General Information:
Nicaragua is located in the very heart of America. It is the perfect destination for all those who are looking for something truly different and natural.
Bordered by Costa Rica on the South and Honduras on the North, Nicaragua is the largest Central American republic. The vast Pacific Ocean forms her western border, the balmy Caribbean Sea the east. Is is a warm and friendly land of lakes and mountains; rivers and volcanoes, sea and sun. The country is divided into three geographic regions: the Pacific Lowlands on the west, the mountainous Central Region and the Atlantic Lowlands on the east.
There will be always a enough reasons to return to Nicaragua.
Two seas, lots of volcanoes, huge lakes, magic lagoons, fabulous rivers, hundreds of species of wildlife, rainforest, old colonial towns, archaeological treasures, natural wonders, birthplace of famous people, joyful music, amazing cultural manifestations, lively nights, great gastronomy and a long list of other reasons in addition to the warmth of its people will make anyone who visits fall in love with Nicaragua.
Population:
The country is multi-ethnic with no official religion. Nicaragua's population is very young, 60 percent is under 17 years of age. Mestizos of mixed Indian and Spanish blood make up the majority of the population and they are the originators of Nicargua's colorful folklore, music and much of its religious tradition.
Climate:
Nicaragua has a predominantly tropical climate, alternating between two seasons: rainy and dry (winter and summer). This is the result of its geographic location between 11 and 15 degrees latitude north and the humidity from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans which give it a fairly stable season.
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