Pearl Lagoon in Nicaragua
The municipality of Laguna de Perlas owes its name to the large lagoon that presides over it, the largest in Nicaragua. A place with a great natural and cultural attraction thanks to its mangroves, the paradisiacal islets Cayos Perlas of white sand and turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the nearby Natural Reserve of Wawashang and the possibility of visiting the villages of the: Mestizo, Creole, Miskito and Garifuna.
To visit this beautiful and wild region it is necessary to fly from Spain to the Nicaraguan capital. Once in Managua we can choose to travel the 310km. by road to Laguna de Perlas or take another cheap flight to Bluefields, an important southern city located 40km. from our destination.
Rural and ecological tourism in Nicaragua
Laguna de Perlas is a small and quiet fishing village that preserves its authenticity, far from mass tourism. The simple and comfortable accommodations, hotels or ecological bungalows on the lagoon, offer activities such as sport fishing, diving, or different tours and economic prices that oscillate between $25 and 45 per person per night.Laguna de Perlas
Diving and Snorkelling in Nicaragua
A visit to the Pearl Cays, a group of islets of white sand and palm trees surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, is a must. Enjoying different sports such as snorkelling in its calm waters, sunbathing under its palm trees and the peace and beauty of its landscape, is undoubtedly a good option to make the most of our days in the locality.
The mangroves of La Laguna de Perlas in Nicaragua
To enjoy the wild and natural beauty of the area's mangroves and forests, there is nothing better than cruising the Pearl Lagoon and the rivers that feed it. A tropical rainforest characterises the Wawashang Nature Reserve where it can be interesting and enriching to visit the agricultural projects organised by FADCANIC, a local development organisation.
Nature at the Pearl Lagoon in Nicaragua
Bird lovers will also enjoy a visit to the nearby village of Awas, of the Miskita community, which shares the shore of the lagoon with Laguna de Perlas. It is a peaceful place that is home to numerous birds that are most easily spotted at sunrise.
Besides enjoying nature, you can visit and get to know the Mestizo, Creole, Miskito and Garifuna villages, enriching yourself with their culture, and taste the fish and typical dishes of the region in the locality of Laguna de Perlas, a place where time seems to have stopped.
