Mahi Mahi Mayhem

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Adventure, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Must See or Do, Nicaragua - Places to Eat | No Comments »

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’ 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 Read more

Condo Rental – San Juan del Sur

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Places to Stay | No Comments »

Visiting San Juan del Sur? Need a place to crash for you and your five travel mates? Casa Del Sol is the perfect solution. This spacious condo is located right in the heart of town, a two minute walk from the beach, the shopping district, and the best restaurants and bars. The condo has two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, and can sleep a total of six.

To ensure you are comfortable each room has a ceiling fan and window screens, and the living room is equipped with an air conditioner. The fully stocked kitchen makes cooking your own meals a breeze. The condo complex pool and courtyard provide a great place to Read more

Paddle On

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Adventure, Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Must See or Do | No Comments »

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 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 Read more

Poneloya, Las Peñitas… Pristine Pacific Paradise

July 6th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Family Friendly, Nicaragua - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Poneloya is one of the most famous of beaches along the Pacific coast of Nicaragua and Las Peñitas is her lesser known, but just as nice, sidekick. Traveling south from the city of León the road splits when it reaches the coast. Take the right fork for Poneloya, or the left fork for Las Peñitas. You can catch a bus in León; they leave every half hour from the Subtiava Mercadito. First stop is Poneloya before heading on to Las Peñitas.

While Poneloya has always been popular, Las Peñitas is now receiving attention, due largely in part to her pristine beaches, smaller amount of tourist traffic and access to the Isla Juan Venado 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 Read more

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