Adventurous travelers are beginning to discover Latin America's hidden gem, Nicaragua. Explore Nicaragua's volcanoes, lakes, beaches and colonial cities on our visit.   Climb Cerro Negro Volcano and if you dare, slide down its ashy lava slopes on a Sandboard.   Visit the colonial city of León, which boasts the largest cathedral in Central America.   Take in Nicaragua's many stunning vistas with a trip to the Catarina lookout and take in the countries rich biodiversity on a nature walk through the Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve.   Find the best of Central America's handicrafts on a visit to the pottery-making village of San Juan del Oriente.   Enjoy the colonial town of Granada strolling through its Parque Central with the locals.   Kayak or take a motorized boat through Lake Nicaragua's isletas, idyllic small islands rich in flora and fauna.   Finish your journey with two relaxing days at the beach in San Juan del Sur, staying at one of Nicaragua's most stunning Pacific Coast resorts.  From the heights of its many volcanoes to the shores of its stunning lakes and beaches, you won't want to miss this opportunity to be the first on your block to discover the many charms of Nicaragua and the genuine hospitality and earnestness of the Nicaraguan people.

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