Adventure Holidays In Nicaragua

The largest country in Central America , Nicaragua has three distinct geographical regions: the Pacific Lowlands, the North-Central Mountains and the Mosquito Coast . The Pacific Lowlands are in the west of the country, and consist of a broad, hot, fertile plain which supports most of Nicaragua 's population. The capital, Managua , and the two main provincial cities, Leon and Granada all lie in this region. Punctuating this plain are several large volcanoes, many of which are active. The North-Central mountains is an upland region away from the Pacific coast.

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN NICARAGUA

Adventures are plentiful as protected areas represent 18 per cent of Nicaragua ’s land including the largest pristine rainforest north of Brazil , and volcanoes both dormant and active. What makes Nicaragua land most distinct is its dramatic geography marked by lakes and volcanoes. The thorny spine of volcanoes that run from Nicaragua 's northwestern-most point to the dual-volcano island of Ometepe in the great lake of Nicaragua includes countless beautiful cones, 14 of which are filled with crystal clear crater lakes and 7 of which are active. Nicaragua numerous lakes and rivers include Central America 's biggest Lake Nicaragua , which is punctuated by more than 500 volcanic islands that support unique wildlife and hide ancient indigenous relics.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN NICARAGUA

Best spots for water sports

Surfing is popular at Poneloya beach and at Playa Popoyo. For divers and snorkelers, Big and Little Corn Island offers coral reefs just minutes off shore and visibility of up to 100 metres.

Best spots for hiking & trekking

The Selva Negra near Matagalpa is popular, as are the islands in Lago de Nicaragua. Volcanoes of interest to trekkers are Volcan Masaya, Madera and Concepcion .