There’s no excuse not to try traditional Nicaraguan food on your trip: meals are usually less than $5 and absolutely delicious! The country has a lot of variety in its cuisine, with each region having different specialties. From coconut and other flavors on the Caribbean coast to vigorón in Granada, there’s plenty to sample. Nicaraguan Food: […]
Without a doubt, my short time in Nicaragua was long enough for the country to win my heart. Every aspect of Nicaragua is extraordinary, with world-class volcanoes, stunning beaches, friendly people, and a genuine culture. Best of all, there’s huge variety in Nicaragua destinations, so you can have a well-rounded vacation. Here are the best
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Travelers visiting Nicaragua usually include both Granada and León on their itinerary, but they don’t know how to get from Granada to Leon. Traveling from one city to the other isn’t as difficult as you might think. How to Get from Granada to Leon by Taxi It takes about 2.5 hours by private taxi and costs
Nicaragua is starting to pick up popularity from travelers, but it’s still relatively un-visited compared to its neighbor Costa Rica. What a shame! Nicaragua is a beautiful country that offers a ton of variety, low prices, and friendly people. I barely scratched the surface of the country, with visits to Granada, Masaya, León, Somoto, Managua,
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No question about it: Nicaragua is one of my all-time favorite destinations. In fact, I loved my first visit there so much that I just couldn’t stop writing about it! Here’s a guide to all of my Nicaragua articles to help you plan your upcoming trip. Get Started: Just the Basics About Nicaragua Frequently Asked
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Nestled in the mountains of Northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border, the Somoto Canyon is an impressive site. The Coco River flows for miles, surrounded by vertical walls of up to 150 meters tall. After the brown and dust of León, Somoto is a verdant oasis, full of fresh and (relatively) cool air. As the canyon
Sure, Nicaragua is a country full of friendly people, low prices, and lots to do but there is one problem: it’s HOT. Unless you head into the mountains (which, eventually, I did), there is nothing even remotely comfortable about the weather. Luckily, the country has nearly 1000 kilometers of coastline, not including the many lakes
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Of all the things I did in Nicaragua, seeing lava at Telica Volcano was what I was looking forward to the most. I’m semi-obsessed with volcanoes and in prior years have hiked to inactive craters, climbed through lava tubes, and driven through desolate landscapes. Despite all this, I had never seen red hot glowing lava
Although there were a lot of things about Nicaragua that appealed to me, I’ll be honest: the number one reason I wanted to visit was for the volcanoes. Smoking Masaya was the first of three volcanoes I visited, but Cerro Negro was the most adventurous. After all, it’s the only place in the world where you
Note: This post is not intended for members of PETA, reptile lovers, vegetarians, or the easily offended. Please read with an open mind. * * * Food is a major part of traveling for me. I enjoy seeking out the best restaurants, sampling street foods, and taking food tours, so it
