Estelí is one of Nicaragua's major cities, home to around 96,422 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Local favourites
Cafe Luz
Excellent local and international food at reasonable prices in a great environment with friendly staff.
Mocha Nana Cafe
Brilliant waffles, cakes, bagels, batidas, and good coffee, mocha coffee drinks, fresh juices, light fare of sandwiches and sopas. Live musi
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Casa Hotel Nicarao
Beautiful, clean hotel with simpatico staff, rooms are arranged around a central garden with tropical birds and a friendly duck. Double with
Hotel Sacuanjoche
Pros: cheapest deal in Esteli (US$6 single, US$10 double), charming old hotel, nice lobby with reading area, courtyard, communal kitchen, re
Hospedaje Luna
Gringo central with clean dorms and a few single rooms: clean, fresh, attractive and fun, with central garden, hammock and seating area, cab