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A loop in Central America?

by colmharry 31 May 2012

Hi all, I'm flying into Mexico City and have 2 months to travel Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Unfortunately I'm flying out of Mexic…
RE: 30 days in Nica suggestions

by etcap 31 May 2012

I'd say one month is the bare minimum if you really want to see what Nicaragua has to offer. I just spent two months there this winter…
Re: From Ometepe to Leon?

by applejuice39 31 May 2012

I recently went from Ometepe to Léon. I got on the ferry from Ometepe at some time between 7 and 8 a.m., and I was in the centre of Léon…
RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

by gypsytoes 30 May 2012

I agree with etcap...get out of Managua as soon as you can. It is a dysfunctional, crime infested city. You can book online reservations…
RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

by etcap 29 May 2012

Especially as you say you are not into big cities, you could just leave Managua out and head straight from the airport to Granada, less…
Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by outanamez 29 May 2012

+No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be.+ Good to know. We just picked Masaya for something different.…
RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

No need to stay in Masaya, stay in Granada, or even Rivas if need be. I was thinking, you may want to take Tica Bus from San Jose to…
Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by outanamez 29 May 2012

Thanks so much for your suggestions! +Alajuela, CR (2 night) Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose+ A place afte…
RE: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by SoloHobo 29 May 2012

Alajuela, CR (2 night) *Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose* Ometepe, Nicaragua (2 nights) * How are you getting…
Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

by ashlita 29 May 2012

Hey all, Planning a trip through Nicaragua, Costa, Panama, and some of Colombia for beginning of January next year. I need some advice…
Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

by outanamez 29 May 2012

We will be going to Central America for 5 weeks, early June to mid-July. Our must-sees are Osa Peninsula and Nicaragua, and we will be…
RE: Central America & Mexico: September - Mid December

by MickyJY 28 May 2012

Hey Simone, Thanks for your advice and help! Whereabouts in Nicaragua are you living? Plan on doing the main places i guess; SJDS, Ome…
RE: Where to stay on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

by gypsytoes 26 May 2012

Hola, I live on Ometepe Island, so I may be able to help you. One of my favorite places is Charco Verde. They have cabanas on the beach,…
RE: Where to stay on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

by Up4FamilyFun 25 May 2012

I should have added, that we are traveling in next month in June
Where to stay on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

by Up4FamilyFun 25 May 2012

Any suggestions on where to stay on Ometepe with two kids - ages 5 and 6 (my husband and I) There are 4 of us total. We are not going…
Re: safety in nicaragua

by elsie44 24 May 2012

Here are some taxis I have used. I travel to Nicaragua every winter for 2-3 months, often alone. Just use precautions . There is some…
RE: Central America & Mexico: September - Mid December

by simoneberlioz 23 May 2012

Hi Micky i'm from Costa Rica but i live in Nicaragua; I'll tell you some recommendations for you to have a good trip in Central America…
RE: One week in Nicaragua

by irishtexasaggie 22 May 2012

Paxeos will take you from Granada to Managua for that early flight. I have done it many times. There is a shuttle at 4:15 or 4:30. …
Re: One week in Nicaragua

by esperanzas 22 May 2012

i agree with globaler. you will need to choose between the two departments. Leon and it's surrounding areas (las penitas, cerro negro,…
RE: One week in Nicaragua

by globaler 22 May 2012

There are shuttles running between Granada, Leon and SJDS. Also public minibuses (leave when full) between Granada and Leon with a change…
RE: One week in Nicaragua

by SoloHobo 22 May 2012

You really have time for two places, I would pick Granada and Ometepe. You could taxi from Granada to MGA early morning, prearranged…
Re: Granava vs Leon

by esperanzas 20 May 2012

The big question is "what are you looking for?" I ask because if you are looking for a clean, manicured, and Disneyland tourism, forgive…
RE: Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

by gypsytoes 19 May 2012

1. I agree with etcap. The cheapest way to get to Granada is to spend the night in the airport (UGH..you must be flying Spirit...they…
Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

by evanrh 18 May 2012

I'm spending all of June backpacking around Nicaragua. I've gotten some good advice and I have a pretty good idea of how I'm going to…
Re: Central America- rainy season and currency

by stephonya 17 May 2012

Twilightsmith, thanks for your great suggestions. I do have the LP CA on a Shoestring book, so I wrote down your suggestions and put them…