After successfully negotiating the border crossing from Costa Rica, our 3 week journey through Central America continued to Nicaragua, beginning with Ometepe Island and its twin volcanic peaks rising from Lake Nicaragua.

After 2 nights exploring the island, including a walk to see the petroglyphs, we returned to the main land by what can only be described as a disco boat! It did get the foot tapping for the road journey to Granada, where colonial buildings and churches awaited..

The next day we visited the Masaya National Park, including the visitors centre for the Masaya volcano (memorable display as captured in the photo below!)and after our visit we returned to the town to visit the market.

After leaving Granada we continued to our next stop: the city of Leon, full of more colonial buildings, art and connections to Nicaragua’s revolutionary history. We were lucky enough to be in the city during a cultural festival – which filled the central square with music and dance.

In total we spent 5 nights in Nicaragua and were pleasantly surprised! What a fascinating place!

Onward to El Salvador….

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