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
Carter
This week
This place was a great place to stay! It has a great yard, nice lanai, and open concept kitchen and family room. Close to everything with the 2 bikes…
2 br·4·$139/n·13Hacienda Iguana
Titán
This week
Siempre es bueno volver!
2 br·5·$146/n·99Hacienda Iguana
Yahoska Alejandra
This week
La Casa de Katie y Alex estuvo muy bien, mi familia y yo preferiblemente nos gusta la playa y la tranquilidad, así que lo disfrutamos mucho, el acceso…
2 br·4·$127/n·56San Juan del Sur
Mario
This week
El lugar es bellísima.
2 br·5·$158/n·134Hacienda Iguana
Marixell
Last week
What a hidden gem! Plan to stay here any chance I go back to Granada! 💙🤍🇳🇮
3 br·6·$324/n·177Granada
Tyler
Last week
Garret and Julia were great hosts and very accommodating. The place is an awesome escape to the beach. Walking and biking distance, easy access to gre…
3 br·6·$326/n·17Hacienda Iguana
Randall
Last week
Great view and very nice place to stay in San Juan Del Sur. Be ready to go a bit uphill. Thank you for hosting us Rob.
3 br·9·$206/n·150San Juan del Sur
Julissa
Last week
Amazing villa A-13. We have travelled all over the world and this is one of our top 3 stays. Gorgeous ocean view, beautiful pool, beds comfortabl…
2 br·4·$182/n·33Hacienda Iguana
Natasha
Last week
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Tropical. The house was beautiful and the host was very responsive. We felt secure since the house is in gated community.…
4 br·8·$448/n·15Granada
Massiel
Last week
La casa está ubicada en un excelente lugar. Me encantó porque el entorno transmite mucha tranquilidad y es perfecto para relajarse. Además, la casa es…
2 br·4·$189/n·8Hacienda Iguana
Evita
Last week
We had an amazing time staying at La isla Bonita. Lesbia and Wilber were very accommodating and answered any questions we had. They also have a moto a…
1 br·2·$43/n·96Ometepe
Llanalids Gabriela
Last week
Quedarnos en el apartamento de Phil fue una gran elección, tiene todo para que tu estadía sea cómoda y agradable. Definitivamente volveremos.
1 br·2·$99/n·45Hacienda Iguana
Lotte
Last week
Wir hatten einen super tollen Aufenthalt und Che war super großzügig und hilfsbereit! Große Weiterempfehlung!
1 br·2·$45/n·39Ometepe
Cesar
Last week
Todo excelente, no hay quejas ni sugerencias... volvería
2 br·6·$88/n·73San Juan del Sur
Mary
Last week
Rosi was amazing. The home was very nice. Even if an issue was encountered she handled it immediately. Thank you for trusting us with your home. It wa…
2 br·4·$177/n·47San Juan del Sur
Melvin
Last week
Una vista preciosa de toda la playa de San Juan.
2 br·6·$162/n·30San Juan del Sur
Holly
Last week
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The property is stunning—it truly felt like staying in the middle of a botanical garden. The hosts were incredibly…
2 br·6·$86/n·221Ometepe
India
Last week
From the moment we set foot on the property, it was like a peaceful, majestic slice of paradise! What a perfect place to disconnect from a fast-paced…
2 br·5·$113/n·90Ometepe
Zach
Last week
Very cozy house with a private pool
3 br·6·$300/n·37Hacienda Iguana
Bernardita
Last week
Es segunda vez que nos quedamos en esta casa y nos encanta, es muy cómoda, linda, al lado de playa colorado, todo impecable y Mario siempre responde m…
2 br·4·$217/n·67Hacienda Iguana
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
5 nights booked in November
$446/n
·38Granada
4 nights booked in September
$213/n
·30Ometepe
2 nights booked in July
$141/n
·47Granada
4 nights booked in July
$355/n
·164Granada
10 nights booked in July
$250/n
·131Hacienda Iguana
6 nights booked in August
$365/n
·28San Juan del Sur
8 nights booked in November
$97/n
·125Granada
4 nights booked in August
$54/n
·36Ometepe
4 nights booked in December
$324/n
·177Granada
3 nights booked in August
$96/n
·124Ometepe
8 nights booked in December
$269/n
·69Granada
5 nights booked in November
$472/n
·115Granada
5 nights booked in August
$600/n
·29Tola
4 nights booked in November
$153/n
·151San Juan del Sur
3 nights booked in December
$111/n
·296San Juan del Sur
4 nights booked in September
$514/n
·14Hacienda Iguana
4 nights booked in September
$232/n
·105San Juan del Sur
4 nights booked in August
$321/n
·150San Juan del Sur
3 nights booked in July
$85/n
·129Ometepe
6 nights booked in August
$163/n
·135Ometepe
8 destinations to explore
Granada
74 rentals
4.9
Granada is a historic colonial city on Lake Nicaragua, known for its colorful architecture, vibrant culture, and easy access to volcanoes and islands.
Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone
255 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
153 rentals
4.9
Hacienda Iguana is a gated community with a golf course on Nicaragua's Pacific coast.
Ometepe
93 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
67 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.
Rancho Santana
42 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)
8 rentals
4.9
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.