Nicaragua has many natural beauties to offer to both natives and tourists. On my personal experience as Nicaragua, one of the most beautiful places that the country has to offer a lagoon called “Laguna de Apoyo”.
“Laguna de Apoyo” is about 40 minutes away from the capital. The lagoon is located on the crater of a volcano that erupted over 600 years ago. To get to the lagoon, you have to descend on that crater, immersing yourself in an amazing trip of green vegetation and rare fauna species. Your nose starts to capture the smell of ecology and pureness; the smell of a city-free zone.
Once you go all the way down to the bottom of the crater, there is this little rustic place called “Monkey Hut”, an oasis in the middle of the dirt road. Monkey Hut is a big, two stories house made only of wood. In the lower level, there is a road that leads you through some cabins and picnic tables. This road ends in a small port where you ca jump to the lagoon.
In “Monkey Hut”, the environment you breathe is different. Time goes by slower, as if the rhythm of life changes and you take in every moment a little bit more. People areextremely friendly and always try to help you. A feeling of community makes you feel like a member of the Monkey Hut “family” instead only a client. For 7 dollars you can stay there the whole day swimming in the warm water lagoon; eating their wood fire pizza, or reading your favorite book in the hammocks. You can also grab the main house’s guitar or bongos and play by yourself, friends, or other members of the community. If you want to stya a little bit longer you can go rent a nice little cabin for 48 dollars per night or a dorm for just 10 dollars! The experience is worth way more than any option you choose
Apoyo Lagoon is one of the most beautiful, peaceful places of the country. Is a place where you can go with your family or by yourself and you would still have an amazing time. It is an excellent way to retreat from the urban life we are so used to live and get back in touch with ourselves and the nature that surround us.
