30 days in Nicaragua Itinerary

The lakeside city of Granada has the look and feel of a historically important economic and political center, with grand colonial architecture, a unified look, and many cultural attractions.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Granada: Apoyo (in La Laguna de Apoyo) and Masaya (Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya & Masaya Volcano). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Islets of Granada, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Granada, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and admire the striking features of Guadalupe Church.

To find photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Granada travel route planner.

Beirut, Lebanon to Granada is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Beirut to Granada is minus 8 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to San Juan del Sur.

Set in a crescent-shaped bay, San Juan del Sur has become known as a popular surfing spot and coastal holiday destination for Nicaraguan families and international visitors alike.

San Juan del Sur is known for adventure, beaches, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at San Juan del Sur Beach, stroll through Playa Hermosa, look for all kinds of wild species at La Flor Beach Natural Reserve, and view the masterpieces at The Art Warehouse.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the San Juan del Sur travel planning website.

Getting from Granada to San Juan del Sur by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel to Isla de Ometepe.

Isla de Ometepe may be small in size, but it boasts two large volcanoes that dominate its landscape and influence the local lifestyle.

Isla de Ometepe is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the local landmark of Ojo de Agua, step off the mainland to explore Isla Ometepe, indulge in some personalized pampering at Temazcal Omeyocan, and see the interesting displays at Museo Ometepe.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Isla de Ometepe using our trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from San Juan del Sur to Isla de Ometepe in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Little Corn Island.

The smaller of two islands, Little Corn Island has become more popular than its larger neighbor, with international visitors seeing it as the more authentic, wilder, and more scenic landmass.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Little Corn Island vacation planning app.

Getting from Isla de Ometepe to Little Corn Island by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, daytime highs in Little Corn Island are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Big Corn Island.

The larger of the two islands, Big Corn Island offers a laid-back atmosphere and tropical island scenery.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Anahata Massage & Yoga.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Big Corn Island travel planner.

Explore your travel options from Little Corn Island to Big Corn Island with the Route module. In April, daytime highs in Big Corn Island are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to El Castillo.

On the 20th (Tue), make a trip to Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepción.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the El Castillo online holiday planner.

Fly from Big Corn Island to El Castillo in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to fly to Leon.

A cultured and storied city, Leon attracts guests from all over the world, drawn to the second city's style, thriving intellectual life, and liveliness.

Change things up with these side-trips from Leon: Hervideros de San Jacinto (in San Jacinto) and Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve (in Las Penitas). There's lots more to do: contemplate the geological forces at Cerro Negro Volcano, see the interesting displays at Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas), and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Leon trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from El Castillo to Leon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Leon, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Esteli.

Sitting up in the north central highlands, Esteli enjoys a fairly mild climate throughout the year.

On the 27th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at El Jalacate and then stroll through Reserva Natural Miraflor. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia San Rafael del Norte and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral San Juan.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Esteli attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Leon to Esteli takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Leon in April: high temperatures in Esteli hover around 33°C and lows are around 22°C. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.