31 days in Nicaragua Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Nicaragua trip itinerary planner
Start: Istanbul
Fly to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, Drive to Matagalpa
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Matagalpa
— 4 nights
Drive
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Esteli
— 2 nights
Drive
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Leon
— 7 nights
Bus
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Isla de Ometepe
— 4 nights
Ferry to San Jorge, Bus to San Juan del Sur
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San Juan del Sur
— 4 nights
Drive
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Granada
— 5 nights
Drive
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Masaya
— 3 nights
Drive to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, Fly to Istanbul
End: Istanbul
Wed, Mar 15 - Fri, Apr 14
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Matagalpa — 4 nights
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Pearl of the North
Change things up with these side-trips from Matagalpa: Jinotega (Cerro De La Cruz, Iglesia San Rafael del Norte, &more). And it doesn't end there: deepen your understanding at Escuela de Espanol Colibri, don't miss a visit to Catedral, admire the sheer force of Cascada Santa Emilia, and experience rural life at Selva Negra Farm Tour.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Matagalpa trip planner.
Istanbul, Turkey to Matagalpa is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Istanbul in March: highs in Matagalpa hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can take a bus to Esteli.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Matagalpa trip planner.
Istanbul, Turkey to Matagalpa is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Istanbul in March: highs in Matagalpa hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can take a bus to Esteli.
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Esteli — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): hike along El Jalacate and then look for gifts at Artesanías La Esquina - Handmade crafts. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of Museo de Historia y Arqueologia Alejandro Davila Bolanos, admire the sheer force of Esteli Waterfall, and then stroll through Reserva Natural Miraflor.
To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Esteli day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Matagalpa to Esteli takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Leon.
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To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Esteli day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Matagalpa to Esteli takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Leon.
Find places to stay Mar 19 — 21:
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Leon — 7 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Hervideros de San Jacinto (in San Jacinto) and Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve (in Las Penitas). There's still lots to do: get impressive views of Cerro Negro Volcano, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas), take in the spiritual surroundings of Calvary Church - Sweet Name of Jesus, and steep yourself in history at Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Subtiava.
For photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Leon travel route website.
Traveling by car from Esteli to Leon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Esteli in March, expect Leon to be a bit warmer, temps between 41°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the bus to Isla de Ometepe.
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For photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Leon travel route website.
Traveling by car from Esteli to Leon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Esteli in March, expect Leon to be a bit warmer, temps between 41°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the bus to Isla de Ometepe.
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Isla de Ometepe — 4 nights
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, tour the pleasant surroundings at Punta Jesus Maria, take in the dramatic scenery at Cascada de San Ramon, and examine the collection at Museo Ometepe.
To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Isla de Ometepe online trip planner.
You can take a bus from Leon to Isla de Ometepe in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to San Juan del Sur.
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To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Isla de Ometepe online trip planner.
You can take a bus from Leon to Isla de Ometepe in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to San Juan del Sur.
Find places to stay Mar 28 — Apr 1:
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San Juan del Sur — 4 nights
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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, soothe aching muscles at Pranamaya Yoga & Thai Massage Studio Playa Maderas, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and make a trip to Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia.
To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read San Juan del Sur online road trip planner.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Isla de Ometepe to San Juan del Sur in 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in San Juan del Sur can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Granada.
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To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read San Juan del Sur online road trip planner.
You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Isla de Ometepe to San Juan del Sur in 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in San Juan del Sur can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Granada.
Find places to stay Apr 1 — 5:
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Granada — 5 nights
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La Gran Sultana
Granada is known for nature, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Islets of Granada, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de La Merced, admire the landmark architecture of Guadalupe Church, and see the interesting displays at ChocoMuseo Granada.
To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Granada travel route planner.
Getting from San Juan del Sur to Granada by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Masaya.
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To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Granada travel route planner.
Getting from San Juan del Sur to Granada by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Masaya.
Find places to stay Apr 5 — 10:
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Masaya — 3 nights
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Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore
Venture out of the city with trips to Hervideros de San Jacinto (in Diriamba) and Montibelli Private National Reserve (in Ticuantepe). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Apoyo, stop by Masaya Crafts Market, get great views at Mirador de Catarina, and contemplate the geological forces at Masaya Volcano.
To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Masaya online attractions planner.
Masaya is very close to Granada. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Masaya online attractions planner.
Masaya is very close to Granada. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
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