Eat at El Tercer Ojo in Granada

November 28th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - Places to Eat | No Comments »

If you happen to be looking for a bite to eat in Granada try El Tercer Ojo on Calle Arsenal next to the San Francisco Convent. The service is good, the staff is friendly, and the overall feel is very inviting. One of the best things about eating at El Tercer Ojo restaurant is the varied menu, with a wide range of choices from the freshest seafood to amazing vegetarian dishes.

This Gringo recommends the Pescado Samurai: deliciously fresh fish cooked Asian-style with soy sauce. Every Tuesday night they serve Sushi, and they also have Thai, Hindi, French crepes, Italian pastas and Spanish Tapas.

You can relax at the Lounge Bar, where there are comfortable couches to Read more

The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference

November 21st, 2008 | Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite | No Comments »

The Gringo Report team was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”

The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.

To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated full color book entitled, The Trouble with the Alphabet, written and illustrated by Caryn West. The book takes you around the world to 26 countries A-Z where children are suffering. Each country featured is also connected to a charitable organization that receives part of the proceeds from each book purchased, as well as all purchases from TheTroubleWiththeAlphabet.com.

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Quiet Hotel Centrally Located in Granada

November 14th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

Hotel Kekoldi de Granada is a nice hotel in Granada with comfortable rooms. It is on the smaller side, with only 12 hotel rooms located around a central courtyard, but they all have AC and cable TV. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.

As far as places to stay in Granada go, it is a solid choice. A double room with a queen size bed will run you around US $40 for the night, and includes breakfast (and all the fresh fruit you can pick off the trees in the courtyard). The location of the Hotel Kekoldi helps; it is just three blocks away from Granada’s beautiful Central Park.

The staff at Hotel Kekoldi is warm, Read more

Controversy Surrounds Nicaragua's Election

November 12th, 2008 | Nicaragua - News | No Comments »

It isn’t just election time in the States, and last weekend’s elections in Nicaragua have proved to be, dare I say it, even more tumultuous than the United States’.

According to the official results, so far the Sandinista National Liberation Front, FSLN, has won more than 90 of the 146 municipalities, with the Liberal Constitutional Party, PLC, managing to retain only 46.

The government refused to allow election observers from certain groups, which one opposition spokesman claims is clear evidence of “premeditated intention” for fraud.

Leonel Teller, a spokesman for the PLC is calling for a recount, to be observed by international parties. He states, “We agreed not to accept the electoral results due to so Read more

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