Great beaches, both dormant and active volcanoes and stunning wilderness and wildlife. It’s becoming the new hot spot for volunteers and travelers alike. Nicaragua is known for its dramatic terrain of lakes, volcanoes, and beaches. Adventure awaits, from zip-lining in the cloud forest with the monkeys and sloths,
to sand boarding down Cerro Negro volcano or surfing in San Juan del Sur, there’s much to do.

“Emerging from a long and turbulent history, Nicaragua is set to become the next big thing.

– Lonely Planet

Aside from the wonderful environment and the warmth of the people, we have great partners in Nicaragua. We’ve been working with 2 different communities. Thomas Borges community, originally a squatter’s community, where homes are mostly made of found materials and tin sheets. Educating the community is key. We also work with the rural community of Granadilla. The community formed a cooperative, which is well structured and hard working. They recently started to work in the field of tourism as a way for strengthening local and sustainable development. We are addressing the needs of the local women in the cooperative to boost their salary, ultimately helping their families and the community.

Nicaragua Fast Facts

Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
Location: Central America, bordering Costa Rica and Honduras, set between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
Capital: Managua
Population: 6.8 million
Currency: Nicarguan Cordoba (NIO)
Languages: Spanish

Climate: A general subtropical climate with 2 seasons: the rainy season and
the dry season. There are three temperature zones in Nicaragua. In the lowlands on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, temperatures range between 72° F at night and 86° F during the day. Temperature can reach 100° in May. The central part of the country averages 80 F and in the mountains in the north, temperatures range from 60- 80F.