Nicaragua is often referred to as the “land of lakes and volcanoes”. With an abundance of both, we’re not surprised.Tom is confident that this series of photos will inspire you to book your next trip to visit Nicaragua!

The fun and colorful building facades of San Juan del Sur. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Joseph Mortimer.

Photo courtesy TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Laguna de Apoyo (or Apoyo Lagoon) is a nature preserve between Masaya and Granada. Who wouldn’t want to watch the sun rise over this gorgeous lake? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Jose L Vilchez.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

When coffee came to Nicaragua in the mid 1800’s, it changed the country forever.

Currently, coffee is a primary source of foreign exports, and it even supports tens of thousands of local farmers. Pictured here is one of many, many coffee plantations in Nicaragua courtesy of Shutterstock.com by mehdi33300.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Granada, like the rest of Nicaragua, is home to some pretty, colorful facades. Looking for a fresh fruit fix? These stands can be found all over the city! Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Kobby Dagan.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Just when you thought Granada was perfect in its bright colors, the dilapidated facades of Granada, beautiful in their ruin, sweep in (during a sunset no-less) to steal your heart. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by iFerol.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Photos courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Photo via TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Photos via TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

Street corn! One of Tom’s favorite dishes in Nicaragua can be found on the streets of any major city in Nicaragua (and in some of the smaller cities!). This street vendor sells her grilled corn in Managua. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Riderfoot.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

You can’t visit Nicaragua without taking home at least one souvenir! These vibrant, hand woven carpets and blankets make the perfect gift (or keepsake!). Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Riderfoot.

Photo courtesy of TomFlies.com client and contributor Taylor Fuller of Travel Colorfully.

A group of tourist and locals alike sit atop a crater on Ometepe Island. With dozens of extinct volcanoes, Nicaragua offers some of the best hikes in the world! Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com by Opachevsky Irina.

While the allure of Nicaragua lies in the lakes, rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and other natural attractions, what will capture your heart is the soul of Nicaragua. The people, the lifestyle, and the colors are at the core of Nicaragua, and are what turns a trip to the island from “a vacation” to an experience and an understanding. Tom has no doubt that your first trip to Nicaragua will inspire a second, and possibly even third!

Have you traveled to Nicaragua and think we missed something? Want more information about planning your next getaway? Leave a comment below with your tips and ideas, and a wanderlust consultant will get in touch with you! #YourWorldBetter

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