Nicaragua
A land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua captures the romantic spirit of travel. Colonial Granada charms with its architecture, while Ometepe Island offers a surreal escape formed by twin peaks rising from a massive freshwater lake. It remains an affordable, adventurous frontier for those willing to look past the headlines.
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Nicaragua is often called 'the next Costa Rica' for its biodiversity, but it retains a rugged, untamed edge that is all its own. It is the most affordable country in the region, allowing travelers to stretch their budget significantly. The crown jewel is Granada, a colorful colonial city sitting on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, where you can take a boat tour through hundreds of tiny islets formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Adventure is baked into the landscape. You can sandboard down the black ash of the Cerro Negro volcano or ferry across the great lake to Ometepe Island, a biosphere reserve formed by two volcanoes rising from the water. The Pacific coast, particularly around San Juan del Sur, offers consistent surf and legendary sunsets.
While politics have kept mass tourism at bay, the people remain incredibly warm and proud of their culture. Nicaragua offers a sense of discovery that is hard to find in a globalized world; it is a place for backpackers, surfers, and poets at heart.
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Carlos
Last month
We had a great time
4 br·8·$354/n·161Granada
Griffin
Last month
Had a great trip down to Nica staying at Phil’s place! Easy to walk to downtown Laguna and nice view of the golf course on hole 5! Can’t wait to come…
1 br·2·$100/n·34Hacienda Iguana
Frank Jesús
Last month
Pasamos una estadía increíble en Playa Popoyo con mi familia. Donna fue una host súper amigable, atenta y siempre pendiente de todo. El lugar tenía de…
4 br·8·$418/n·50Popoyo
Juan
Last month
Un increíble lugar para desconectarte del bullicio de la ciudad, la casa completamente climatizada con aires acondicionados en excelente estado, a men…
2 br·4·$107/n·13Gran Pacifica Resort
Chris
Last month
Amazing place! Walkable to everything in town. Very good communication and recommendations. Also very helpful in setting up transfers. Great AC in bed…
3 br·8·$181/n·54Granada
Claire
Last month
Oh my gosh, we couldn’t recommend this place enough! First and foremost, the hosts were incredibly kind and responsive, helping us book multiple taxis…
2 br·4·$69/n·112Ometepe
Flor De Betania
Last month
Cumplió con las expectativas! Un lugar tranquilo pero cerca de todos los lugares turísticos, súper fácil de llegar y la piscina es un mega plus.…
3 br·7·$52/n·56Ometepe
Noelia
Last month
El es una persona muy amable y flexible, fue agradable, la casa es muy linda, solo hay pequeños detalles que es solo una recomendación constructiva co…
3 br·8·$221/n·76San Juan del Sur
Stefhanny
Last month
fue una maravilla ! nos a encantado y seguramente que volveremos ...la suit es preciosa y muy cómoda , el lugar perfecto para desconectarse de la…
2 br·7·$184/n·57Gran Pacifica Resort
Rachel
Last month
Thank you, we had an enjoyable time at your little house. We recommend adding some type of patio to relax outside as well. Overall very clean and co…
2 br·4·$96/n·24Coffee Highlands (Matagalpa & Jinotega)
Jackie
Last month
Our second time in the house. Can’t say enough about how amazing it is.
3 br·6·$650/n·27Tola
Greybin
Last month
Great place, highly recommended.
3 br·8·$310/n·67Hacienda Iguana
Jorge
Last month
muy cómodo lugar
2 br·6·$147/n·30Hacienda Iguana
Gilly
Last month
The stay in the kingfisher house was amazing Hanna was a great host and super responsive took very good care of us and helped us while there were…
2 br·6·$105/n·18Ometepe
Mathias
Last month
Nous avons tellement adoré notre séjour que nous avons décidé de rester une journée de plus! L’endroit est propre, les instructions pour se rendre éta…
2 br·6·$181/n·33San Juan del Sur
Jack
Last month
One of the best Airbnbs we have ever stayed in! Incredibly tranquil and serene place tucked away but close to Balgue. Breakfast was great and the staf…
2 br·6·$90/n·129Ometepe
Kacey
Last month
Miki was such a wonderful and helpful host. We enjoyed the house and loved hanging out by the pool. Walkable distance to the beach. Miki was very help…
3 br·6·$243/n·77Hacienda Iguana
Miles
Last month
Gordon was a great host and very helpful and easy to deal with. The house was everything I hoped for
2 br·5·$149/n·69San Juan del Sur
Zach
Last month
Good
2 br·5·$66/n·31Ometepe
Maday
Last month
Una casa muy hermosa muy limpia ami y ami familia nos encantó volveríamos
3 br·7·$140/n·43Gran Pacifica Resort
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
1 night booked in August
$213/n
·29Ometepe
1 night booked in June
$43/n
·91Ometepe
1 night booked in June
$145/n
·40Granada
4 nights booked in June
$172/n
·146San Juan del Sur
1 night booked in August
$195/n
·12Hacienda Iguana
6 nights booked in September
$357/n
·65Granada
3 nights booked in June
$97/n
·117Granada
1 night booked in June
$30/n
·198Ometepe
3 nights booked in June
$96/n
·121Ometepe
2 nights booked in November
$310/n
·105Granada
1 night booked in July
$320/n
·167Granada
7 nights booked in November
$418/n
·50Popoyo
3 nights booked in June
$232/n
·103San Juan del Sur
1 night booked in August
$205/n
·98San Juan del Sur
4 nights booked in July
$298/n
·145San Juan del Sur
11 nights booked in June
$111/n
·88Ometepe
1 night booked in June
$288/n
·75San Juan del Sur
3 nights booked in June
$217/n
·4Hacienda Iguana
6 nights booked in August
$900/n
·11Rivas
3 nights booked in June
$606/n
·71Hacienda Iguana
8 destinations to explore
Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone
282 rentals
4.8
A world-class surf destination on Nicaragua's Emerald Coast featuring consistent offshore winds, diverse accommodation ranging from luxury gated communities to bohemian.
Hacienda Iguana
173 rentals
4.9
Hacienda Iguana is a gated community with a golf course on Nicaragua's Pacific coast.
Ometepe
97 rentals
4.8
A volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua known for its twin peaks, wildlife, waterfalls, and peaceful rural charm—ideal for nature lovers, hikers, and relaxed off-grid escapes.
San Juan del Sur
75 rentals
4.8
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua’s most popular beach town, known for its surf beaches, sunsets, lively atmosphere, and easy access to coves and bays north and south.
Granada
58 rentals
4.8
Granada is a historic colonial city on Lake Nicaragua, known for its colorful architecture, vibrant culture, and easy access to volcanoes and islands.
Rancho Santana
44 rentals
4.8
Rancho Santana is a luxury coastal community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast with five beaches, surf, villas, and full resort amenities for families, couples, and groups.
Coffee Highlands (Matagalpa & Jinotega)
10 rentals
5.0
The northern highlands around Matagalpa and Jinotega form Nicaragua’s coffee heartland, where misty mountains and fertile volcanic soils produce some of Central America’s finest Arabica beans.
Tobacco Valley (Estelí & Jalapa)
3 rentals
4.9
Northern Nicaragua’s sunlit valleys around Estelí, Condega, Ocotal, and Jalapa produce some of the world’s finest cigar tobacco, supplying the premium cigar industry with rich filler, aromatic binder, and prized wrapper leaves.