Cárdenas, Rivas

We spent the week in Cárdenas, Rivas.  It’s a quaint little fishing town on the south edge of Nicaragua (and Lake Nicaragua – which is the tenth largest lake in the world).



There are some really nice views of Ometepe.


Interestingly enough, Costa Rica is just a stone’s throw away, the border being separated by a rickety old fence.


An hour up the road towards Colón, in the Los Ángeles area, there are other real nice views of Ometepe.



Cárdenas, Rivas is a wonderful place to visit – the people are really friendly and there abounds some breathtaking scenery from the Nicaraguan countryside.  It is a real gem amongst the many options for tourism in Nicaragua.

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:45 p.m. in Beach/Playa, Destinations/Destinos, Nature/Naturaleza, Rivas

Flat screen? Why?<<<...>>> ¿Pantalla plana? ¿Para qué?

Anyone interested in a television?  In Managua, Nicaragua you can still get a deal on one of these.  Delivery is included!

¿Alguien tiene interés en una televisión?  En Managua, Nicaragua podés todavía conseguir uno de estos.  Entrega a domicilio incluida!!!

Posted by Editorial Team on 6:44 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades

Panama Bridge in Nancimí, Rivas

Here we are traveling over a quite narrow bridge in the Tola-Nancimí region of Rivas in Nicaragua.

Aquí vamos pasando por un puente angosto en la zona de Tola-Nancimí, Rivas, Nicaragua.

Posted by Editorial Team on 5:55 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades, Destinations/Destinos, Rivas

Home cooked lunch in Nicaragua/Almuerzo casero en Nicaragua

We had a nice home cooked meal in Nancimí, Rivas, Nicaragua.  It consisted of chicken (cooked in olive oil and basil), slightly refried beans, fried green plantains (called tostones), a salad made of tomato, onion, cilantro and lime juice, rice and some nice ice-cold Coca-Cola to wash it down.  One of the simple and delicious home cooked meals that you might be served off the beaten path in Nicaragua.

Comimos un delicioso almuerzo casero  en Nancimí, Rivas, Nicaragua. Consistió de pollo (sofrito en aceite de oliva y albahaca), frijoles ligeramente refritos, plátanos verdes fritos (llamados tostones), una ensalada hecha de tomate, cebolla, cilantro y jugo de limón, arroz y una Coca-Cola bien helada para bajarlo todo. Es una de las comidas deliciosas y hechas en casa  que vos podrías probar en caminos adentrados de Nicaragua.

Posted by Editorial Team on 11:15 a.m. in Nicaraguan Food/Comida Nicaragüense

Size matters not/Importa el tamaño no

Posted by Editorial Team on 11:03 a.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades, People/La gente

Managua...in pictures...en fotos

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:12 p.m. in Destinations/Destinos, Managua

Hotel Económico, Granada, Nicaragua

This small hotel has three suites and eight habitaciones.  Breakfast and internet are included.  Prices start at $40 per night.  It's not one of the most luxurious places to stay in Granada but is safe, clean and practical.  It is located about 10 blocks from the central park.

Este pequeño hotel tiene tres suites y ocho habitaciones.  El desayuno e internet están incluidos.  Precios comienzan a $40 por noche.  No es uno de los lugares más lujoses de Granada pero es seguro, limpio y práctico.  Se ubica aproximadamente 10 cuadras del parque central.

Phone 505-2552-0697
reservations: hotel_economico@yahoo.com

Posted by Editorial Team on 8:54 p.m. in Granada, Hotels/Hoteles

Bankruptcy/bancarrota

I saw this piggy bank broken on the side of someone's rural home. I asked around and identified the child who it belonged to. How much was inside? C$50 ($2.50). Probably went to buy some caaaaannnndey!!!

Miré este chanchito quebrado al lado de la casa rural de alguien. Pregunté por allí quién era el dueño y me di con un chavalo. ¿Cuánto habia adentro? C$50 ($2.50). Probablemente andaba carameleándose....

Posted by Editorial Team on 8:24 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades