As a largely Roman Catholic country, Nicaragua is in some ways quite conservative, but the reality is more complicated. Managua is home to several gay bars and nightclubs, and has held annual pride parades in June since 1991. There's much more to Nicaragua than its capital, however. The lovely inland colonial town of Granada, because it sits on Lake Nicaragua, almost feels like the seaside. But if it's ocean beaches you do want, there are a number to choose from.