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Nicaragua (pop. 5.3 million as of 2004) is working to overcome a decades-old reputation of political instability, violence, civil war and natural disasters. It remains one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, but is now at peace and is relatively safe for travel. Spectacular volcanoes, the largest lake in Central America, colonial Granada, Caribbean beaches like Bluefields and some good Pacific beaches, are attracting more tourists every year who are willing to overlook Nicaragua’s turbulent past and still underdeveloped tourist infrastructure and take advantage of Nicaragua’s relatively low prices.
Volcán Maderas is Ometepe's junior volcano, rising up just 1394 meters. Paradoxically, it's a longer ...
This massive edifice is Central America's biggest cathedral, and is one of the highlights of a visit t...
This is one of Nicaragua's most interesting spots. From the park entrance at the side of the main road...
Lazy Bones in León is a classy, modern hostel offering dorm beds and private rooms with and without on-suite ba...







This hotel is comfortable and stylish. It is arguably the most relaxed high-end place in San Juan del Sur. In ad...







Located in the heart of the oldest city in the Americas, Casa San Francisco Hotel is a charming colonia hotel. E...







Located in the heart of San Juan del Sur, El Pozo is a contemporary restaurant that offers a change from the tra...







Liquid is Leon's most expensive, and therefore best, disco. But although the 100 C entrance fee might seem steep...







It is a little surprising to find Thai cuisine in rice and bean territory, but this stuff is good. A range of ba...







Locally owned and operated, this operator specializes in city tours but also takes groups up Volcan Cerro Negro,...







This operator offers just about everything, including trips up every volcano in the area, city tours, flight boo...







NicarAgua Dulce SA is the only aquatic tour operator in all Central America that specializes in sightseeing the ...







Teachers in Spanish Ya classes help you learn Spanish in an enjoyable and effective way, while you immerse yours...







Although the name hardly suggests professionalism, School Xpress offers an interesting and challenging curriculu...







Nicaragua Mia offers a fairly standard program. Twenty hours of classes, including excursions, will cost you $15...







Internet cafés are sprinkled liberally throughout the city. There are a couple of excellent ones on Avenida An...







Ometepe's generally a safe island as far as crime is concerned. The main thing to remember in terms of safety is...







If you're staying in Moyogalpa, you'll find internet cafes aplenty. Altagracia also has one or two. As for every...







La Esperanza is possibly Granada's most popular volunteering outfit. They specialize in rural education, setting...







The “Spanish Happy Face Foundation” is a privately-financed company that mainly works to feed and educate im...







Granada city is so beautiful and lively!! Isletas are wonderful! A great place to discover birds and the life of local people by driving an electric boat on the lake! Can't wait to go back there!
I love everything about it!!!!
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