Mirador de Catarina

The Laguna de Apoyo near Masaya, Nicaragua is a blue jewel among a volcano rich area.  Of course, the best views of this treasure can be had from its upper rim, especially from the Mirador de Catarina (Catarina Lookout).  There is protected parking, artisan vendors, food and a lot of interesting people.  And you will always have a great view of the Apoyo Lagoon.

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Posted by Editorial Team on 9:51 p.m. in Catarina, Destinations/Destinos, Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya, Mirador de Catarina, Nature/Naturaleza, Tourism/Turismo

Wall painting in Masaya

This typical country scene is painted on the wall of a business on the highway heading out of Masaya towards Catarina. A very good painter indeed!!! Click on it to see it bigger!

Posted by Editorial Team on 2:53 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades, Masaya

Laguna de Masaya

Here's a nice view of the Masaya Volcano from a lookout in Masaya, Nicaragua.  Beautiful, is it not?

Aquí está un vistazo del Volcán de Masaya desde un mirador en Masaya, Nicaragua.  Bonita, ¿verdad?

Posted by Editorial Team on 7:13 p.m. in blogsherpa, Masaya, Nature/Naturaleza

Walmart expands in Nicaragua

Walmart of Central America recently opened the first of 5 new hibrid stores, called Maxi Pali, combining a warehouse concept with discount grocery store prices.  It includes the traditional Pali fare such as canned goods, fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and adds clothing, electronics, camping, hardware, banking (there is a Banpro branch inside the store) a a few other low key conveniences.  The air conditioned store also has public restrooms and a decent effort to keep them clean.  The first store is in León, Nicaragua.  The company promises the four other Maxi Palí stores in Nicaragua before the end of the year 2011 in Rivas, Masaya, Estelí and Managua.

Walmart de Centroamérica inauguró recientemente la primera de 5 nuevas tiendas con el concepto combinado de una bodega y un supermercado con precios bajos.  Incluye lo acostumbrado de Palí como abarrotes, carne, fruta y verduras y agrega ropa, electrodomésticos, equipo de 'camping', artículos ferreteros, y un banco (Banpro tiene una sucursal dentro de la tienda) y una que otra conveniencia.  Hay buen aire acondicionado y baños para el público.  Al parecer están haciendo esfuerzos decentes de mantenerlos limpios.  La primera tienda se ubica en León, Nicaragua.  Walmart ha prometido construir 4 más Maxi Pali en Nicaragua antes que termine el año 2011 en Rivas, Masaya, Estelí y Managua.

Posted by Editorial Team on 8:41 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades, Estelí, León, Managua, Masaya, Rivas

Tunnel painting/pintura de un túnel

I saw this painted on the outside of a house today in Masaya, Nicaragua. It seemed very interesting to me!!!
Hoy vi esta pared pintada en una casa en Masaya, Nicaragua. ¡¡¡Me pareció muy interesante!!!

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:19 p.m. in Curiosities/Curiosidades, Masaya

Volcano in MASAYA

We went to the Masaya volcano today. It's an interesting place where, for $4 a tourist ($1.50 for me), you will get closer to danger than you ever could in a "civilized" place. Very interesting. For more information, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaya_Volcano


There is a sign that says that all vehicles should be parked backwards facing out...and now you know why!!! Run!!!! Run!!!!!

Posted by Editorial Team on 10:31 p.m. in Destinations/Destinos, Masaya