Nicaragua Day Trip

Leave Costa Rica behind and spend a day in Nicaragua: explore the historic town of Granada and discover the volcanic landscapes of Masaya National Park.

Nicaragua Day Trip from Guanacaste

On the day of your excursion, you'll be picked up from your hotel in the morning and depart from Guanacaste towards the north. After reaching the border, you'll enter Nicaragua.

The first stop will be Lake Nicaragua, where you'll take a boat ride to view the Nicaraguan islets, visiting one for typical Nicaraguan cuisine.

Your next stop is Granada, where you'll have a guided tour of the historic center of Nicaragua's oldest city on the shores of Lake Cocibolca. Discover its colonial past and indigenous heritage while admiring its landmarks.

As you stroll through Granada, you’ll visit the Cathedral, a significant colonial-style monument. You'll learn about the architectural styles that have earned the city the nickname "La Gran Sultana".

After leaving Granada, you'll visit Masaya Volcano National Park. Hike between the craters of the San Fernando and San Juan Volcanoes for views of the surrounding hills.

Before concluding the tour, there will be a stop at the Masaya Handicraft Market for souvenirs and a pass by the Catarina Volcano viewpoint.

Your return to the border with Costa Rica and transfer back to your hotel in Guanacaste will occur 14 hours after departure.

Hotel pickup

When reserving, select your pickup location in Guanacaste. The pickup time varies by area:

Zone 1: pickup between 4:40 and 5 am at hotels from Peninsula Papagayo to Playa Mansita.Zone 2: pickup at 7 am at hotels in Bahia de Salinas.