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Reasons to Visit Nicaragua

  • Arts and crafts

    Wonderful, colourful local arts and crafts can be found throughout Nicaragua, but if you have a particular interest then exploring the traditional Chorotega villages that surround the Masaya Volcano, which are well know for their talented craftsmen, is a must. San Juan de Oriente in particular has gained international recognition for its elegant ceramic earthenware.

    Arts and crafts

  • Coffee

    Nicaraguan coffee is simply delicious! The country boasts some of the best coffee in the world and ranks in the top ten in gourmet coffee production, with over 30,000 different coffee farms. It was introduced in the mid nineteenth century and has since thrived, becoming one of Nicaragua’s principal exports along with sesame, tobacco and palm oil.

    Coffee

  • Colonial history

    With beautiful cities, like Leon and Granada, and their bright colourful buildings offering a spectacular insight into the Spanish colonial era, Nicaragua is a wonderful destination for history-lovers or those in search of a unique cultural experience.

    Colonial history

  • Off the beaten track

    Nicaragua is a wonderful country for those looking to get off the beaten track. It is much less visited than neighbouring Costa Rica and the infrastructure in the core regions surprisingly good. This is Central America at its most authentic and unspoilt, and for those looking for something a little different, the history, the people, the rum, the volcanic landscapes and the music will fascinate!

    Off the beaten track

  • San Juan del Sur

    Kick back in a beach hammock in San Juan del Sur, just a two hour drive from Granada. Set on a pretty horse-shoe shaped bay, this sleepy fishing village hasn't lost any of its charm and the restaurants serve excellent seafood.

    San Juan del Sur

  • Volcanoes

    Nicaragua’s volcanoes provide a stunning and distinctive landscape, and all of them are fascinating to explore. Many of the surrounding towns and villages have been destroyed by eruptions over the centuries and several (in particular the Masaya volcano) remains active, spewing gas and ash into the air. Others, such as the Maderas volcano, cradle spectacular crater lakes, are havens for wildlife and provide excellent hiking opportunities.

    Volcanoes

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Things to Do in Nicaragua: Juan Venado Island Excursion

Travel by boat to the important ecological sanctuary of Isla Juan Venado, where you will witness a huge variety of wildlife, including crocodiles, caiman, water birds and iguanas, among beautiful natural surroundings.

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Juan Venado Island Excursion

León & Northern Nicaragua, Nicaragua
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Wildlife & Nature

Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve is an important protected area in Nicaragua. It forms part of the country's national park system and is well-known as a vital coastal wetland region.

The stunning Juan Venado Island is situated just one hour away from Leon. Upon arrival at Las Peñitas beach, your guide will take you aboard your private motor boat for a two hour boat ride. Considered a barrier island, Juan Venado measures just 22 km in length, with a width of just 0.5 km and total size of three hectares.

Separating the coast from the island is an ecologically important mangrove forest or swamp. This biological zone provides the ideal home for an abundance of animal life, particularly marine creatures. The Pacific-facing edge of Juan Venado possesses a fine estuary and is a vital nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles (from May to November).

The estuary of Isla Juan Venado is home to a huge diversity of fauna, including water birds, caiman, crocodiles, iguanas and crustaceans.

There are no people living on the island, so you are guaranteed complete peace and tranquility in beautiful natural surroundings.

A good mosquito repellent is recommended during your time on the island.

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