Nicaragua Destinations

Leon

The colonial city of Leon was founded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in the year 1524 next to Lake Xolotlan and the active M omotombo volcano. There were important indigenous towns in the area. The city was actually built next to the town known as Imabite but in the year 1610 it was moved to…

Managua

The city of Managua is the capital of Nicaragua and has been the capital of Nicaragua since 1852. With a population estimated in a million inhabitants, it was originally a small indigenous city. On the shores of Lake Managua, the city offers many interesting sites: La Fuente Musical (The Musical Fountain) is a modern innovation…

Granada

The colonial city of Granada was founded by Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in the year 1524. Located 27 miles from Managua it was built next to the Mombacho volcano and the great lake of Nicaragua; the biggest lake in Central America where you can find fresh water sharks. Named after the city of Granada…