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Nicaragua : How do I travel?
How to go alone
To get to Nicaragua on your own, a plane ticket (about 700 to 900 € round trip from Europe) is enough! It may be wise to plan a little in advance the tour you wish to follow, in order to book the accommodation accordingly, you will make substantial savings. As for security, Nicaragua does not have a good reputation, but it is becoming increasingly safe. Just avoid walking alone at night in Managa and everything will be fine.
How to go on a tour
Not very touristy until recently, Nicaragua is slowly opening up to foreign travelers. A few agencies, generally used to working at the same time with neighboring countries (Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica), offer turnkey tours combining flights, accommodations, transfers and entrance tickets to the main tourist attractions.
How to get around
The plane is the fastest way to reach the remote areas of the east coast, but the prices are rather high. However, we recommend it to reach Corn Island, San Carlos and Puerto Cabezas. The boat is the most popular means of transportation in the east of the country, whether it is a ferry or a lancha (hard boat with a motor). Buses and cabs will do the trick in the city. You can also rent your own vehicle, as long as you are familiar with the Nicaraguan traffic rules!
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Nicaragua : Discover
Nestled between the Caribbean coast and the Pacific Ocean, Nicaragua is a country with a wealth of natural resources: a land of volcanoes, lakes and jungle, nature lovers will be delighted to discover this country, where wildlife is also abundant. There are over 700 species of birds, for example!
The country is also fascinating to discover for its history and culture. Many regions are still marked by the troubles of recent history, and the duty of remembrance is important. Learn a few Spanish words so you can converse more easily with the locals, and sample the local cuisine, which varies from place to place.
Note that, for the first time, you need to fill in an online form 3 days before arriving in Nicaragua, to receive a pass that will allow you to cross the border. If you don't, you may be refused entry.
Nicaragua : The 12 keywords
Colonial
Founded by the Spaniards, the country preserves jewels of the colonial era. Granada is an architectural jewel frozen in time. Leon, its rival, has the largest cathedral in Central America. But also its imposing forts such as the San Pablo castle and the fortress of El Castillo testify to the struggle to repel the enemies.
RUBEN DARIO
Rubén Darío (1867-1916), poet, journalist and diplomat, began writing at the age of 12, "the child poet", changed the face of Spanish literature. "This is my evil. Dreaming. Poetry is the iron shirt with a thousand cruel spikes that I wear on my soul. The bloody thorns drop the drops of my melancholy."
Volcanoes
The country has no less than 50 volcanoes, between active, inactive and extinct. Among the most incredible: the Maderas and Concepción volcanoes located on the island of Ometepe; the Masaya, one of the most impressive; the San Cristobal, the highest. The Momotombo, its name means "big boiling summit"; and the Cerro Negro, its name is due to its color
Lakes
The 2 most important lakes of the country: Lake Managua or Xolotlán and Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca. The latter is the largest in Central America. Both cover 10% of the territory. There are 47 lagunas, almost all of volcanic origin and located at the bottom of ancient craters. The others in the Atlantic zone are of alluvial origin
BULLDOG SHARK
One of the most striking sights in Nicaragua is Lake Nicaragua, which is the only freshwater lake in the world where sharks, which are marine animals, are found. They have the characteristic of acclimatizing to fresh water because they swim up the San Juan River, swimming against the current, from the Caribbean Sea.
NATURE
With a lush and green nature, the country has nothing to envy to its neighbor. The country has unique freshwater habitats, spectacular marine environments and a wide variety of forests. These ecosystems are home to a great deal of biodiversity and many parks and reserves offer the best way to observe nature
JOY OF LIFE
The Alegría por la vida carnival is the most important celebration in the country, and it takes place in Managua. With 200 floats and 400 activities from different regions, Nicaraguan culture is celebrated through artistic manifestations, such as dance, music, costumes and cuisine. A festival full of music and colors.
LAND OF STARS
A very surprising fact in Nicaragua with a curiosity that all star lovers will love. From the earth, it is possible to see some 88 constellations, and curiously, from Nicaragua, 86 of them are visible, and this from any place with few lights including from the backyard of a house. Incredible!
SMALL BUDGET
If anything increases the tourist appeal of the country, it is the possibility of traveling on a budget. From 20 € per day: for 10 € per night, you can find acceptable accommodation, and from 30 €, you can access good hotels. It is also possible to have a decent meal for 4 €, in the comedores
ECO-RESPONSIBILITY
The next green destination in Central America? You can see that the country is placing a great deal of emphasis on sustainable development. Fair trade hotels and farms are popping up everywhere, and there is an emphasis on education, including signs. There is still a lot of work to be done, but it is a good start.
THE NICAS
Nicaraguans call themselves "Nicas". They are proud to show you the natural and cultural riches of the country, they like to welcome foreign visitors and do not hesitate to start a conversation. You will appreciate the sense of hospitality of this exuberant, warm, poetic but also sad and very formal people
PARADISE ISLANDS
The best kept secret! Paradise islands practically unknown to tourists, the Corn Islands, lost in the middle of the Caribbean. The 2 islands are completely different from each other. Big Corn Island has better beaches and more things to do. But the car-free atmosphere of Little Corn Island gives it a special charm
You are from here, if...
You are here in Nicaragua when
- you are served gallo pinto for breakfast;
- the Miskitos are an indigenous people and not a distortion of the word mosquito;
- RAAN and RAAS are two autonomous regions on the Atlantic coast;
- flor de caña is a rum with a worldwide reputation;
- Ixchen is a medical clinic run by women, more than a place of care, it is a place to meet, help and support;
- baseball is the national sport of the country;
- the polica acostanda (sleeping policeman) is our speed bump
- you can ski or snowboard down the slopes of a volcano
- the cordoba is the local currency;
- the chocoyo del crater is a small parrot with beautiful bright green plumage that builds its nest in the wall of the mouth of the Santigo crater;
-obeah is a witchcraft practice imported from Africa by slaves. It is very rooted in Bluefiels.
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