SAN JUAN DEL SUR
This small, tranquil fishing village is located only about 24km north of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast. The beautiful bay is becoming a desirable destination for surfers and travelers alike because of it’s picturesque white sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, ecological richness, and relaxed “Nica-style” atmosphere.
GRANADA
You’ll definitely get a taste of Nicaraguan history by visiting the city of Granada, located on the north west coast of Lake Nicaragua. Being the oldest city in Central America, it’s filled with awe-inspiring colonial architecture, authentic Nicaraguan shops, horse drawn carriages, and lively historic cafes.
MANAGUA
Managua, Nicaragua’s Capital, is the bustling core of the country, where nearly all industry and commerce is located. It is by far, the countries largest city and is currently working towards being a major cultural and educational site for travelers.
ISLE DE OMETEPE
Made up of two active volcanoes blanketed in lush green tropical forest, this island is surely a place you’ll want to experience. The island was said to be inhabited since 2000-2500 B.C. and there are still many remnants of these natives. Canoe through lagoons and rivers, horseback through the untouched country-side, bicycle to beautiful white sand beaches, or take a bus from village to village. There is no place like it in the world.
LEON
This small city is considered the heart of Nicaraguan culture. Up until 1851, Leon was the capital of the country. You can still see and feel the history within it’s streets. The Leon cathedral is the largest in all Central American and it’s building are some of the most dated in the entire country.
LITTLE CORN ISLAND
Located about 45 miles off the Caribbean shore of Nicaragua, this tiny island is found. It is truly a tropical paradise that is still completely untouched by the hands of typical tourists. A trip here will be most enjoyed by those who love to travel far off the beaten path. English is the first language and scuba diving and deep sea fishing are the activities of choice…well, besides lying in a hammock, eating fresh lobster, and listening to Caribbean tunes…
NIGARAGUA FEATURED PROPERTY: MORGAN’S ROCK
Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge is more than just a hotel or luxury resort. It is a unique and natural haven for the true traveler who is looking for a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination. But most importantly, it is a project of nature conservation, community development and reforestation offering Agro and Ecotourism at its best.
Enjoy the solitary companionship of one of Nicaragua ’s most beautiful beaches while slipping back into your spacious private bungalow overlooking Pacific sunsets and tropical wildlife. Remind yourself how to play with time while working with nature.
NICARAGUA GENERAL INFO:
MONEY: 1 US Dollar = 17.87144 Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro. Money exchange is available in banks, exchange houses, hotels and street vendores (not recommended). Dollars are readily accepted anywhere except in the countryside. The airport tax is $20.00 and sales tax is 15%.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizens are required to have a passport valid for atleast six months after entering the country. A Tourist Card (US$ 5.00) must be bought upon arrival.
GOVERNMENT: Nicaragua is independent, free, sovereign, unitarian and indivisible. It is a democratic, participative and representative republic. Managua is the nation's capital and the seat of the Government.
LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language. On the Atlantic Coast the indigenous population speaks English and Miskito.
POPULATION: The "Nicas" are friendly and obliging people, with a matriarchal society.
The country is multi-ethnic with no official religion. Nicaragua's population is very young, 60 percent is under 17 years of age. Mestizos of mixed Indian and Spanish blood make up the majority of the population and they are the originators of Nicargua's colorful folklore, music and much of its religious tradition.
Managua is the nation's capital with a population of approximately one million, 27 percent of the entire country's popultation. On the Atlantic Coast there is also strong African influence which has its roots in the black workers brought in by the British to work the plantations and in Jamaican immigration. Another predominant ethnic group is the Miskito Indian.
PUBLIC SERVICES: Electricity is generally 110 watts and 220 watts for special services.
Drinking water is available in the major cities and chlorinated water can be obtained in any other city.
There is a national telephone service network. There are public telephones in Managua, major cities and TELCOR offices. International phone calls can be made by dialing 164 in Managua and 02-164 in any other department.
CLIMATE: Nicaragua has a predominantly tropical climate, alternating between two seasons: rainy and dry (winter and summer). This is the result of its geographic location between 11 and 15 degrees latitude north and the humidity from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans which give it a fairly stable season.
In the Central Region the rainy season lasts from May to October. The dry season occurs from November through April. During December the weather is more temperate. The warmest months are March, April and May, Nicargua's "sea season".
The climate in the Atlantic Coast has been classified as having the highest temperature and humidity. The temperature in this region corresponds to that in tropical jungles and ranges above 89° F.
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