Best German Dinining in Grenada

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Best German Dinining in Grenada

August 13th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Places to Eat | No Comments »

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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High Quality Resort Complex in Managua

July 28th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

For an adults only night out you in Managua, you might want to try the Barceló Playa Montelimar Casino. The casino features 107 gaming machines and 6 table games, where you can play Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, and more. You can come and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants, or drinks at one of the bars.

During the day the Montelimar Resort has even more to offer. This 401 room hotel sits surrounded by sprawling grounds just begging to be explored. The resort offers ATV rentals, horseback riding, mini-golf, chess, tennis, ping pong and more! There is even a little zoo and a duck pond! The main pool is huge, and they have a little Read more

Privately Owned, but Publically Enjoyed

July 18th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Adventure, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

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

Secluded Lakefront Hotel

July 14th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Places to Eat, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

La Posada Ecological la Abuela is a private little locally owned hotel that sits on the edge of a lake formed by the crater of an inactive volcano. The surrounding mountains make for the ultimate privacy fence, and the tranquil lake completes the peaceful scene. Kayaks are available if you want to paddle out onto the water, or you can just go out for a swim.

The owners are on site managing everything, which creates a close-knit, family friendly feel. The abuela, meaning grandmother, treats every guest like an honored member of the family, but expects proper respect shown in return.

The cost is about average, running from $40-$80 US a night. Take a cab from Masaya Read more

Guitarras Zepeda

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Must See or Do | 3 Comments »

Guitarists traveling through Nicaragua will most definitely want to add the little shop of Guitarras Zepeda in Masaya to their list of stops. For years Sergio Zepeda and his family have been making beautiful handcrafted guitars of the highest quality. The shop produces a wide range of guitars, from cedar to rosewood and mahogany. They don’t keep a stock to buy from, so make sure you call at least two weeks in advance to place your order.

Guitarras Zepeda makes standard and short scale, as well as regular and cut-away styles. The cost ranges depending on the wood, frets, inlays and other custom options. Generally, the cheapest guitars cost no less than $100 dollars and Read more

Granada’s Best Watering Hole

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Adults Only, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Nightlife, Nicaragua - Places to Eat | No Comments »

One of Granada’s most popular spots for a casual night out on the town is El Flamingo. Locals mix with tourists and ex-pats that all come for the same purpose, an ice-cold Toña or Victoria beer, both of which are brewed and bottled in Nicaragua.

El Flamingo is found on Calle Altraveseda, just one block from Parque Central. There are seats set out on the street that are a nice place to chill and grab a beer or two. This place in particular is one of the Gringo’s favorite for a few good reasons. One: It’s inexpensive. Two: It’s totally casual. Three: It’s a great place to people watch. Surfers and old foreigners hitting Read more

Take Me out to the Ball Game!

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Adventure, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite | No Comments »

If you thought the United States was the only country with baseball as a favorite pastime, think again. Nicaraguans are probably more baseball crazy than most Americans! Baseball is actually the most popular sport in Nicaragua, and the national team competes with the best in the world. While you’re in Managua, head down to the stadium and catch a game.

The stadium, near Lake Managua, is located right in front of the ministry of transportation, and with its giant light posts, it’s hard to miss. Every week approximately five games are played here. From Monday to Friday games start in the evening, usually around 6, on Saturday they are played at 2 pm and on Read more