Isla Ometepe is the largest island in Lago Colcibolca. It includes a large natural biosphere and two volcanoes. The island is in the Rivas department of southwestern Nicaragua. It measures at 31 kilometers (19 miles) long and between 5-10 kilometers (3.1-6.2 miles) wide. The two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, provide an hourglass or peanut shape […]
Granada is Nicaragua’s 6th largest city and 9th most populous, with a rich cultural heritage. As of 2021, it is home to 104,980 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Department of the same name. Established and renamed in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Córdoba to the name it holds today. Named after Granada, Spain, […]
León Viejo is the site of the ruins to the original city of León. I’ll be covering everything you need to know about visiting this site with my complete guide. The archeological site is accessible from León via a short-day trip. In 2011, UNESCO designated León Viejo as Nicaragua’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The […]
Volcano boarding is a once in a lifetime activity in Léon, Nicaragua. I’ll cover everything you need to know in this complete guide. Read through my in-depth article about the city of Léon. I cover where to stay and everything there is to do in the beautiful city. Volcano boarding is a wonderful experience for […]
In 2011 UNESCO declared the Léon Cathedral as Nicaragua’s newest UNESCO Site. The construction of the current building began in 1747. It continued for close to 100 years, finishing in 1819. Pope Pius IX consecrated the building in 1860. The proper name is the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Léon. In Spanish the […]
Léon is a major city surrounded by a volcanic landscape. The Pacific Ocean is 18 kilometers (11.2 miles) to the east. Located in northwest Nicaragua, it is the capital of the department of the same name, Léon. Situated in the coastal lowlands, there are volcanoes surrounding it with the hills of the central highlands to […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!
