Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America sandwiched between Costa Rica and Honduras. Nicaragua is a similar size to Greece.

Nicaragua is a known for its mix of rainforest, spectacular beaches and historic sites such as the colonial city of Granada. However apparently, unlike its neighbours, Nicaragua is comes up short on ancient ruins. It’s also, like Costa Rica a relatively safe, and violence free place to visit.

One thing Nicaragua can boast about is it is home to Central America’s youngest volcano, Cerro Negro. Cerro Negro’s first recorded eruption was in 1850. 

Nicaragua’s biggest export is coffee, and it has developed a reputation for producing high quality coffee beans. Despite its beauty and wonderful coffee, Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America and the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere. As a result many Nicaraguans look to move abroad for work and a Nicaragua is now reliant on emigrants sending money back to family members still living in Nicaragua.