Using public transportation can be our biggest fear when in a country like Nicaragua. We don’t know what to expect, we ask ourselves-will it be safe? How will I know where to get off? Will I get on the right bus? The public transportation experience can be riddled with anxiety. Here’s some information about your options and some tips to make the whole thing easier.
• Buses. You’ll see different kinds of buses on the road. Nice, comfortable coach buses are usually only for travel from one border to another or from Managua to either border. These buses only make predetermined stops so they cannot be used for short distance travel. Most regular buses in Nicaragua are old retired school Read more
In 2009 the World Travel Awards recognized Hotel Barcelo Montelimar as Nicaragua’s Leading Hotel. Beating contenders like the Hilton Princess Managua and the five-time winner Real InterContinental Metrocentro Managua, Hotel Barcelo Montelimar really proved its worth as a world-class resort.
Thousands of guest flock to this resort every year to indulge in the all inclusive Montelimar experience. Located on the beach, the view is spectacular. It’s location is also convenient since it’s only 40 miles from the capital Managua and also close to other popular tourist destinations.
Bungalows and cabins are perfect for family fun or couples seeking a romantic getaway. There are also luxury rooms in the four-story building and a terrace with hammocks available to all Read more
After you’ve spent a sufficient amount of time admiring Mombacho Volcano from the islets, it’s time to get a closer view. Hiking up the volcano.
Technically Mombacho is a dormant volcano, and it is has 4 craters, with a summit of approximately 1200 meters. One of the neatest things about the summit is that due to the height and location of volcano, the resulting environment is a cloud forest.
Cloud forests are generally tropical or subtropical evergreen-moist mountain top forests with a high incidences of low-level cloud cover. Because of the moisture and make-up of the forest, they are often covered with moss, both on the ground and on the vegetation.
For some beautiful adventure and action packed travel in Nicaragua, head to the islets of Granada. If you are more into relaxing, take a boat, but if you want to get your heart pumping then rent a kayak!
Head down to the Marina Cocibolca, where you can find plenty of rental and tour agencies. At NicarAgua Dulce you can choose between kayaks and electric boats. and go with or without a guide.
Make sure you bring a camera, and hire the guide (they only cost $5 an hour!). They make sure you see all the best sites. With NicarAgua Dulce you have the choice of going to a small private island (Zopango Island in Asese Bay) where you can eat fresh Read more
If you plan to stay a relative amount of time in Bluefields, you might consider planning a trip up the coast to visit Pearl Lagoon and Pearl Cayes, which is about an hour north of Bluefields.
The trip from Bluefields to Pearl Lagoon (Laguna de Perlas) is a journey in itself! First you travel across the bay, and then follow the river up to the next lagoon. The trip affords you the opportunity to see local communities of the Miskito people that live right on the waters’ edge. You will also see natives using the waterway as a means of transportation to conduct their daily business. At certain places on the river the width of the it can get pretty narrow, encompassing you in the Read more
Selva Negra is the perfect place to do some hiking as me and my friends found without really trying. We were enjoying a nice pleasant afternoon hiking in the woods, with a fairly large group. We had decided to wander around a bit, enjoying the rain forest and the beautiful flora and fauna.
The Indiana Jones/Romantic Passage was a nice trail that everyone enjoyed. We were told that it has its two names for its two different sides; it is an adventurous trail, hence the Indiana Jones name, and when it rains, it gets quite slippery, causing you to have to lean on someone for help. (We were there when it was dry, so I guess we enjoyed the adventurous Read more
Los Chiles, on the northern coast of Costa Rica, is a launch pad for those looking to take a trip along the beautiful River Frio and across the border into Nicaragua. If you have the opportunity to sail this river in either direction, it is well worth it. Most boats dock in the small town of San Carlos, on the banks of Lake Nicaragua.
The ride down the river is full of different types of wildlife, including many species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys, and loads of turtles. San Carlos is a quiet little town, with exquisite scenery. Lake Nicaragua is simply immense, majestic in its own right.
Most definitely off the beaten trail, and most definitely worth the extra effort is Bahia Majagual, one of the most beautiful beaches in Nicaragua. Getting there is an adventure in itself! Located just 12 kilometers from San Juan del Sur, you can either take the rough, muddy road, or jump on a water taxi that will run you up the coastline.
Recently the Bahia was purchased by the Cruz Pellas family, one of the richest in Nicaragua. Thank goodness they have left the beach open for public access! Despite the fact that they are building their own compound, complete with a huge wall, this still remains one of the Gringo’s favorite places to spend the day. Read more
If you’re looking to reel in some fish while on Little Corn Island, there are a number of routes you can take. For a guaranteed catch you can call on the friendly guides at Casa Iguana. A two person trip of about two hours will cost you 45 dollars (US). Of course, whatever you catch is their property, so if you don’t want to see your fish sold at 7.50 a plate to other guests, perhaps you might want to go about your fishing venture in a different way.
Make friends with the locals down on the beach. They will tell you who can take you out and ensure you, not only a rockin’ good Read more
Kayaking from Mérida across the lake and down the Istián River takes about an hour, but you won’t regret the trip. From the lake you can see the Maderas Volcano, which is dormant, and the taller active Concepción Volcano. The river runs between the two islands that the volcanoes call home, and is a great place to observe the wildlife of Nicaragua.
The main stars of the trip are the monkeys, but be careful! They are wild, and they will bite. Birds such as egrets, herons, stilts and herons abound, and the narrow river affords plenty of up close viewings.
You can rent a kayak in Mérida; remember to bring your Read more
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