Estimated number of overnight visitors per year: 1,412,000
In a nutshell: In the wake of political unrest, Nicaragua — known as the "land of lakes and volcanoes" — has seen an uptick in tourism
What to see and do: Explore prismatic volcanoes, rainforest, beaches, and ancient rock carvings on Ometepe Island; discover colorful architecture in Granada and Leon, two of the oldest colonial towns in Central America; sand board on Cerro Negro, an active volcano; surf and spot sea turtles in San Juan del Sur
Source: Intrepid Travel; UNWTO; Visit Nicaragua