31 days in Nicaragua Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Nicaragua trip planner
Start: Miami
Fly to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, Drive to Matagalpa
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Matagalpa
— 4 nights
Bus to Managua, Fly to Puerto Cabezas
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Puerto Cabezas
— 2 nights
Fly
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Granada
— 5 nights
Fly
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El Castillo
— 3 nights
Fly
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Little Corn Island
— 2 nights
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San Juan del Sur
— 4 nights
Bus to San Jorge, Ferry to Isla de Ometepe
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Isla de Ometepe
— 5 nights
Bus
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Leon
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Miami
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Matagalpa — 4 nights
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Pearl of the North
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Iglesia San Rafael del Norte and Cerro De La Cruz. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Cerro Apante, see the interesting displays at Casa museo comandante Carlos fonseca, admire the sheer force of La Cascada de la Luna, and don't miss a visit to Catedral.
To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Matagalpa trip itinerary maker app.
Miami, USA to Matagalpa is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Miami to Matagalpa due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Miami in October, with highs in Matagalpa at 79°F and lows at 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Puerto Cabezas.
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Miami, USA to Matagalpa is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Miami to Matagalpa due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Miami in October, with highs in Matagalpa at 79°F and lows at 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Puerto Cabezas.
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Puerto Cabezas — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): gain insight with Adventurenica and then explore the activities along Bocanita Beach.
To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Puerto Cabezas trip planner.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Matagalpa to Puerto Cabezas in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Matagalpa in October, with highs in Puerto Cabezas at 86°F and lows at 76°F. You'll set off for Granada on the 7th (Fri).
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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Matagalpa to Puerto Cabezas in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Matagalpa in October, with highs in Puerto Cabezas at 86°F and lows at 76°F. You'll set off for Granada on the 7th (Fri).
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Granada — 5 nights
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La Gran Sultana
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Guadalupe Church and Soy Nica. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Granada: Mirador de Catarina (in Catarina) and Masaya (Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya & Masaya Volcano). There's still lots to do: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, examine the collection at Mi Museo, steep yourself in history at Old Railway Station, and appreciate the history behind monument of Cordoba.
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Traveling by flight from Puerto Cabezas to Granada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to El Castillo.
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Traveling by flight from Puerto Cabezas to Granada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to El Castillo.
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El Castillo — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepción and Reserva Biologica Indio Maiz. Go for a jaunt from El Castillo to San Carlos to see San Carlos Sport Fishing about 1h 20 min away.
For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our El Castillo road trip planner.
Getting from Granada to El Castillo by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Little Corn Island.
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For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our El Castillo road trip planner.
Getting from Granada to El Castillo by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Little Corn Island.
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Little Corn Island — 2 nights
On the 16th (Sun), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.
To find more things to do and more tourist information, you can read our Little Corn Island tour planning site.
Traveling by flight from El Castillo to Little Corn Island takes 6 hours. In October, daytime highs in Little Corn Island are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. You will leave for San Juan del Sur on the 17th (Mon).
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Traveling by flight from El Castillo to Little Corn Island takes 6 hours. In October, daytime highs in Little Corn Island are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. You will leave for San Juan del Sur on the 17th (Mon).
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San Juan del Sur — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Extreme Nicaraguan Adventures and Playa Hermosa. Explore San Juan del Sur's surroundings by going to Popoyo Beach (in Popoyo), Hacienda Iguana Golf (in Tola) and Museo de Antropologia e Historia (in Rivas). There's much more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, tour the pleasant surroundings at Marsella Valley Nature Center, view the masterpieces at The Art Warehouse, and kick back and relax at La Flor Beach Natural Reserve.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Juan del Sur trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Little Corn Island to San Juan del Sur in 2.5 hours. In October in San Juan del Sur, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Isla de Ometepe.
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To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Juan del Sur trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Little Corn Island to San Juan del Sur in 2.5 hours. In October in San Juan del Sur, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Isla de Ometepe.
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Isla de Ometepe — 5 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Chico Largo Adventure and Rio Istian. Spend the 22nd (Sat) wandering through the wild on Dinarte's Rental. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at El Ceibo Museums, wander the streets of Los Ramos, take in the dramatic scenery at Cascada de San Ramon, and admire the natural beauty at Parque Central.
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Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from San Juan del Sur to Isla de Ometepe takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to Leon.
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Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from San Juan del Sur to Isla de Ometepe takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to Leon.
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Leon — 5 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Telica Volcano and Flor de Cana Tour. Get out of town with these interesting Leon side-trips: Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve (in Las Penitas) and Hervideros de San Jacinto (in San Jacinto). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Museo Ruben Dario, learn more about the world around you at Museo Entomologico de Leon, don't miss a visit to Mercado Central, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church The Recollection.
For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Leon online road trip planner.
Getting from Isla de Ometepe to Leon by bus takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Leon can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Leon online road trip planner.
Getting from Isla de Ometepe to Leon by bus takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Leon can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can fly back home.
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