{"id":6306,"date":"2023-02-20T18:35:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T18:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/?p=6306"},"modified":"2023-02-21T20:27:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T20:27:23","slug":"nicaragua-vs-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/nicaragua-vs-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75.089392133492%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:74.925074925075%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:72.815533980583%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:74.9609375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:60.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:66.430469441984%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:66.254416961131%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:75.0390625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-22::before{padding-top:65.160729800174%; }img#mv-trellis-img-22{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-23::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-23{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-24::before{padding-top:73.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-24{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-25::before{padding-top:68.645833333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-25{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-26::before{padding-top:75.075075075075%; }img#mv-trellis-img-26{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/strong>: Two countres in Central and South America and known for <strong>their natural beauty<\/strong>, vibrant cultures and unique histories. Both countries have much to <strong>offer travelers interested in exploring the region<\/strong>, whether you&rsquo;re looking to relax on a tropical beach, hike through lush rainforests or immerse yourself in local traditions and cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited.png\" alt=\"Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-6310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited.png 2000w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-1200x900.png 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-1080x810.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202000%201500'%3E%3Crect%20width='2000'%20height='1500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-6310 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited.png.webp 2000w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-1200x900.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-960x720.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-1080x810.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blank-Collage-4-edited-150x113.png.webp 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, <strong>Nicaragua <\/strong>and <strong>Colombia <\/strong>have become <strong>increasingly popular tourist destinations<\/strong>, thanks in part to their affordability, accessibility and wide range of attractions. While both countries have <strong>some similarities<\/strong>, they also have <strong>distinct differences<\/strong> in terms of geography, climate, culture and overall travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning a trip to Central or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/south-america\/\" title=\"South America\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">South America<\/a> and can&rsquo;t decide between Nicaragua and Colombia, this comparison article will help you weigh up the pros and cons of each destination and choose the one that&rsquo;s right for you. Whether you&rsquo;re an experienced traveler or a first-time adventurer, there&rsquo;s something for everyone in these two <strong>amazing countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-things-to-do\">Top Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Volcano Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6400\" width=\"839\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png.webp\" alt=\"Volcano Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6400 lazyload\" width=\"839\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-3.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Volcano <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/north-america\/nicaragua\/\" title=\"Nicaragua\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Nicaragua<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/north-america\/nicaragua\/\" title=\"Nicaragua\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Nicaragua<\/a> and Colombia are two countries in Central and South America that offer travellers a variety of experiences. Although they share some similarities, they are also quite different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do in Nicaragua<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a beach lover, Nicaragua has some of the <strong>most stunning<\/strong> and often <strong>deserted Pacific beaches<\/strong>, such as El Coco, Marsella and Ocotal, where you can enjoy a variety of activities such as <strong>snorkeling<\/strong>, <strong>scuba diving<\/strong>, <strong>horseback riding<\/strong> and <strong>surfing<\/strong>. Colombia also has beautiful beaches, such as those in the Tayrona National Park and the Caribbean islands of San Andr&eacute;s and Providencia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/alvison-lucas-hunter-arnuero-dRnHCUEQAyQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Volc&aacute;n Mombacho, Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6489\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/alvison-lucas-hunter-arnuero-dRnHCUEQAyQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Volc&aacute;n Mombacho, Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6489 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/alvison-lucas-hunter-arnuero-dRnHCUEQAyQ-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Volc&aacute;n Mombacho, Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer the <strong>jungle<\/strong>, <strong>Nicaragua&rsquo;s Indio Ma&iacute;z Biological Reserve<\/strong> is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and is also the perfect place for hiking and birdwatching. Similarly, Colombia&rsquo;s <strong>Amazon region<\/strong> offers jungle tours, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains are home to the archaeological ruins of Ciudad Perdida.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nicaragua, visitors can explore the <strong>beaches<\/strong>, <strong>turtles<\/strong>, and <strong>party life of Rivas<\/strong>, take in the sights of <strong>Managua<\/strong>, the capital, and experience the culture of Masaya. For those looking for more adventurous activities, Nicaragua has plenty to offer. One can go <strong>snorkeling<\/strong>, <strong>diving<\/strong>, and horseback riding, as well as zip-lining over the Mombacho Volcano and paddling down the Rio San Juan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colombia Things to Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Tayrona, Barranquilla, Atl&aacute;ntico, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png.webp\" alt=\"Tayrona, Barranquilla, Atl&aacute;ntico, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6490 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1024x683.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6-150x100.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6.png.webp 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-6.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Tayrona, Barranquilla, Atl&aacute;ntico, Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombia is known for its <strong>vibrant culture<\/strong> and <strong>Medell&iacute;n <\/strong>is a great place to experience it. You can also visit the colonial city of <strong>Zipaquir&aacute;<\/strong> to see the popular <strong>Salt Cathedral<\/strong>, or explore the art and folklore of <strong>Masaya<\/strong>. In Nicaragua, the city of <strong>Managua <\/strong>is an interesting mix of modern and traditional, and the <strong>Miraflor <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/nature\/\" title=\"Nature\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Nature<\/a> Reserve<\/strong> gives you the chance to stay with a local family and learn about the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombia offers an equally varied selection of activities for tourists. One can climb <strong>Nevado del Ruiz<\/strong>, a snow-capped peak in <strong>Los Nevados National Park<\/strong>, cycle through car-free streets in <strong>Bogot&aacute;<\/strong>, explore the Salt Cathedral of <strong>Zipaquir&aacute;<\/strong>, drift through the Amazon, and discover the jungle and <strong>beaches of Tayrona National Park<\/strong>. Adventure seekers can partake in watersports such as <strong>diving <\/strong>and <strong>sailing <\/strong>in the Caribbean, as well as volcano boarding down <strong>Cerro Negro in Le&oacute;n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Summary &ndash; Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Nicaragua and Colombia are rich in culture and history. In Nicaragua, visitors can witness the colorful murals of the revolutionary era in the <strong>capital Managua<\/strong>, as well as explore the folklore of Masaya and stay with a family in <strong>Esteli&rsquo;s nature reserve<\/strong>. Colombia offers <strong>many of the same experiences<\/strong>, including cycling around car-free roads in Bogot&aacute;, visiting the Caribbean islands of <strong>San Andres<\/strong> and Providencia, and exploring the colonial town of <strong>Popayan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Cerro Negro volcano\" class=\"wp-image-6401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1024x683.png.webp\" alt=\"Cerro Negro volcano\" class=\"wp-image-6401 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1024x683.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4-150x100.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4.png.webp 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-4.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Cerro Negro volcano<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for adventure, both countries have plenty to offer. In Nicaragua, you can climb the <strong>Cerro Negro volcano<\/strong> or take a boat trip down the Rio San Juan. Colombia also has its fair share of adrenaline-pumping activities, such as zip-lining over Mombacho volcano and cycling or skating along Bogot&aacute;&rsquo;s car-free streets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you&rsquo;re looking for, Nicaragua and Colombia have something for everyone. Whether it&rsquo;s a luxury beach holiday, jungle trek, cultural excursion or adventure-filled getaway, these two countries offer the perfect mix of experiences for the traveller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Beaches<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Offers stunning and often deserted Pacific beaches<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Offers beautiful beaches, including Tayrona NP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jungle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indio Ma&iacute;z Biological Reserve for hiking and birdwatching<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Amazon region offers jungle tours, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta has archaeological ruins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Culture<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Colorful murals of the revolutionary era in Managua, folklore of Masaya, stay with local family in Miraflor NR<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vibrant culture in Medell&iacute;n, colonial city of Zipaquir&aacute; to see the Salt Cathedral, explore the art and folklore of Masaya<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Adventure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Climb Cerro Negro volcano, boat trip down the Rio San Juan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Climb Nevado del Ruiz in Los Nevados NP, zip-lining over Mombacho volcano, cycling or skating along Bogot&aacute;&rsquo;s car-free streets, watersports in the Caribbean, volcano boarding down Cerro Negro in Le&oacute;n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Top Things to Do in Colombia and Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-and-drinks\">Food and Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Gallo Pinto\" class=\"wp-image-6492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7.png.webp\" alt=\"Gallo Pinto\" class=\"wp-image-6492 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-7.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Gallo Pinto<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaraguan food is best known for <strong>Gallo Pinto<\/strong>, a dish of fried rice and beans served with tortillas and sour cream. Other traditional Nicaraguan dishes include <strong>Nacatamales<\/strong>, a corn dough filled with pork or chicken, rice and vegetables. Or <strong>Sopa de mondongo<\/strong>, a tripe and vegetable soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthmore <strong>rond&oacute;n<\/strong>, a local stew made with whatever meat and vegetables are available. Nicaraguan drinks include <strong>liquados <\/strong>(a fruit juice mixed with water or milk) <strong>chicha <\/strong>(a fermented corn drink) and <strong>local beers<\/strong> such as Victoria and To&ntilde;a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited.png 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6494 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-960x720.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-8-edited.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Nacatamal&nbsp;in Banana Leaf<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombian food is also heavily <strong>influenced by Spanish<\/strong> cuisine and includes dishes such as <strong>arepas<\/strong>, a corn flour dough filled with either butter or cheese; changua, a warm salt soup; and calentado, a dish made from leftovers from the previous day. Popular Colombian drinks include coffee, hot chocolate served with melted cheese and beers such as Aguila, Club Colombia and Bogota Beer Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua and Colombia have a lot in common when it comes to food and drink. <strong>Both countries have a strong Spanish influence<\/strong> and traditional dishes in both countries often include <strong>rice <\/strong>and <strong>beans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two countries are known for their <strong>abundance of exotic fruits<\/strong>, which are often mixed into delicious drinks. In Nicaragua these include <strong>macu&aacute;<\/strong>, a white rum and fruit juice cocktail, and in Colombia <strong>aguardiente <\/strong>or ron, usually served in a hot alcoholic drink called canelazo. Traditional desserts are also popular in both countries, including <strong>Cajeta de Coco<\/strong>, a caramelised string of coconut and yucca, and <strong>Tres Leches Cake<\/strong>, a cake soaked in three types of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When eating out, Nicaraguan meals are usually based on <strong>traditional Nicaraguan foods<\/strong> such as corn, beans, plantains, yucca and peppers. In Colombia, a typical meal might <strong>consist of tamales and arepas<\/strong>, a main course such as bandeja paisa or ajiaco, and a dessert of fresh fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-6503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10.png.webp\" alt=\"Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-6503 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-10.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Nicaragua vs Colombia: The ultimate Travel Comparison<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overall-food-and-drinks-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Overall Food and Drinks: Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Nicaragua and Colombia have <strong>very similar food<\/strong> and <strong>drink cultures<\/strong>, with Spanish and indigenous influences and an abundance of exotic fruits and traditional dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipping is customary in both countries, although in Nicaragua most restaurants will only ask for a <strong>10-15%<\/strong> tip. The legal drinking age is <strong>18 <\/strong>in both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cuisine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Strong Spanish influence, traditional dishes often include rice and beans. Popular dishes include Gallo Pinto, nacatamales, sopa de mondongo, and rond&oacute;n. Drinks include liquados, chicha, and local beers such as Victoria and To&ntilde;a.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Also heavily influenced by Spanish cuisine and includes dishes such as arepas, changua, and calentado. Popular drinks include coffee, hot chocolate with melted cheese, and beers such as Aguila, Club Colombia, and Bogota Beer Company.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fruits and Desserts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Abundance of exotic fruits and traditional desserts, including Cajeta de Coco and Tres Leches Cake.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Macu&aacute; in Nicaragua and aguardiente or ron in Colombia, usually served in a hot alcoholic drink called canelazo.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dining out<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Based on traditional Nicaraguan foods such as corn, beans, plantains, yucca, and peppers.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tamales and arepas, a main course such as bandeja paisa or ajiaco, and a dessert of fresh fruit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tipping<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Customary, although in Nicaragua most restaurants will only ask for a 10-15% tip.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Customary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Drinking Age<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Overview Food and Drinks in Nicaragua and Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beaches-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Beaches: Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11.png 1001w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-960x719.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11.png.webp 1001w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-768x575.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-960x719.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11-150x112.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Corn Islands, Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua and Colombia offer some of the <strong>best beaches<\/strong> in Central and South America. <strong>Both countries<\/strong> are blessed with vast stretches of coastline, with Nicaragua boasting 570 miles of spectacular coastline on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Colombia offers a mix of <strong>pristine white sand<\/strong>, <strong>turquoise waters<\/strong> and charming <strong>restaurants <\/strong>and <strong>shops<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Playa Maderas, Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13.png 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13.png.webp\" alt=\"Playa Maderas, Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6526 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13.png.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-13.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Playa Maderas, Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Nicaragua, some of the must-see spots include <strong>Playa Maderas<\/strong>, <strong>Popoyo<\/strong>, <strong>El Tr&aacute;nsito<\/strong>, <strong>Playa Colorado<\/strong> and <strong>Playa Hermosa<\/strong>, all of which can be experienced in a week-long trip. Playa Maderas is the <strong>most popular beach in Nicaragua<\/strong>, with year-round <strong>surf<\/strong>, perfect for beginners and advanced surfers. Visitors to Nicaragua can explore a variety of beaches, from white to black sand, from secluded to lively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>El Tr&aacute;nsito<\/strong> offers a great local experience, while <strong>Playa La Flor<\/strong> is ideal for wildlife viewing. Other beach destinations in Nicaragua include <strong>Las Pe&ntilde;itas<\/strong>, <strong>Pearl Cays<\/strong>, <strong>Jiquilillo<\/strong>, <strong>Corn Islands<\/strong> and <strong>Miskito Cays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1200x750.png\" alt=\"San Andres, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1200x750.png 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-960x600.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1080x675.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1200x750.png.webp\" alt=\"San Andres, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6528 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1200x750.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-300x188.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-768x480.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-960x600.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-1080x675.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15-150x94.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15.png.webp 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-15.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">San Andres, Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Colombia&rsquo;s beaches <\/strong>are located on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts and offer a wealth of holiday destinations. Some of the most popular beaches in Colombia include <strong>Baru<\/strong>, <strong>Cabo San Juan<\/strong>, <strong>Pilon de Azucar<\/strong>, <strong>Playas de Palomino<\/strong>, <strong>San Andres<\/strong>, <strong>La Guajira<\/strong> and <strong>Castillo Grande<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baru is a 45-50 min boat ride from Cartagena and boasts pink and white sands and crystal clear waters. San Andres is 500 miles from the Caribbean coast and offers exceptional snorkelling and seven shades of blue. <strong>La Guajira<\/strong> is known for its sand dunes and incredible beaches, while <strong>Nuqui<\/strong> is a gem of largely unspoilt coastline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14.png 1030w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-960x699.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-150x109.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14.png.webp\" alt=\"Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6527 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14.png.webp 1030w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-300x218.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-768x559.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-960x699.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14-150x109.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-14.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Beaches &ndash; Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to comparing the beaches of Nicaragua and Colombia, it really depends on what you are looking for in a beach holiday. <strong>Nicaragua <\/strong>has an amazing variety of beach experiences and is <strong>known for it&rsquo;s remote<\/strong>, <strong>wild <\/strong>and <strong>untamed beaches<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12.png\" alt=\"Cayo Crawl, Laguna de Perlas - Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12.png 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12.png.webp\" alt=\"Cayo Crawl, Laguna de Perlas - Nicaragua\" class=\"wp-image-6525 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12.png.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-12.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Cayo Crawl, Laguna de Perlas &ndash; Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombia, on the other hand, offers a <strong>great mix of urban experiences<\/strong> mixed with pristine island <strong>beaches <\/strong>and <strong>crystal clear waters<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both countries offer a wealth of beach destinations, making it difficult to say which is better. However, when it comes to beaches, <strong>Colombia has the edge in terms of variety<\/strong>, offering white sand beaches and a wealth of urban and tropical experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coastline length<\/td><td>570 miles of coastline on Caribbean and Pacific coasts<\/td><td>Coastal beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular beaches<\/td><td>Playa Maderas, Popoyo, El Tr&aacute;nsito, Playa Colorado, Playa Hermosa, Las Pe&ntilde;itas, Pearl Cays, Jiquilillo, Corn Islands, Miskito Cays<\/td><td>Baru, Cabo San Juan, Pilon de Azucar, Playas de Palomino, San Andres, La Guajira, Castillo Grande, Nuqui<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Types<\/td><td>white to black sand, secluded to lively<\/td><td>mix of urban experiences with pristine island beaches and crystal clear waters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unique features<\/td><td>Remote, wild and untamed beaches<\/td><td>Exceptional snorkelling and seven shades of blue, sand dunes, largely unspoilt coastline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall <\/td><td>Offers an amazing variety of beach experiences<\/td><td>Offers a great mix of urban and tropical experiences, and has an edge in terms of variety and white sand beaches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Beaches Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transportation-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Transportation Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Streets in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Streets in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6531 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-1200x900.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-2048x1535.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-728x546.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-960x720.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-1080x810.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled-150x112.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-kristina-gain-4016193-edited-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Streets in Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling in Nicaragua and Colombia can be a great experience for tourists. The two countries offer a wide range of transport options and the scenery is breathtaking. Nicaragua and Colombia both have their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to transport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicaragua<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nicaragua, the <strong>most popular way to travel is by &lsquo;chicken bus&rsquo;<\/strong>, which are old, decommissioned American school buses that can be found in most major destinations. The buses are often overcrowded, so it&rsquo;s not recommended to travel with luggage. <strong>Hiring a car is also an option<\/strong>, but make sure you hire a car that can cope with rough terrain, as many of the roads are unpaved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also domestic flights operated by La Coste&ntilde;a Airlines from Managua to several Nicaraguan destinations, including the Corn Islands, Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas. Boats are also available from Bluefields to the Corn Islands and from Ometepe to San Jorge and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16.png\" alt=\"Bus in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16.png 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16.png.webp\" alt=\"Bus in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6533 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16.png.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-16.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Bus in Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>bus is the most popular form of transport in Colombia<\/strong>. There is an extensive bus network linking major cities and traveling by bus is a great way to save money. <strong>Hiring a car is for sure an option<\/strong>, but drivers should be aware of the varying <strong>quality of roads<\/strong> in Colombia and be prepared to drive on unpaved roads. Air travel is another option, with an excellent domestic network connecting major cities, including those on the Caribbean coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local helicopter flights are also available, and flights between the mainland and the islands of San Andr&eacute;s and Providencia operate from most major Colombian cities. The Magdalena River is Colombia&rsquo;s main artery, and although paddle steamers no longer travel up and down the river, cargo boats do carry passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17.png\" alt=\"Boot in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17.png 1000w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-960x720.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17.png.webp\" alt=\"Boot in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6535 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17.png.webp 1000w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-768x576.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-960x720.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-17.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Boot in Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, both Nicaragua and Colombia offer a wide range of transport options for tourists. Whether you are looking for a unique experience on a &lsquo;chicken bus&rsquo; or a more comfortable flight on an aeroplane, both countries have something to offer. Be sure to do your research before you travel to ensure you have the best experience possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most popular<\/td><td>&lsquo;Chicken bus&rsquo;<\/td><td>Bus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Car hire<\/td><td>Option available, recommended for rough terrain<\/td><td>Option available, drivers should be prepared to drive on unpaved roads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Domestic flights<\/td><td>Operated by La Coste&ntilde;a Airlines from Managua to several destinations<\/td><td>Excellent domestic network connecting major cities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat<\/td><td>Available from Bluefields to the Corn Islands and from Ometepe to San Jorge and back<\/td><td>Flights between mainland and San Andr&eacute;s and Providencia, cargo boats carry passengers on the Magdalena River<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Overview how to get around Nicaragua and Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-time\">Travel Time&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1200x726.png\" alt=\"Leon, Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1200x726.png 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-960x581.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1080x654.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18.png 1239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1200x726.png.webp\" alt=\"Leon, Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6537 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1200x726.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-300x182.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-768x465.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-960x581.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-1080x654.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18-150x91.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18.png.webp 1239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-18.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Leon, Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua is generally a great place to visit during the <strong>dry season<\/strong>, from <strong>November <\/strong>to <strong>April<\/strong>. However, at the end of the dry season it <strong>can get very hot<\/strong>. During these months, temperatures can reach 93&deg;F and there is <strong>almost no rainfall<\/strong> in Managua. In Nicaragua, the best time to visit is typically between November and April, which is the dry season. You can expect sunny days with temperatures ranging from 77 to 82&deg;F on average.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the best time to visit Colombia is <strong>more difficult to generalise<\/strong>. For most regions of the country, the <strong>drier months are the best to visit<\/strong>, with temperatures up to 90&deg;C and relatively little rainfall. But if you want to visit the <strong>Caribbean coast<\/strong>, the best months are <strong>December to April<\/strong>. For the Caribbean coast, such as the Cartagena region, the best season to visit is from December to April (and with some restrictions, July). These months typically have temperatures of up to 90 &deg;F and low precipitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both countries are known for their beautiful landscapes, cities and culture, so no matter what time of year you visit, you are sure to have a great time. Nicaragua has a tropical climate with little <strong>seasonal variation in temperature<\/strong>, while Colombia&rsquo;s temperatures range from 55.4&deg;F (Bogot&aacute;) to 82.4&deg;F (Cartagena).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua is a great destination in the dry season, while Colombia is ideal for any time of year, as long as you plan ahead and know what areas you want to visit. There&rsquo;s plenty to see and do in both countries, so whichever one you choose, you&rsquo;re sure to have a great time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two countries offer sunny days with temperatures ranging from 77 to 90&deg;F on average. In addition, both countries experience a <strong>dry season<\/strong> and a <strong>rainy season<\/strong>, so travelers should plan their trips accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-travel-time-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Overview &ndash; Travel Time Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1129\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20.png\" alt=\"Colombia Flag - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20.png 1129w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-960x638.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-1080x717.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1129\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20.png.webp\" alt=\"Colombia Flag - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6540 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20.png.webp 1129w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-300x199.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-768x510.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-960x638.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-1080x717.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-20.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Colombia Flag<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Nicaragua and Colombia both offer great experiences for travelers, but the best time to visit each country varies throughout the year. Nicaragua&rsquo;s dry season is typically from <strong>November to April<\/strong>, while Colombia&rsquo;s dry season is typically from <strong>January to March<\/strong> and <strong>June to August<\/strong>. It is important to consider the weather and precipitation when planning a trip to either country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best time<\/td><td>November to April (dry season)<\/td><td>Differs <strong>depending <\/strong>on region; generally drier months (Jan &ndash; March or June &ndash; Aug), Dec to April for Caribbean coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temperature<\/td><td>Little seasonal variation; 77 to 82&deg;F on average<\/td><td>Temperatures range from 55.4&deg;F (Bogot&aacute;) to 90&deg;F on average (Caribbean coast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climate<\/td><td>Tropical<\/td><td>Varied; dry and rainy seasons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Travel Time Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weather-and-climate\">Weather and Climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19.png\" alt=\"Weather in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19.png 1125w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19.png.webp\" alt=\"Weather in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6539 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19.png.webp 1125w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-19.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Weather in Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate in Nicaragua and Colombia are <strong>both tropical<\/strong>, but there are some important distinctions to consider. Nicaragua has a <strong>warm climate all year round<\/strong>, with temperatures ranging from 86 &deg;F to 93 &deg;F during the day and 68 &deg;F to 73 &deg;F at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It experiences two distinct seasons: the <strong>dry summer<\/strong> (verano) which is the best time to visit and the <strong>rainy winter<\/strong> (invierno). Nicaragua&rsquo;s Caribbean coast is <strong>humid all year round<\/strong>, while the highlands and the Pacific coast are not affected by the <strong>rainy trade winds<\/strong>. The dry season begins around <strong>mid-November<\/strong>. It lasts until the end of <strong>April<\/strong>, but on the Caribbean coast only from the beginning of <strong>February <\/strong>to the end of <strong>April<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Colombia, temperatures range from 75 &deg;F to 77 &deg;F in the south-western Pasto throughout the year. There are <strong>two rainy seasons that are common<\/strong> in Colombia almost throughout the country: Most rain falls between <strong>April <\/strong>and <strong>mid-June<\/strong> and in the autumn months of <strong>October <\/strong>and <strong>November<\/strong>. The dry season is in between, from <strong>mid-June to the end of September<\/strong> and from the beginning of <strong>December <\/strong>to the end of <strong>March<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistically speaking, the <strong>driest month<\/strong> in Colombia is usually <strong>July<\/strong>. That is also the month with the highest average hours of sunshine. Colombia is a vast country of South America and has different types of climate, although in the plains it is hot all year round. There are everywhere small variations in temperature throughout the year. The main differences are due to the altitude, which affects the temperature, and also to the distribution and the amount of rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comparison\">Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing Nicaragua and Colombia in terms of climate, there are some similarities and differences to consider. <strong>Both countries have a tropical climate<\/strong>, with warm temperatures all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21.png\" alt=\"Rainy Season in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21.png 1132w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-960x636.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-1080x716.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-150x99.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21.png.webp\" alt=\"Rainy Season in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6541 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21.png.webp 1132w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-300x199.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-768x509.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-960x636.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-1080x716.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21-150x99.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-21.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Rainy Season in Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are two distinct seasons in Nicaragua: the <strong>dry summer<\/strong> (verano) and <strong>the wet winter<\/strong> (invierno), while in <strong>Colombia <\/strong>there are <strong>two rainy seasons<\/strong> that occur throughout the country. <strong>Nicaragua experiences more rainfall<\/strong> on the east coast, ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 millimeters (120 to 160 inches) per year, while it&rsquo;s <strong>much less abundant<\/strong> (about 1,200\/1,300 mm or 47\/51 in) in the central plains. In Colombia, the <strong>driest month is usually July<\/strong>, which is also the month with the highest average hours of sunshine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, in Colombia the temperatures range from <strong>75 &deg;F to 77 &deg;F<\/strong> in the south-western Pasto throughout the year, while in Nicaragua the temperatures range from <strong>86 &deg;F to 93 &deg;F<\/strong> during the day and 68 &deg;F to 73 &deg;F at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Overview &ndash; Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua experiences <strong>two distinct seasons<\/strong>, the dry summer and the wet winter, while in Colombia there are <strong>two rainy seasons<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1921\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rainy Day in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1921\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rainy Day in Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6545 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-1200x900.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-2048x1537.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-728x546.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-960x720.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-1080x810.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled-150x113.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-nur-andi-ravsanjani-gusma-1915184-1-edited-scaled.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Rainy Day in Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nicaragua experiences more rainfall <\/strong>on the east coast, while in Colombia the driest month is usually July. In addition, temperatures vary between the two countries, with Nicaragua having temperatures ranging from 86 &deg;F to 93 &deg;F during the day and 68 &deg;F to 73 &deg;F at night, and Colombia having temperatures ranging from 75 &deg;F to 77 &deg;F in the south-western Pasto throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temperature<\/td><td>86 &deg;F to 93 &deg;F during the day and 68 &deg;F to 73 &deg;F at night<\/td><td>75 &deg;F to 77 &deg;F throughout the year in the south-western Pasto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seasons<\/td><td>Two distinct seasons: dry summer (verano) and rainy winter (invierno)<\/td><td>Two rainy seasons: April to mid-June and October to November, with dry season in between from mid-June to end of September and from beginning of December to end of March<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rainfall<\/td><td>More rainfall on the east coast (3,000 to 4,000 mm per year), less in central plains (1,200\/1,300 mm)<\/td><td>Driest month is usually July, with most rain falling in April to mid-June and October to November<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Overview Climate<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accomodations\">Accomodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua and Colombia are two popular tourist destinations in Central America, with each country offering a unique range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Accomodations Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png 1151w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-960x626.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-1080x704.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-150x98.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png.webp\" alt=\"Accomodations Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6546 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png.webp 1151w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-300x195.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-768x500.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-960x626.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-1080x704.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22-150x98.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-22.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Accomodations Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Nicaragua is better known for its budget hospedajes and hostels<\/strong>. It is also home to some luxurious modern hotels and boutique properties, as well as a range of campsites. Colombia, on the other hand, <strong>offers a wide range of accommodation options<\/strong>, from hospedajes and hotels to campsites and eco-resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicaragua<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nicaragua, <strong>budget travelers can find hospedajes in most towns<\/strong>, which offer basic accommodation and usually cost roughly ~5-15$ for a double room. <strong>Hostels are also common<\/strong> in the more popular tourist destinations, such as Le&oacute;n and Granada, and cost between ~5-10$ for a dormitory bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel accommodation is also available in most towns and cities, ranging from ~US$20 and up for a night&rsquo;s stay and often including amenities such as air conditioning, cable TV and services such as car rental. <strong>Camping is not widely available in Nicaragua<\/strong>. But there are a <strong>few spots<\/strong> in beach towns such as San Juan del Sur, Isla de Ometepe and the Corn Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Colombia, the <strong>range of accommodation is much wider<\/strong>, from simple guesthouses to 5-star hotels. Bed and breakfast in Colombia usually takes the form of hospedajes or guesthouses, which usually offer a room and breakfast for a slightly higher price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Colombia Hostel - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png 1125w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-960x640.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-1080x720.png 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png.webp\" alt=\"Colombia Hostel - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6549 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png.webp 1125w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-768x512.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-960x640.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-1080x720.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-150x100.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Colombia Hostel<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camping is not widely available throughout Colombia<\/strong>, but there are some campsites along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts and around Lago Calima. The country also has an <strong>established hostel network<\/strong> throughout the country, with a chain of hostels offering good quality services and facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rural farm stays are also available<\/strong> and are a great option for those wishing to work on a farm in exchange for accommodation and meals. <strong>Self-catering apartments<\/strong> and <strong>eco-resorts are also available<\/strong> in Colombia, as are glamping sites and coffee farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison Accomodations Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, both Nicaragua and Colombia offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. From budget hostels and hospedajes to luxury hotels and glamping sites, each country has something unique and memorable to offer travellers. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a place to stay by the beach, in the jungle or on a farm, both Nicaragua and Colombia have something to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budget <\/td><td>Hospedajes and Hostels (US$5-15 for a double room, US$5-10 for a dormitory bed)<\/td><td>Hospedajes and Guesthouses (usually slightly higher priced than Nicaragua)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hotel <\/td><td>Available in most towns and cities (US$20 and up for a night&rsquo;s stay)<\/td><td>Wide range of options from simple guesthouses to 5-star hotels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camping<\/td><td>Available in a few spots in beach towns such as San Juan del Sur, Isla de Ometepe and the Corn Islands<\/td><td>Not widely available throughout Colombia, but some campsites along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts and around Lago Calima<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Options<\/td><td>Boutique Properties and Campsites<\/td><td>Eco-Resorts, Rural Farm Stays, Self-Catering Apartments, Glamping Sites and Coffee Farms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Where to stay Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-economy\">Economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6552 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-300x220.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-768x563.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25-150x110.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-25.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Economy<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua has a population of <strong>6.8 million<\/strong>, while Colombia has a population of <strong>52.1 million<\/strong>. Nicaragua&rsquo;s GDP (PPP) is <strong>$36.2 billion<\/strong>, while Colombia&rsquo;s GDP (PPP) is <strong>$728.8 billion<\/strong>. rowth rate is -3.0%, while Colombia&rsquo;s GDP growth rate is -6.8%. The 5-year CAGR of Nicaragua is -0.3%, while the 5-year CAGR of Colombia is 0.5%. The GDP per capita of Nicaragua is $5,575, while the GDP per capita of Colombia is $14,324. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unemployment rate<\/strong> in Nicaragua is <strong>5.8%<\/strong>, while the unemployment rate in Colombia is <strong>15.4%<\/strong>. Nicaragua&rsquo;s CPI inflation rate is 3.7%, while Colombia&rsquo;s CPI inflation rate is 2.5%. Nicaragua&rsquo;s FDI inflow is $182.0 million, while Colombia&rsquo;s FDI inflow is $7.7 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top personal income tax rate in Nicaragua is 30 %, compared to 39 % in Colombia. Nicaragua&rsquo;s top corporate income tax rate is 30%. Colombia&rsquo;s top corporate tax rate has been reduced to 31%. Nicaragua&rsquo;s total tax burden is 25.9% of total domestic income, while Colombia&rsquo;s total tax burden is 19.7% of total domestic income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government spending in Nicaragua was 28.2 percent of GDP over the last three years, while government spending in Colombia was 33.7 percent of GDP over the last three years. Nicaragua&rsquo;s budget deficits have averaged 2.3 per cent of GDP, while Colombia&rsquo;s have averaged 4.7 per cent of GDP. Public debt represents 46.0% of GDP in Nicaragua and 62.8% of GDP in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Population<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Population Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24.png.webp\" alt=\"Population Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6550 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-300x206.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-768x527.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24-150x103.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-24.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Population Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The population of Nicaragua is expected to increase by <strong>79,431 people in 2023<\/strong>, reaching <a href=\"https:\/\/countrymeters.info\/en\/Nicaragua\">6,897,521 by the beginning of 2024<\/a>. The natural increase is expected to be positive, as the number of births will exceed the number of deaths by 110,589. Colombia&rsquo;s population is expected to <strong>increase by 511,266<\/strong> in 2023 and to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/countrymeters.info\/en\/Colombia\">52,628,104 by the beginning of 2024<\/a>. The natural increase is expected to be positive, as the number of births will exceed the number of deaths by 543,579.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-economy-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">Summary Economy Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicaragua&rsquo;s <strong>GDP is significantly lower than Colombia&rsquo;s<\/strong>. The unemployment rate in Nicaragua is lower than Colombia&rsquo;s, while Colombia has a much lower inflation rate. <strong>Nicaragua&rsquo;s tax rate is also higher<\/strong> than Colombia&rsquo;s, while Colombia&rsquo;s government spending is higher than Nicaragua&rsquo;s. Nicaragua&rsquo;s population growth is expected to be lower than Colombia&rsquo;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these differences, both countries have similar <strong>population growth rates <\/strong>and are expected to have a <strong>larger population in 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nicaragua<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Colombia<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>6.8 million<\/td><td>52.1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP (PPP)<\/td><td>$36.2 billion<\/td><td>$728.8 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP growth rate<\/td><td>-3.0%<\/td><td>-6.8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-year CAGR<\/td><td>-0.3%<\/td><td>0.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP per capita<\/td><td>$5,575<\/td><td>$14,324<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unemployment rate<\/td><td>5.8%<\/td><td>15.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPI inflation rate<\/td><td>3.7%<\/td><td>2.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FDI inflow<\/td><td>$182.0 million<\/td><td>$7.7 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top personal income tax rate<\/td><td>30%<\/td><td>39%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top corporate tax rate<\/td><td>30%<\/td><td>31%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total tax burden<\/td><td>25.9% of total domestic income<\/td><td>19.7% of total domestic income<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government spending<\/td><td>28.2% of total output (GDP)<\/td><td>33.7% of total output (GDP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budget deficits averaged<\/td><td>2.3% of GDP<\/td><td>4.7% of GDP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public debt<\/td><td>46.0% of GDP<\/td><td>62.8% of GDP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population growth rate<\/td><td>~79,500 people (in 2023)<\/td><td>~511,300 expected (2023)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Overview Comparison Economy<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-conclusion-nicaragua-vs-colombia\">In conclusion &ndash; Nicaragua vs Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Rivas, Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9.png 999w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-728x546.png 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-960x721.png 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9.png.webp\" alt=\"Rivas, Nicaragua - Nicaragua vs Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-6498 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9.png.webp 999w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-300x225.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-768x577.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-728x546.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-960x721.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9-150x113.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/travelbucketlist.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-9.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Rivas, Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, both Nicaragua and Colombia offer visitors <strong>unique <\/strong>and <strong>exciting <\/strong>travel experiences. Nicaragua&rsquo;s colonial cities, <strong>beautiful beaches<\/strong> and <strong>diverse landscapes<\/strong> make it an ideal destination for those seeking adventure and culture. Meanwhile, Colombia&rsquo;s <strong>vibrant cities<\/strong>, stunning beaches and rich history offer travelers a taste of South American charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel times <\/strong>between the two countries <strong>vary<\/strong>, but both offer efficient transport options to get around. When it comes to food and drink, both Nicaragua and Colombia offer delicious traditional dishes and a variety of international cuisines. Accommodation is plentiful, with everything from budget hostels to luxury resorts available in both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NICARAGUA TOP 7 PLACES | This is why you should visit Nicaragua\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p6QTNZxNUCQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">NICARAGUA TOP 7 PLACES | This is why you should visit Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nicaragua boasts the impressive Masaya Volcano<\/strong> and the beautiful island of Ometepe. 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