Situated in the narrow strip that is Central America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side, and the Caribbean on the other, these two countries are both stunningly beautiful with a wealth of flora and fauna. There is an incredible amount to see. There are mist-shrouded cloud-forests, smouldering volcanoes, beautiful bubbling hot springs, lush rainforests, rolling hills, huge tumbling rivers, sandy beaches that stretch for miles and incredible wildlife, not to mention sweet smelling coffee!
Costa Rica is also one of the most adventurous countries in Central America offering adrenaline junkies the ultimate thrill, whether it be zip-lining, white-water rafting, scuba diving, mountain biking, or even waterfall rappelling!
Nicaragua has emerged from years of political and military turmoil to become one of the friendliest and most welcoming countries in Central America. Add to this natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and hurricanes and it is a miracle that Nicaragua has retained its history and culture. But it has! And it's people are proud to show it to you - always with a smile and a friendly "hola".
If this all intrigues you, read on! The tabs of the left will guide you through our adventure day by day. And if you have a thirst for more, the links on the right will take you to our other travels in South America, Australasia, and at home in England walking the long-distance footpath, the Cotswolds Way.
