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May 05, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaMost travelers will not find a burning reason to come to this area. Still, if you do, there are a ......
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May 05, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaTowns in the departments of Boaco and Chontales are rather small and tame. There are no major safety concerns, through ......
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May 05, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaThe region’s climate has a wide range, between 27°C (80°F) and 30°C (86°F) in the summer months, and much cooler ......
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History
May 05, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaAlthough none of their descendants remain today, Boaco retains the Mayangna and Nahuatl name, meaning land of enchanters. As the ......
Read MoreBorder Crossing at Las Manos
May 01, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaLocated 24 km north of Ocotal, the Las Manos border crossing to Honduras is open 24 hours. From Ocotal take ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Nueva Guinea, NicaraguaBuses to Juigalpa depart hourly and the ride is four hours. The 293 km ride to Managua is roughly seven ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Cuapa, NicaraguaBuses leave Juigalpa for Cuapa several times a day, starting early in the morning until the late afternoon. From 6 ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Rosita, NicaraguaLa Costena flies to the airstrip near Rosita. From there, take a $1.25 taxi ride into town. Visit the La ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Bonanza, NicaraguaThe fifteen hour bus ride to Managua leaves twice a day at 10 am and 2:30 pm. There are also ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis lush, green area enjoys plenty of rainfall and cooler temperatures, but still warms up quite a bit during the ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFebruary 14th is the anniversary of Matagalpa’s founding, and there is a city-wide celebration, with live music, street food and ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Siuna, NicaraguaFlights from Managua to Siuna on La Costena are daily and go for 42.50 USD round trip. You can also ......
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Apr 27, 2009 - Dipilto, NicaraguaFrom Ocotal take a bus towards Las Manos and ask to be let off at Dipilto. Buses to Ocotal and ......
Read MoreCigar Box
Apr 27, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaHistory Archaeological evidence suggests that the indigenous people of Mesoamerica and the Caribbean have been smoking cigars since the 10th century. ......
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Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaAlthough unpaved roads lead to a border crossing at Porvenir, it is rather unregulated and not recommended. To cross into ......
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Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaJalapa is easily managed by foot. ......
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Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaBuses to Jalapa leave from Managua’s Mayoreo Terminal, and the ride can take five and a half to seven hours. ......
Read MoreFestival de Maiz
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaJalapa’s biggest party is the corn festival held each year in September. Festivities include parades, dance performances and exhibitions. Food, ......
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Apr 27, 2009 - Mozonte , NicaraguaTo get there, take a Jalapa-bound bus from Ocotal and ask to be dropped off in Mozonte (roughly a ten ......
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Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaSomoto’s center is safe at all hours of the night, but gang violence has been known to occur in the ......
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Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaSomoto is small enough to handle on foot, but in case you want a cab, most charge a flat rate ......
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Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaSomoto’s one bus station is located on the Pan-American Highway. Every forty-five minutes buses leave to Esteli (two hours, 1.25 ......
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Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaThe rainy season lasts from May to October. During this time the canyon waters rise and visiting can be dangerous. ......
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Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaOn November 11th and 12th the tiny town of Somoto plays host to six to seven thousand people when it ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaIt is safe to walk around in Ocotal’s center at night, although visitors should be cautious entering the badly lit ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaOcotal is small enough to be managed on foot. Nonetheless, inexpensive taxis are also available. ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaHop on a Managua bound bus for an express ride to Esteli, which costs 1.75 USD. A ride to Managua’s ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThe dry season in Ocotal lasts from mid-November to mid-May. The coolest months are December and January, with highs in ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaOn August 15th there is a festival celebrating Senora de la Anuncion which features religious services and bullfights. On September ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaJuigalpa is wholly manageable on foot. Nonetheless, cab rides are recommended at night, especially if you dance the night away ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaJuigalpa is wholly manageable on foot. Nonetheless, cab rides are recommended at night, especially if you dance the night away ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaFrom Managua’s Mayoreo terminal the ride to Juigalpa is two and a half hours, and costs 2.50 USD for the ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaJuigalpa is warm and dry during the summer months of November through May, and wet in winter from June through ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThe Fiestas Patronales start on August 10th and continue for two weeks. Activities include parades, bullfights, rodeos, musicians, raffles and ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaBuses heading to Boaco leave from Mayorea Bus Terminal in Managua every half hour and cost 1.50 USD. The ride ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThough travelers are few and far between, locals are friendly and the feeling in town is one of hospitality. The ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaBoaco is not a big town and most of the hotels, restaurants and attractions are located within a small radius. ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaSun-seekers will appreciate the balmy summer months starting in January. However, the savvy traveler should have on hand an umbrella ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaOn July 25 there are festivities honoring Saint Santiago. These celebrations last from five to seven days and feature a ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaMatagalapa is safe to walk around and explore during the day. At night, the bustling streets empty out and you ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAlthough Matagalpa is one of the larger cities in the northern highlands, it is best handled on foot. The walk ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaBuses to Matagalpa leave from Managua’s Mayoreo terminal roughly every thirty minutes, and the ride istwo hours long. It's a ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaCompared to the somewhat seedier Matagalpa, Jinotega seems remarkably secure. All of the hotels and restaurants that travelers are likely ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThere is no bus system in Jinotega, but it is a fairly small town and easily traversed by foot. Taxis ......
Read MoreHolidays and Fiestas
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaHands down, the most exciting day on Jinotega’s calendar is May 3rd, when everyone in town, young and old, makes ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThe rainy season in Jinotega starts in mid-May and lasts through June,when muddy roads might inhibit visitors from climbing the ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaAlthough Jinotega is only 34 km from Matagalpa the bumpy, windy road makes the trip an hour and a half. ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaEsteli is a fairly safe city, and in the central areas travelers should have no problem walking around at night. ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWith a few exceptions (notably Hotel Cualitlan, La Casita, and several cigar factories) most hotels, restaurants and sites in Esteli ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaFrequent buses to Matagalpa run from 5:15 am to 4:50 pm and to Managua’s Mayoreo terminal from 3:30 am to ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe temperature in Esetli usually falls around 27°C (80°F) but during the rainy season from June to November temperatures can ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaMost celebrations occur in December. Street fairs are held every weekend of that month and on the 8th (the anniversary ......
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Destinations
La Libertad and Santo Domingo
May 05, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaLa Libertad Bordering the Amerrisque mountain chain, La Libertad is located 174 km from Managua and 34 kilometers from Juigalpa. ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Nueva Guinea, NicaraguaPopulation: 80,000. Nueva Guinea was created in the 1960’s as part of a federal homesteading initiative backed by the American ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Cuapa, NicaraguaWith a tiny population of 1,100, the cowboy town Cuapa is located 152 km from Managua and 25 from Juigalpa, ......
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Rosita
Apr 28, 2009 - Rosita, NicaraguaRosita itself does not have much to offer except for a glimpse at an authentic Old-West style mining town. However, ......
Read MorePuerto Diaz
Apr 28, 2009 - Puerto Diaz, NicaraguaOnce one of the most important ports in Nicaragua, Puerto Diaz, which sits on Lake Cocibolca, was the base from ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Bonanza, NicaraguaPopulation 15,000 First discovered in 1880, the gold vein in Bonanza was taken over by a Canadian mining company, and in ......
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Apr 28, 2009 - Siuna, NicaraguaPopulation 10,000. This old gold mining town (where ruins of the mines still remain) is the main point at which ......
Read MoreMulukuku
Apr 28, 2009 - Mulukuku , NicaraguaMulukuku was originally established for refugees of the Contra War. Following the war there was a period of rebuilding aided ......
Read MoreSan Jose De Los Remates
Apr 28, 2009 - San Jose De Los Remates, NicaraguaPop 5,000 This tiny cowboy town offers a surprising amount of activities for wilderness buffs and those interested in community development. ......
Read MoreDipilto
Apr 27, 2009 - Dipilto, Nicaragua20 km north of Ocotal is Dipilto, a town whose claim to fame is without a doubt its exceptional coffee. ......
Read MoreCondega
Apr 27, 2009 - Condega, NicaraguaUrban pop – 10,000, total municipality 30,000 Also known as “Tierra de Alfareros” (or Land of the Potters), the city of ......
Read MoreMozonte
Apr 27, 2009 - Mozonte , Nicaragua5 km north of Ocotal, this small village is best known for its production of ceramics, the sort of which ......
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Apr 24, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaTiny, isolated Jalapa is home to roughly 20,000 inhabitants, many of whom work in the production of corn, coffee and ......
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Apr 24, 2009 - Macuelizo, NicaraguaAn entire kilometer of the snaking Macuelizo River is naturally heated. These untouched hot springs, part of private farmland, are ......
Read MoreCiudad Antigua
Apr 24, 2009 - Ciudad Antigua, NicaraguaCiudad Antigua’s prosperity in colonial times was also its downfall. Frequent looting by Miskito Indians, as well as the pirates ......
Read MoreSan Fernando
Apr 24, 2009 - San Fernando, Nicaragua22 km from Ocotal on the road to Jalapa is San Fernando, home to over 200 coffee farms where over ......
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Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaPopulation 29,500. Most visitors swing by Ocotal on their way to the Honduran border at Las Manos, not realizing that ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaPop 53,890. 122 meters above sea level. Juigalpa was believed to have been originally inhabited by the Chontal people who, ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Comalapa, NicaraguaPopulation 11,800. One of the oldest municipalities in Chontales, much of Comalapa’s atmospheric colonial architecture is in tact, making it ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Camoapa, NicaraguaPop 36,500, 114 km from Managua. Founded August 23, 1858, this cowboy town, the second largest in the region after ......
Read MoreSanta Lucia
Apr 14, 2009 - Santa Lucia, NicaraguaSanta Lucia was established in 1904 to centralize scattered farming communities in the region north of Boaco. Here, travelers will ......
Read MoreCentral Nicaragua
Apr 14, 2009 - Central Nicaragua, NicaraguaGrazing cattle atop rolling green hills and cowboys strutting in spurred boots are common sights in Boaco and Chontales. As ......
Read MoreSan Juan De Limay
Apr 14, 2009 - San Juan De Limay, NicaraguaTravelers usually come to dry, isolated San Juan de Limay for just one reason: soapstone sculptures. Intricately carved and impeccably ......
Read MoreSan Ramon
Apr 14, 2009 - San Ramon, Nicaragua12 km from Matagalpa. This little town is home to once-active La Leonesa and La Reina goldmines which were established ......
Read MoreRio Blanco
Apr 14, 2009 - Rio Blanco, NicaraguaThis protected national reserve, known to the Sumos people as the mountain of water, is actually an eroded volcano dating ......
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Apr 14, 2009 - Sebaco, NicaraguaPopulation 15,000. 105 km north of Managua. On the crossroads between Matagalpa, Esteli and the south, Sebaco is largest city ......
Read MorePueblo Nuevo
Apr 14, 2009 - Pueblo Nuevo, Nicaragua606 meters above sea level, This 350 year old town (not so new anymore)is located northwest of Esteli has a ......
Read MoreEl Chile
Apr 14, 2009 - El Chile, NicaraguaTo increase your handbag collection with some truly special pieces, head to the tiny village of El Chile located 30 ......
Read MoreChaguitillo
Apr 14, 2009 - Chaguitillo, NicaraguaPopulation 3500. For a half-day’s excursion outside Matagalpa, consider heading to Chaguitillo. As this sleepy little town lacks restaurants and ......
Read MoreSan Rafael Del Norte
Apr 13, 2009 - San Rafael Del Norte, NicaraguaPopulation: 5458, Altitude: 1172 meters. Twenty-four km from Jinotega and 184 km from Managua. Founded in 1848, San Rafael del Norte ......
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Aug 02, 2008 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaPopulation 109,000. 700 meters above sea level. 130 km from Managua. Named for the Matagalpa Indians, the city of Matagalpa ......
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Hotels
Mi Hotelito
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaOne of Jalapa’s budget options is Mi Hotelito, located creepily enough, behind the cemetery. The basic rooms cost between five ......
Read MoreEl Pantano
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaConsidered the best hotel in town, Dutch-owned El Pantano offers seven well-equipped rooms in two red-brick bungalows. Double rooms (20 ......
Read MoreHotel Colonial
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaIn an effort to keep up with Hotel El Portal del Angel, Hotel Colonial has replaced its tacky faux-gilded furniture ......
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Hotel El Portal del Angel
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaThis upscale hotel is brand, spanking new and ready to compete with El Colonial --formerly the swankiest digs in town. ......
Read MoreHotel Panamericano
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaSomoto’s best budget option has two locations. The one on the north side of the park has a bit more ......
Read MoreHotel Frontera
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThe premier hotel in Ocotal, Hotel Frontera provides lots of amenities, but not a lot of character. Rooms are big ......
Read MoreHotel El Viajero
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaHotel El Viajero offers big, clean rooms at an affordable price. At the time of writing, the hotel was undergoing ......
Read MoreHospedaje Casalejas
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThis family run hospedaje offers eight simple, clean rooms, all of which have shared bath. The water is cold but ......
Read MoreHotel Casa Country
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaConveniently located across from Parque Palo Solo, Hotel Casa Country is a decent midrange option for travelers looking for slightly ......
Read MoreHotel Los Arcangeles
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaA swanky option east of the cathedral, Hotel Los Arcangeles may be the closest thing to an American-style hotel in ......
Read MoreHotel El Regreso and Hospedaje Nuevo Milenio
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThe small, colorful rooms wrapping around the bright second-floor terrace at El Regreso will do the trick for budget travelers. ......
Read MoreHotel Farolitos
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaFor slightly more upscale lodgings in Boaco, try the Hotel Farolitos, located halfway up the hill between the central park ......
Read MoreHotel Santiago
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThe best reason to choose this clean, inexpensive hostel is its owner, Carlos Obando, a friendly English speaker who, if ......
Read MoreHotel Sobalvarro
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaFlanking the Central Park’s south side, Hotel Sobalvarro is a basic, clean, and convenient option for the adventurous ones who ......
Read MoreHotel Lomas de San Tomas
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFrom its well-landscaped vantage point, Hotel Lomas de San Tomas literally and figuratively looks down at the rest of Matagalpa. ......
Read MoreHotel E&V
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis mid-range option is a step up and a hike up from the budget dives in the center of town. ......
Read MoreHotel Fountain Blue
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaSeveral blocks north of the teeming town center, Hotel Fountain Blue is a clean, quaint option for travelers tired of ......
Read MoreHotel Plaza
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaOn the southeast corner of Parque Ruben Dario is yet another budget crash-pad, which from the outside is indistinguishable from ......
Read MoreHotel Alvarado
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaLocated across the street from Parque Ruben Dario is Hotel Alvarado, one of a few midrange options in the area. ......
Read MoreHotel Ideal
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaTucked away several blocks behind La Catedral San Pedro, Hotel Ideal is a quiet, secure place to spend the night. ......
Read MoreHotel Apante
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaHotel Apante might be somewhat basic in its appearance, but the hot water coming out of your shower head will ......
Read MoreHotel Café
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaHotel Café offers by far the most amenities and the most elegant atmosphere in Jinotega. The hotel centers around a ......
Read MoreHotel Kiuras Café and Restaurant
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaOnly two weeks old at the time of writing, you can still smell the fresh, brightly colored paint at Hotel ......
Read MoreHotel Sollentuna Hem
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThis cozy, well-decorated hotel is a nice change of pace for travelersin need of ahomey touch. There’s a comfortable sitting ......
Read MoreHotel La Fuente
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaSome will consider Hotel La Fuente’s location convenient; others will be put off by the close proximity to the crowded ......
Read MoreHotel Bosawas
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaClean and cheap Hotel Bosawas will hit the spot for budget travelers. Rooms are basic and you can get breakfast ......
Read MoreHotel Los Arcos
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaIf you didn’t notice the stunning garden, spotless rooms, amazing customer service, and high end on-site restaurant, certainly the towels ......
Read MoreHotel Cualitlan
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaLocated on a secluded side street near the bus terminal, Hotel Cualitlan is far enough outside of town to offer ......
Read MoreHotel Don Vito
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaBrand spanking new at the time of writing, Don Vito is squeaky clean, with a strong scent of air freshener. ......
Read MoreHospedaje Luna
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaHopedaje Luna is the only real backpacker’s hostel in Esteli. As such it features a book-swap, lots of tourist info, ......
Read MoreHotel El Meson
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaRooms at El Meson are homey, featuring colorful curtains, TV, and a few personal touches. Also available are fans and ......
Read MoreHotel Miraflor
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWell located near Artesenias La Esquina, Restaurante Vuela Vuela and Café Luz, Hotel Miraflor is a basic option in the ......
Read MoreHospedaje Familiar
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaDona Edith runs a tight ship,zipping between her hotel and adjoining eatery serving typical Nicaraguan food. Travelers looking to stay ......
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Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaDon’t be deterred by the bleak reception area. Upstairs Hotel Esteli is quite nice, with clean, basic rooms, some of ......
Read MoreHotel Sacuanjoche
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaParty animals may find the 10 pm curfew at Sacuanjoche a drawback. But travelers of a different temperment will enjoy ......
Read MoreHospedaje Chepito
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaHospedaje Chepito should be called Cheap-ito, as it is one of the most affordable lodgings in town. Tried and true ......
Read MoreHotel Soza
Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaHotel Soza is another budget option in the heart of town. Located right next door to Supermercado La Matagalpa, the ......
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Restaurants
Sonia's
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaPork lovers will appreciate Sonia’s, where the fried pig and the yucca con chancho are specialties. Plates go for around ......
Read MoreLas Sopas
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaFor tasty appetizers head to Las Sopas, where typical dishes cost between 2.50 USD and 4 USD. This restaurant also ......
Read MoreLuz de Luna
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaOffering typical Nicaraguan food, hamburgers and a variety of deep fried meats, this restaurant is also one of Jalapa’s nighttime ......
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Yusvar
Apr 27, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaBritish-owned Yusvar is a new addition to Esteli’s gringo scene.This tiny, cute nook has a concise (English) menu of healthy ......
Read MoreRestaurante El Sopazo
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaThe big, open space at Restaurante El Sopazo becomes a dance floor on Saturday and Sunday nights, when live bands ......
Read MoreDon Chu
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaLocated three blocks south of the central park, this spacious restaurant is one of Somoto’s fancier haunts. The menu features ......
Read MoreSky Dancing
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaOpen only on Saturdays, this is the place (literally the only one) to get your dance on in Ocotal. Entrance ......
Read MoreBuffet Comedor Llamarada Del Bosque
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThose hankering for fresh fruits and veggies should make a beeline for Llamarada Del Bosque. This buffet style restaurant has ......
Read MoreLa Yunta
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaFor good eats and live music, head to La Yunta, located one block west and three south of the park. ......
Read MoreBar Oasis
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bar Oasis serves up typical Nicaraguan fare at low prices. Gallo pinto, eggs and ......
Read MoreReposteria Doris
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaFor a sweet breakfast treat, hit up the Reposteria Doris, sandwiched between the Archeology museum and the Universo Cyber internet ......
Read MoreLa Casa de Queso
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, Nicaragua7/24 Casa de Queso is the only establishment open round the clock in Juigalpa, and as the name might suggest, ......
Read MoreCarne Asada Raquel
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaCarne Asada Raquel offers traditional Nicaraguan food at traditional Nicaraguan prices. While the menu is standard, the food is particularly ......
Read MoreLa Cazuelita
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaWhile the food at La Cazuelita is standard and more expensive than other establishments in the city, there are two ......
Read MoreEl Alpino
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaPerhaps Boaco’s fanciest place to have a bite, El Alpino features steaks, seafood, chicken, and hamburgers, served in a large, ......
Read MoreMarikimber
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaIf you’re tired of gallo pinto and have a hankering for some pizza, head to Marikimber, where your pie comes ......
Read MoreCafetin el Verdi
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaWith good food and friendly service, this hole-in-the-wall is a great stop for the budget traveler in need of a ......
Read MoreNightlife in Matagalpa
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFaraon has karaoke and dancing and is a good place to go on Thursdays. Saturdays and Sundays the hot places ......
Read MoreLa Casona
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAverage restaurant by day, live music venue by night. On Thursdays when the sun goes down the locals come out. ......
Read MoreBar Y Restaurante Pescamar
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaEven if you miss the sign with an image of a big fish, as soon as you set foot in ......
Read MoreLa Vita e Bella
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaHidden on a tiny street in the north part of the city, this funky feminist eatery is worth going out ......
Read MoreMana del Cielo
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAnother cafeteria-style option in Matagalpa, Mana del Cielo serves up local favorites like yucca, pork chops, sausage, beans and rice. ......
Read MorePique’s Restaurante Antojitos Mexicano
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis upscale Mexican joint serves up all the usual favorites, including guacamole, tacos, chicken in mole sauce and beef with ......
Read MoreCafeto
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis clean, bright coffee shop is unique in Matagalpa for its variety of hot and cold sandwiches. Also on the ......
Read MoreMadretierra
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaDark and sexy, this bohemian enclave offers great music, eclectic décor and a cozy atmosphere in which to have a ......
Read MoreCafé Latino
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaKind of like Dunkin’ Donuts ut more upscale, this café is the only place in the city (and possibly all ......
Read MoreCafé Barista
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaIn this coffee growing region, how can Matagalpa not have at least one gourmet Java spot? Winner of the World ......
Read MoreEl Sopon
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThe loud music blasting from El Sopon might make you think you’ve come upon an electronics store (once you’ve been ......
Read MorePanaderia Musmanni
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaStroll through the Parque Dario then stop in here for fresh-baked breads and pastries. This humble looking bakery smells like ......
Read MorePicoteo Café and Pub
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaDespite being located on Matagalpa’s crowded main strip between the two parks, Picoteo is easy to spot --just look for ......
Read MoreEl Buen Sabor
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaIt is easy to be seduced by the aromas wafting from this small cafeteria-style restaurant, located across the street from ......
Read MoreDon Chaco’s
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaTravelers who haven’t seen fresh fruits and veggies in a while will be thrilled to come across Don Chaco, a ......
Read MoreRestaurante Borbon
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaRestaurante Borbon is easily the swankiest restaurant in Jinotega. Impress your date with a well-picked wine off the extensive list, ......
Read MoreLa Colmena
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaWith wood paneling, turquoise tablecloths and Chinese lanterns, this eatery is one of the most upscale places in town to ......
Read MoreBuffet Soda El Tico
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaBig, clean and casual, Soda El Tico features wooden furniture, local artwork and even a little jungle-gym out back. Outdoor ......
Read MoreCafé Pastelaria Villa La Cruz
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaLocated across the street from Hotel Kiuras, this adorable brand new café offers up coffee, pastries, and a variety of ......
Read MoreRoca Rancho
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThis restaurant-bar maintains a tropical vibe despite the fact that it’s located among misty mountains. The circular layout centers around ......
Read MoreCafetin Trebol
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaCafetin Trebol is your classic hole in the wall with plastic tables and insufficient lighting. No frills --just tasty food. ......
Read MorePullaso's Ole
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaEsteli’s top steakhouse is Pullaso’s Ole, which boasts pleasant outdoor seating as well as a colorfully decorating interior dining area. ......
Read MoreVuela Vuela
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaAttached to Hotel Los Arcos, this swanky restaurant offers up mainly Spanish, but also typical Nicaraguan cuisine. This includes steak ......
Read MoreCasa Vecchia
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWith mellow lighting, crisp tablecloths and real stemware, Casa Vecchia provides an elegant atmosphere for romantic dinners or special celebrations. ......
Read MoreGran Via
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe only restaurant in town where you can drink Mexican beer and listen to mariachi music while chowing down on ......
Read MoreCafé Reposteria Mamilou
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaMamilou’s owner, a French speaking Swiss national has recently opened this adorable, European style café. Although the entrance is off ......
Read MoreMocha Nana
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaAlong with Café Luz, Mocha Nana is another gringo favorite. Come for the capeccinos (1 USD), or even Irish coffee ......
Read MoreCafe Luz
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaOffering up dishes with an international flair such as Thai chicken, hummus, lentil dahl and lasagna, Café Luz is the ......
Read MoreComedor Pinareno
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe Cuban-born owner of this pleasant eatery offers Nicaraguans a taste of his homeland. The menu features classic Cuban sandwiches ......
Read MoreDon Pollo #2
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWith sparse décor and a limited menu, Don Pollo #2 can fill your belly and satisfy your craving for a ......
Read MoreLicuados Ananda
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaKnown to locals as the Yoga Center, this restaurant is an offshoot of the adjacent Casa de Cultura where you ......
Read MoreBuffet Familiar Shalom
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWith bright décor, and a clean, airy atmosphere, Buffet Familiar Shalom offers particularly well spiced typical fare at budget prices. ......
Read MoreLa Casita
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaOwned by a Scottish expat, La Casita is an urban oasis found about 1 km south of the city along ......
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Activities
La Canavalia
May 01, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaLocated 19 kilometers from Matagalpa within the community of La Corona is La Canavalia, a coffee farm owned by ADDAC, ......
Read MoreBosawas Biosphere Reserve
Apr 28, 2009 - NicaraguaDeclared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1997, Bosawas is the largest protected reserve in all of Central America. At ......
Read MoreReserva Natural Cerro El Arenal
Apr 28, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaTwelve kilometers from Matagalpa on the way to Jinotega, this small, fertile reserve is home to organic coffee plantations, farms ......
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Piedra Luna
Apr 27, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaTen kilometers southwest of La Dalia is Piedra Luna, a deep, refreshing natural pool within which is a large rock ......
Read MoreEl Salto de Santa Emilia
Apr 27, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFifteen kilometers from Matagalpa this waterfall is easily accessible by car and is a popular destination for locals during the ......
Read MorePine crafts
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaJalapa is known for its handicrafts made of pine -- bundles of needles are fashioned into sculptures, baskets and vases ......
Read MoreFinca La Reforma
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaA forty-five minute walk from the community El Limon is the pine tree farm, Finca La Reforma. Owner Fidel Gonzalez ......
Read MoreHotsprings
Apr 27, 2009 - Jalapa, NicaraguaThere are several hotsprings in the Jalapa area, though none of them are developed for tourism. Still, guides procured through ......
Read MoreReserva Natural Meseta Tisey-Estanzuela
Apr 27, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaLess frequented than Reserva Miraflor is Reserva Natural Meseta Tisey-Estanzuela, also located outside of Esteli. Trails within the expansive forest ......
Read MorePico Mogoton
Apr 24, 2009 - San Fernando, NicaraguaTwenty kilometers (12 mi) from San Fernando and directly bordering Honduras is Pico Mogoton. At 2,107 meters (6,913 ft) above ......
Read MoreFinca Esperanza Verde
Apr 20, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaIn 2004, this 220 acre farm was named the world’s best eco-lodge by the Smithsonian Magazine. Finca Esperanza Verde was ......
Read MoreCigar Factory
Apr 20, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaUpon entering Nick’s Cigar Company in Esteli, visitors are immediately accosted by the overpowering scent of tobacco. The entrance room ......
Read MoreRosquilla Factory Tours
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaDespite its unassuming appearance, with roughly three dozen bakeries, Somoto is the main producer of this most quintessential of Nicaraguan ......
Read MoreGrand Canyon of Somoto
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaFormed by volcanic rock, this geological marvel is between five and 13 million years old, dating back to the Miocene ......
Read MoreRodeo at Plaza Taurina Alberto Homberto e Isabel Mongrio
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaCowboy town that it is, it’s no surprise that Juigalpa hosts a popular rodeo every month. Thanks in part to ......
Read MoreBalneario Las Penitas
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaLas Penitas is known locally as balneario, (spa) but don‘t expect a salt scrub down or massage --it‘s really more ......
Read MoreJardin Zoologico Thomas Belt
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaOne of two zoos in Nicaragua, and the largest, Thomas Belt will come as a shock to most western travelers. ......
Read MoreParque Palo Solo
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThis clean and airy park is a great place to catch a view of Juigalpa’s stunning surroundings. Around the central ......
Read MoreMuseo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea
Apr 15, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaPart portrait gallery, part museum and part old fashioned freak show, this eclectic assemblage of artifacts is the one place ......
Read MoreHiking Mombacho
Apr 14, 2009 - Camoapa, NicaraguaFor an easier day hike outside of Camoapa, consider heading to Mombacho, a forested peak offering beautiful views of the ......
Read MoreHiking Quizaltepe
Apr 14, 2009 - Camoapa, NicaraguaAt 300 meters high, this monolith (whose name in Nahautl means “place of the grinding stone”) is visible from all ......
Read MoreHiking to La Cebadilla
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaIf you’re itching to strap on those hiking boots while in Boaco, head to La Cebadilla, from which there is ......
Read MoreAguas Claras Hot Springs
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaIf you start to miss hot water while in the Boaco area, you might want to check out the Aguas ......
Read MoreCerro El Faro
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaFor a panoramic view of Boaco and the Rio Mayales valley, climb the Cerro El Faro. This tower was constructed ......
Read MoreParroquia de Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaAlthough smaller and more run down than Santiago Apostol, Nuestra Senora still retains a lot of character. The Eastern Orthodox ......
Read MoreLa Parroquia de Santiago Apostol
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThis cheerful, yellow church sits atop the upper part of the city and is the focal point of the town ......
Read MoreThings to See and Do Summary
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaTravelers who come to Boaco are mainly looking for a friendly, safe and quiet place in which to relax. Other ......
Read MoreSanta Emelia
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFor a refreshing day trip out of Matagalpa, head to this small community, which is in proximity to many waterfalls ......
Read MoreReserva Natural Miraflor
Apr 14, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaLocated 35 kilometers (22 mi) northeast of Esteli, this campesino-owned nature reserve became protected in 1990, and is a haven ......
Read MoreReserva Natural Macizos de Peñas Blancas
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAs it is 73 km from Matagalpa, visits to Peñas Blancas usually last for about three days. Given the lack ......
Read MoreCemeteries
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaMatagalpa is home to two cemeteries. Historically, one was sanctioned for Catholics whereas the other was for foreigners. However, today ......
Read MoreEl Castillo del Cacao
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaChocophiles unite! A tour through El Castillo del Cacao takes the visitor through the process of chocolate production, from the ......
Read MoreOther Hiking Around Matagalpa
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaThere are several day hikes that can be taken advantage of by a visitor to Matagalpa. Centro Girasol prints maps ......
Read MoreHiking Cerro Apante
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis short, easily accessed hike is a good way to stretch your legs and get your heart rate up during ......
Read MoreParque Ruben Dario
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaProviding leafy respite from the heat, Parque Ruben Dario, named for the premier Modernist poet in Latin America, is one ......
Read MoreMuseo de Café
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaPerhaps surprisingly, the Museo de Café has very little about coffee. Most of the museum is devoted to pre-Columbian artifacts. ......
Read MoreCasa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaIn order to get a sense of the roots of the Nicaraguan Communist movement, you might want to visit the ......
Read MoreIglesia Catedral San Pedro
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa Activities, Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis blindingly white church is easy to spot in the distance, so makes a great reference point for navigating Matagalpa. ......
Read MoreLago de Apanas
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThe creation of Lago de Apanas is a feat of engineering which can be attributed to bright minds from Italy, ......
Read MoreHiking around Jinotega
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaAnother hike to try after mastering Cerro La Cruz is Cerro Los Papales on the mountain flanking the east side ......
Read MoreCooperative Coffee Tours
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaFounded in Jinotega in 1997, Soppexcca, a union made up of 15 small farms, supports various community initiatives including those ......
Read MoreEcological Fincas
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaWith its fertile soil, the rolling mountains of the Jinotega province are prime territory for farming. Agro-tourism is in its ......
Read MoreCentral Park
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaFlanked on its east side by Cathedral San Juan, the central park is the spot for a lazy morning or ......
Read MoreCerro La Cruz
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaEven if you can’t make it to Jinotega on May 3rd when the entire town makes a pilgrimage up to ......
Read MoreCatedral de Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaSimply constructed in 1823, Catedral de Nuestra Senora del Rosario was remodeled in 1889 and then again in 1929, when ......
Read MoreMuseum of History and Archaeology
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaAdjacent to the Gallery of Heroes and Martyrs, this tiny, slightly dilapidated museum houses an eclectic collection of artifacts, from ......
Read MoreGallery of Heroes and Martyrs
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThis moving tribute was founded and is run by the mothers of widows of soldiers killed in the Sandinista Revolution. ......
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Tours
Independent Tour Guides
May 03, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThere are no official tour operators in Jinotega, but there are many individual guides listed at the Intur office whom ......
Read MoreOther tours
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaOther than Matagalpa Tours, there are no licensed tour companies in the city. However, independent guides can be contacted and ......
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Services
Internet and International Calls
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaSomoto has lots of places to use the internet and make international calls, but Café Internet has WiFi and there’s ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaBDF is the only bank in town and fortunately it recently installed an ATM. Money can also be exchanged there. ......
Read MoreLaundry
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaLaundry services can be arranged through most hotels. ......
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Medical
Apr 17, 2009 - Somoto, NicaraguaFor minor ailments go to the Profamilia clinic near the bus station. For middle-of-the night emergencies head to the hospital ......
Read MoreClinic
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThere is a Profamilia clinic four blocks south of the central park, on the left side. Dr. Alberto Valle works ......
Read MoreInternet and phone
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaCyber Copy-Comp is located a block west of the park and charges .50 cents for an hour for internet. Half ......
Read MoreTourist Information
Apr 15, 2009 - Ocotal, NicaraguaThe Intur office is located one block west and four blocks south of the park. It doesn’t have a whole ......
Read MoreHospitals and clinics
Apr 15, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaBoaco is home to a newly built hospital with modern facilities. Regional Hospital Padre Jose Nieboroski is located on the ......
Read MoreLaundry
Apr 15, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThere is no place to have your laundry done in Boaco, so be prepared to wash your unmentionables in a ......
Read MoreInternet and phone calls
Apr 15, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaPhone calls and internet can both be found at Cyber Olama, conveniently located across the street from the west edge ......
Read MoreTienda Cowboy
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaYour one-stop shop for western apparel in Juigalpa, Tienda Cowboy has a large array of cowboy boots, hats, belt buckles, ......
Read MoreGroceries etc.
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaGroceries and toiletries can be bought at Supermercado San Antonio, one block southwest of the park. Fresh produce, however, is ......
Read MoreLaundry
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThere are no laundromats in either Juigalpa, but you might be able to arrange some washing at your hotel. Otherwise ......
Read MoreMedical
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaHospital Azuncion can be found on the main highway, across the street from La Quinta Hotel and Discoteca. More conveniently ......
Read MorePost Office, Internet and International Calls
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThe post office is located around the corner from the church. At 60 cents for an hour of internet, Universo ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaMoney can be exchanged at either Banpro (which also has an ATM) or BDF, located across the street from one ......
Read MoreTourist Information
Apr 14, 2009 - Juigalpa, NicaraguaThere is a tourism office in Juigalpa, but the pamphlets offered are outdated and the people working there are of ......
Read MoreWestern Union
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThere is a Western Union located one block north of the Santiago Apostol church. ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaThe only two banks in Boaco are located one and a half blocks away from one another, both along the ......
Read MoreTourist Information
Apr 14, 2009 - Boaco, NicaraguaWhile there are several signs (which happen to point in different directions) that direct one towards the Intur Office, such ......
Read MoreArtesanias Cardoza
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaArtensanias Cardoza will take care of all your mass-produced souvenir needs: cigars for the uncle you never see (1 USD), ......
Read MoreMedical
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFor middle-of-the-night emergencies, go to Hospital Regional Cesar Amador Molina located at the northern edge of town between the highways ......
Read MoreTalabarteria Santana Los Chavarria
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaOn a nondescript street on the north side of town is the humble workshop of a local family that has ......
Read MoreInternet and International Calls
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaMatt's Cyber is located on Avenida Jose Dolorese Estrada (Avenida Del Comercio). Cafe Latino, across the street from Parque Ruben ......
Read MoreCeramica Negra
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaWhile the exterior of this tiny shop is easy to miss, Dona Ernestina’s pottery, ranging from tiny teapots to foot-tall ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAll the banks cluster around Parque Morazan. Although you can exchange money at Citibank, it does not have an ATM, ......
Read MoreLaundry
Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThere are no official laundry services in town. See if your hotel can arrange washing. ......
Read MoreGroceries
Apr 13, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaFood and toiletries are available at the Supermercado La Matagalpa. The large Pali supermarket, located two and a half blocks ......
Read MoreLaundry
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaThere are no laundry services in Jinotega, but as is the case in many towns in the area, washing can ......
Read MoreMedical
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaProviding many of your service needs, including medicine, what is considered the best bread in the city and information about ......
Read MoreInternet and International Calls
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaInternational calls can be made at Llamadas Heladas which cost 10 cents a minute to the United States. There are ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaBanpro, BAC and Bancentro all have ATM machines, can exchange currency and are located in the same area north of ......
Read MoreTourist Information
Apr 13, 2009 - Jinotega, NicaraguaJinotega’s Intur office is located one block north of the Texaco station. There you can find several people who are ......
Read MoreHospital and Clinic
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaHospital Regional San Juan de Dios, located south of the city, is not terribly pleasant and should only be visited ......
Read MoreRay Lun
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe only place to get your clothes machine washed is at Ray Lun, located in a convenience store between the ......
Read MoreShopping Summary
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaEsteli offers more shopping opportunities than any other town in the northern highlands. Items crafted in outlying communities can all ......
Read MoreInternet
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaAcross the street from the DHLis Internet Conectate and four blocks east of that is Cybernica. Internet cafes, almost all ......
Read MorePost Office
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe post office changes location frequently as it is not always able to meet its rent, but it can be ......
Read MoreWestern Union
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaWestern Union is one block south of the Supermercado Las Segovias. ......
Read MoreBanks
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaBDF, BAC and Banpro are all located at the intersection known as esquina de los bancos. All have ATM machines ......
Read MoreTourist Information
Apr 13, 2009 - Esteli, NicaraguaThe best resource for tourism information in Esteli is Janie ("Juanita") Boyd, owner of Café Luz and Hospedaje Luna. Leaflets, ......
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Jobs
Other volunteering opportunities
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaBelow is a short list of several more Matagalpa-based organizations that prospective volunteers can contact by phone. Centro Las Hormiguitas ......
Read MoreCasa de La Mujer Nora Hawkins
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAnother women’s rights organization, Casa de la mujer Nora Hawkins provides support and medical care for victims of domestic violence. ......
Read MoreMovimiento Comunal Nicaraguense
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaThis group promotes the mobilization of the poor in defense of their human, economic, social and political rights. It organizes ......
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Colectivo de Mujeres Matagalpa
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaColectivo de Mujeres is the place to go for people interested in women’s issues and the arts, though those with ......
Read MoreCentro Girasol
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaIn all of Central America, Centro Girasol’s playground is the only one that meets the needs of handicapped children. There ......
Read MoreGrupo Venancia
Apr 14, 2009 - Matagalpa, NicaraguaAs of 2006, Nicaragua has become one of the only countries in the world with a complete ban on abortion. ......
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