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Bluefields Nicaragua Hotel and Casino

February 2nd, 2009 | Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The Oasis Hotel in Bluefields, built in 2006, is situated atop the largest casino on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua, overlooking the Bluefields Harbor. It is considered to be the most luxurious hotel on the Atlantic coast.

This boutique hotel only has 16 rooms total, including a 2 bedroom Presidential suite with a Jacuzzi bath. All guests are welcome to a complimentary breakfast buffet. Other amenities include private baths, hot water, a mini bar, cable TV, and WiFi internet.

The Oasis Hotel can work to accommodate groups for private functions in connection with the casino and they can also arrange for airport pickup.

The Oasis Hotel and Casino also holds an international fishing tournament each year which attracts avid Read more

Fussion ChillOut Bar Concert & Gallery in Managua, Nicaragua

January 29th, 2009 | Nicaragua - Nightlife | No Comments »

So whether you agree with me on Managua or not (see this entry on living in Managua) you will have to agree that the night scene in the city is pretty hoppin.

A particular favorite is Fussion Bar, or the extended name Fussion ChillOut Bar Concert and Gallery. Fussion Bar is the brain child of Atahuallpa and Dirhiangem Mejia, second generation members of one of Nicaragua’s most famous musical families.

The vibe at Fussion appeals to the artsy crowd, looking for more than your standard bar bumping bass and playing a mix of rap and reggaeton. During the week, the crowd stays pretty chill; people come here to relax and grab a drink with some friends. On the weekends Read more

Mini-Spanish Lesson for Gringos

January 23rd, 2009 | Nicaragua - Culture, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

One word that you won’t find in your handy dandy501 Spanish Verb book or Madgrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish, but that is extremely important for you to know in Nicaragua (and Honduras) is chele.

Chele the term used in this region to refer to light skinned Caucasians, more commonly than the broadly used gringo. It is also used to refer to lighter skinned Nicaraguans. Chele much like gringo can be offensive, but most often it is not. It is actually used with affection or mockingly by Nicaraguans to refer to other light skinned Nicaraguans. In other instances there is no particular emotion behind it, it is just the term for a light skinned foreigner or person. Read more

Delicious Nicaraguan Dessert Recipe – 3 Milk Cake

January 19th, 2009 | Nicaragua - Culture, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

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 Read more

Learn Spanish Over the Internet

January 12th, 2009 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The Granada Spanish Lingua Institute has teamed up with 1on1spanish.net is trying something new to help you Spanish. They are now offering private Spanish classes over the internet.

You can learn Spanish at your own pace with a native teacher. It really is a fantastic way to progress and learn Spanish on your own time.

One of the hardest things for us Gringos in learning Spanish is committing to a class schedule. Another is embarrassment. All that goes away when you are doing it on your own terms, one on one.

1on1Spanish.net makes studying at home with a private Spanish teacher easy by using Skype internet teleconferencing.

Just by signing up you get one Read more

Hiking in Selva Negra

January 5th, 2009 | Nicaragua - Adventure, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Gringo Favorite, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | No Comments »

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 Read more

New Year's Party at the Selva Negra Mountain Resort

December 29th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Nightlife, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The Selva Negra Mountain Resort and Coffee Estate is having a New Year’s Eve party and you are invited. The party will be held at the Mountain Resort’s reception hall.

Entrance to the party costs US $50 per person and includes:

Entrance to the Hall and dance floor
Welcome cocktail
The Hermanos Cortes Orquestra
Fire works (on display, not for you to set off)
Celebratory whistles, hats, and more
Appetizers
A midnight dinner buffet

The Selva Negra Mountain Resort puts on a good party, and this year should be no exception. The party is open to hotel guests, as well as those who are only coming in for the evening. Friends and families are welcome.

For more information Read more

Managua – The Place to Live… or Maybe Not

December 28th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

I was recently discussing Managua with a good friend of mine who, as an American who grew up in Guatemala, and has lived the last several years in Nicaragua, has a pretty balanced outlook on the city. She says, “It’s a great place to visit, but I would NEVER live there.”

“Why?” I ask, expecting her to spout some bit about how she prefers to be in the mountains, or how the beauty she sees in Guatemala will never compete with what Nicaragua, Managua in particular, has to offer.

Her answer: “It is just too hot!”

That got me thinking. For someone who has lived in tropical climates since she was only 4 years old to say that a Read more

Another Fascinating and Educational Tourist Attraction in Managua

December 22nd, 2008 | Nicaragua - Culture, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Must See or Do | No Comments »

The Huellas de Acahualinca, the ancient footprints, are one of the most interesting things you can see in Managua. This historical site has attracted attention since is was uncovered by workers quarrying in the area. The prints were buried under more than 12 feet of compacted volcanic material. The Huellas de Acahualinca originally from researchers of ancient cultures, and now from groups of tourists looking to see into Nicaragua’s past.

Truly a testament to time, the footprints, which were discovered in 1874, are estimated to be between 6000 and 7000 years old. The footprints were made by a group of 12 different individuals that included men, women and children. The group was traveling together; the prints all lead in Read more

A Taste of Culture and Art at the Nicaraguan National Museum

December 15th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Culture | No Comments »

For a little bit of culture and history in Nicaragua, drop the impressive National Palace, which houses the National Museum, as well as the National Archive and the National Library.

The artifacts in the National Museum range from prehistorical bones and ceramics, some of which are over 4000 years, to modern sculptures and paintings.

Bluefields Nicaragua Hotel and Casino

Fussion ChillOut Bar Concert & Gallery in Managua, Nicaragua

Mini-Spanish Lesson for Gringos

Delicious Nicaraguan Dessert Recipe – 3 Milk Cake

Learn Spanish Over the Internet

Hiking in Selva Negra

New Year's Party at the Selva Negra Mountain Resort

Managua – The Place to Live… or Maybe Not

Another Fascinating and Educational Tourist Attraction in Managua

A Taste of Culture and Art at the Nicaraguan National Museum

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