15 days in Nicaragua Itinerary
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Start: Istanbul
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Managua
— 2 nights
Drive
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Masaya
— 2 nights
Drive
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Granada
— 2 nights
Drive
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San Juan del Sur
— 2 nights
Bus to San Jorge, Ferry to Isla de Ometepe
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Isla de Ometepe
— 2 nights
Bus
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Leon
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Istanbul
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Managua — 2 nights
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Bride of Xolotlan
On the 3rd (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at Dive Nicaragua, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santiago of Managua Cathedral, then examine the collection at Traces Archaeological Museum Acahualinca, and finally don't miss a visit to Mezquita De Managua. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Montibelli Private National Reserve, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve, and then make a trip to Puerto Salvador Allende.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Managua driving holiday planning tool.
Istanbul, Turkey to Managua is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Istanbul to Managua, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can go by car to Masaya.
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Istanbul, Turkey to Managua is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Istanbul to Managua, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can go by car to Masaya.
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Masaya — 2 nights
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Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore
Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): take in the natural beauty of Hervideros de San Jacinto, then kick back and relax at Playa La Boquita, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago. Keep things going the next day: learn more about the world around you at Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya, then look for gifts at Masaya Crafts Market, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Volcano Divers Nicaragua.
For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Masaya trip planner.
You can drive from Managua to Masaya in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Granada.
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For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Masaya trip planner.
You can drive from Managua to Masaya in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Granada.
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Granada — 2 nights
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La Gran Sultana
On the 7th (Thu), step off the mainland to explore Islets of Granada, make a trip to Parque Xalteva, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Xalteva, view the masterpieces at Galeria Mi Camara Mi Mundo, then pause for some serene contemplation at La Capilla Maria Auxiliadora, and finally stroll the grounds of Cementerio De Granada. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de La Merced, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Granada, then examine the collection at Mi Museo, and finally examine the collection at ChocoMuseo Granada.
To find more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Granada trip itinerary planning tool.
Granada is just a short distance from Masaya. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to San Juan del Sur.
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Granada is just a short distance from Masaya. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to San Juan del Sur.
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San Juan del Sur — 2 nights
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On the 9th (Sat), soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, then kick back and relax at Playa Remanso, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at San Juan del Sur Beach. On your second day here, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then take in the exciting artwork at The Art Warehouse.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the San Juan del Sur tour itinerary builder.
Drive from Granada to San Juan del Sur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in San Juan del Sur are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Isla de Ometepe.
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Drive from Granada to San Juan del Sur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in San Juan del Sur are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Isla de Ometepe.
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Isla de Ometepe — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): get a dose of the wild on Dinarte's Rental. On the next day, see the interesting displays at El Ceibo Museums and then enjoy the sand and surf at Punta Jesus Maria.
For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Isla de Ometepe day trip planner.
Do a combination of bus and ferry from San Juan del Sur to Isla de Ometepe in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can take a bus to Leon.
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Do a combination of bus and ferry from San Juan del Sur to Isla de Ometepe in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can take a bus to Leon.
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Leon — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church The Recollection, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Calvary Church - Sweet Name of Jesus. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian, then learn more about the world around you at Chorotega-Nicarao Museum, and then look for gifts at Artesania de Leon.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Leon online tour itinerary maker.
Take a bus from Isla de Ometepe to Leon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Leon, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Take a bus from Isla de Ometepe to Leon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Leon, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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