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Connect with Nicaraguans Online

September 2nd, 2008 | Nicaragua - Culture, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Hannah, a friend of the Nicaragua Gringo, has developed this site: Intercambio Central America. Here is what she has to say about it:

Hi, I am from the UK, traveling in Central America, and have created a new free website to help anyone living in or visiting Nicaragua learn Spanish and make friends.
Intercambio Central America is a social networking site that connects people of different languages in Nicaragua to help them find language exchange partners for conversation practice in their area.
This is a fun, free way to improve foreign language skills, make new friends and contacts, and integrate into the country, while
helping local people with their English, or whatever language Read more

Spanish Language School in Granada

August 30th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Ave Nicaragüita is a Spanish language school that is dedicated to not only teaching its students how to say things like, “Quiro Flor de Caña, por favor,” but also sharing with them the best of Nicaraguan culture and hospitality. The school is family owned, established and respected.

The school is located in Granada, and has two centers that in addition to offering classes also facilitate other services such as volunteering opportunities, community projects and extensive Spanish practice in a variety of settings.

For more information call (505) 552 8538 or click here to visit the Ave Nicaragüita website.

Taxi Transportation

August 15th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

When you land in Nicaragua if you are not staying at an all inclusive that includes transportation or renting a car, you will need to get a taxi. The problem with hailing a taxi right outside the airport is that they have a monopoly on the area and often charge way more because they know they are your only option.

If you are flying into the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport you can email ahead to Senor Hierro at hierro1974@terra.com. He is a reliable and trustworthy gentleman who offers fair rates for transferring passengers to and from the airport in Managua. He is quite punctual and offers safe and speedy service. You can also call to request his Read more

Best time to visit Nicaragua

July 31st, 2008 | Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The high season for tourists runs from December through May, and during these months rain is scarce. While the days are pretty much always sunny, strong winds are also common, which can, when not too strong, serve to cool you off while bathing in the sun. The downside to this season is that because it is so dry, many trees lose their leaves, and the landscape can look somewhat bare.

Personally, this Gringo enjoys Nicaragua much more during the rainy, green season, starting at the end of May and running to December. Sure, there is more rain, but the rainforest is vibrant; the whole country is new again. Not to mention the fact that the number of tourists Read more

Invest In Nicaragua

July 12th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

For years people have shied away from investing in, or even visiting Nicaragua. Thankfully since the political climate has settled, the country has been progressing as not only a top-notch vacation destination, but a fine place to do business as well.

As tourism increases, business opportunities increase as well. There is room for new hotels in popular areas, as well as the development of untouched, but amazing locations. Condos are springing up left and right, as are tour guide companies, services and amenities for tourists and investors, and every other kind of business imaginable.

Now is the time to dive into the limitless possibilities of Nicaragua. With everything from real estate investment, to importation of goods for foreigners living and Read more

Understanding the Locals

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Culture, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

“Excuse me, Señor,” you say. “Where can we find the bus to Managua?” You are deep in the Nicaraguan interior in the city of Juigalpa, having just visited the beautiful Lakes Nicaragua and Managua in the valley on the edge of the Sierras de Amerrique.

The elderly gentlemen looks at you, says something in Spanish you don’t understand, purses his lips, juts out his chin, and smiles. You try to explain that you don’t speak Spanish, but he doesn’t speak any English. Still smiling, he purses his lips again. You think to yourself, ‘If he would just point me in the right direction, I’d be able to find it.’ Little do you know, he already Read more