Quick Summary:

  • One of the best things about visiting beaches in Nicaragua is that this country is a growing tourist destination but still remains relatively unknown to the masses.
  • This means that even on the warmest, sunniest days of the year, you can find huge stretches of Nicaraguan sand all for yourself, able to listen to the sound of the waves and feel totally at peace, rather than being crowded out by the noise and movement of hundreds of other beach-goers.
  • If you’re looking for the best beaches in Nicaragua, read on to learn all about them.


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1. San Juan Del Sur ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

San Juan Del Sur | Beaches in Nicaragua
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2. Playa Majagual ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Playa Majagual | Beaches in Nicaragua
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3. The Corn Islands

Romantic Islands
The Corn Islands | Beaches in Nicaragua
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4. Playa Marsella

Playa Marsella | Beaches in Nicaragua
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5. Laguna de Perlas

Laguna de Perlas | Beaches in Nicaragua
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