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
As the US pinches pennies, it is being felt around the world, however in some areas, tourism is actually increasing! Nicaragua is one of those places, probably because the costs associated with a trip to Nicaragua are less than that of other Central America or Caribbean Island prices. What hurt Nicaragua in the past is now making it one of the more attractive vacation spots.
Take Playa Roca Beach Hotel in Las Penitas, Leon in Northern Nicaragua for example. They have seen a 42% increase in visitors over last year! That is incredible when overall the world is in recession. At Playa Roca you can still get a room on the beach with a view of the ocean for a Read more
The food at Las Nogueras in Managua is known for being some of the best in Central America. The main menu items represent a variety of international cuisine with a Spanish style influence. The atmosphere is great, especially on the outdoor patio, which is almost always full (call ahead if you like). Even if you get stuck inside the food is worth it.
The service is good as far as the waiters being attentive and accomodating. The only complaint that has registered is that sometimes there are errors on the bill (additional items, a double tip) and so on. Make sure you keep your guard up when it comes to money and dishes. Waiters often recommend the more expensive items, Read more
This recipe is for those who are NOT on a diet and who are NOT lactose-intolerant. It is, however, extremely delicious. I am not a cook, but I recently nabbed the recipe for the purpose of posting it from a friend of mine after we enjoyed some of her homemade Tres Leche.
For the cake:
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup melted butter
For the crema de leches (milk cream):
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
3 egg whites
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
For frosting for top of cake(optional): You can use marshmallow cream, Cool Whip or
real whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or 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
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.
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.
One of my favorite things about traveling to Nicaragua is enjoying “la comida Nica,” as Nicaraguans call their local cuisine. I remember the first time I was given Horchata de Arroz, I thanked my host for the drink and looked into the cup, wondering just what it was. He must have been reading my mind, because it was at that moment that he told me it was a sweet rice drink. I mustered a weak smile. A drink… made out of rice?!?! I didn’t expect it to be bad, but I didn’t expect it to be as good as it was! Since that day, I am always on the lookout for Horchata de Arroz, although I still don’t think Read more
Scampi Japanese Fusion, one of the latest additions to the extensive listing of restaurants in Managua, offers a hip ambience and serves delicious Japanese food at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?
The menu is fairly extensive and an actual chef from Japan lends to the restaurants credibility. The place is pretty spacious, with 3 bars, a sushi bar, a concert hall for live bands and dancing, a piano area with patio dining, and private rooms for smaller groups and functions.
The also roll fresh cigars, but those cost about $20 for one hand-rolled cigar.
Scampi Japanese Fusion is located at Los Roble, Zona Hipos, Marea Alta 75 vrs. Managua
Charly’s Bar and Restaurant is a great little place to dine if you are looking for something different than the traditional gallo pinto served up at local Nicaraguan restaurants. The bar is the brainchild of German born Charly Steinmaier who lives in Grenada with his wife and daughter.
Charly’s opened in 1995 and serves up some pretty good German sausages and brochettes. (For those of you who can’t get enough of the gallo pinto, no need to worry, traditional fares are serves up here as well.) There’s everything from gouda to goulash, and if it’s not on the menu, you can ask if its available; the chef is pretty flexible.
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