Nicaragua
With a tropical disposition and refreshing authenticity, Nicaragua’s a real charmer. No matter whether you’re standing in Granada, Popoyo, Ometepe, or San Juan del Sur, what you’re sure to experience is a level of hospitality and open-heartedness that will win you over almost instantly. This is a country that smiles back at you, offers you a lift, and extends a handful of mamoncillo to you on the chicken bus. It’s a place that makes you feel part of it just because you’re present. Come for the waves and warmth, in both place and people, but stay for the way this Central American charmer makes you feel. There’s truly no other place like it.
Follow in my Foot Tracks
Each of these posts includes all of the restaurants, hotels, hostels, and things to do I experienced and would recommend to whoever follows in my foot tracks through Nicaragua.
This Nicaraguan lake island caught in another time showed me that paradise isn’t lost and that magic is real. Here are a few foot tracks to follow, including restaurants, hotels, and things to do, when you’re inevitably lured to Ometepe’s mythical shores.
Popoyo is full of subtle and not-so-subtle charms and a place that pulls you into its alternate universe quite quickly. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting this Nicaraguan surf town.
Rough around the edges but full of character and charm, Granada’s a soft landing on any Nicaragua adventure. Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore when in Granada's grasp.
Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua is the landing pad for anyone flying into Nicaragua. Unlike most, I decided to spend a few nights peeking under its under-touristed folds. Here's where I ate, slept, and explored in this surprisingly sleepy big city.
Will it be Playa Guasacate or Playa Popoyo? Hostel or hotel? Find your perfect Popoyo perch with this roundup of the best places to stay in Popoyo - featuring spots for all budgets.
SUYO Cabañas just might be the best value beachfront hotel on Popoyo’s sands. For $35 a night, move into a private cabaña right on the beach, complete with a hammock, full kitchen, and ocean views.
The Travelogue
Catch up on my Nicaragua travelogue, the longer form telling of my journey told as it was it was happening.
10 countries. 40+ cities. 1 year. Whittling it down to just 10 of the best places I traveled in 2023? Not easy.
Time to catch you up on the adventure that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and without a second to spare to send you my usual travelogue updates.
El Transito is a no-frills surf stopover where the main attraction is the waves. Here’s a guide to all the best bites, stays, and things to do in the unassuming Nicaraguan surf town of El Transito.