Information and 'news' from Nicaragua is more often bad than good. Part of that may be deserved like media coverage of any country; but much of it seems to be from a combination of a lack of knowledge and a lack of context.
However, a recent newsletter posted at the French site 'EnVols' touts 'The 5 most beautiful towns in Central America you need to visit'
Of the eight countries in Central America, only four are listed: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, and Costa Rica.
The five listed towns are Antigua, Granada, Panama City, Leon, and San Jose.
Doesn't quite add up, does it. Four countries listed in the story but '5 beautiful towns.'
Turns out two of those towns are in Nicaragua...on the western side, but beautiful nonetheless:
https://www.en-vols.com/en/getaways/travel/beautiful-cities-central-america/