Conditions down or needing to rest those surf-sore limbs? Nicaragua is quickly gaining notoriety as a popular destination for international tourism and it’s not only because of the great waves. There are a number of nearby activities to experience and beautiful locations to explore.

The nearby cities of Leon and Granada are rich in Central American history – take some time to tour around and scope out some beautiful Spanish colonial architecture, learn a bit more about Nicaragua’s interesting political history and check out the local artisans.

Nicaragua is home to an impressive line of volcanoes that runs from north to south. Add that to the number of adventure enthusiasts coming to surf and it’s no reason why Volcano Boarding has become so popular! Strap on a board and cruise down the smooth black ash of a volcano at speeds upwards of 50 mph.