Nicaragua is such an interesting and lovely country with so much political history during the Cold War, Iran-Contra and internal struggles to find growth and opportunity for its citizens.
Lago Nicaragua with Ometepe Island and two volcanoes, one active and one not is a destination that provides adventure, wonderful people and beautiful farms, untrammeled beaches and fresh water.
Vulcan Concepcion is an awesome one day hike through forests and across lava flow slopes..