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    Re: How to reserve Casona Colonial in Leon

    by applejuice39 31 May 2012

    If anyone needs it, here's their actual website: http://www.casonacolonialguest.com/ I stayed there a few nights recently and I loved…

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    Leon, Nicaragua Gym

    by Combray 30 May 2012

    Headed to Nicaragua and Guatemala in a couple of weeks and am wondering if anyone can recommend a gym in Leon. Doesn't have to be fancy;…

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    Granava vs Leon

    by karnacinta 20 May 2012

    Have 3 days to spend in Nicaragua, and have to decide between Granada or Leon. Any suggestion? Any shuttle from Managua International…

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    RE: Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

    by Torgeir1989 19 May 2012

    Ok. You're generally safe in Nicaragua as long as you follow certain guide lines. And no. 1, don't fuck around in Managua after dark.…

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    RE: Nicaragua Fun

    by dashglobal 13 May 2012

    Jackyl, I wont be staying in Chinandega, will get a room in Leon and just take a taxi. There is a pretty big club called Dilectus in…

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    Nicaragua Fun

    by dashglobal 30 April 2012

    Me and my buddy are heading to Nicaragua after meeting up for a few days in San Salvador. Gonna have about a week total in Nicaragua…

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    RE: Fun things to do with 2 TEEN boys? (Oh my!)

    by RobertoGustavo 07 April 2012

    I agree, Dolly. And someone going to Nicaragua for the first time should see the beauty of Granada, in my opinion. Leon is lovely and…

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    Re: Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by otta86 12 February 2012

    Agreed on Sonati. We did a hike with them to Volcan Telica (fantastic) and although we didn't stay at Sonati overnight, we spent quite…

  9. wulfruny avatar

    RE: Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by wulfruny 12 February 2012

    you're welcome - Leon is a very nice place - have fun can't help you on the travel except to say that I went from San Jose to Rivas on…

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    RE: Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by suly716 11 February 2012

    Thanks so much for the replies! Much appreciated!

  11. wulfruny avatar

    RE: Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by wulfruny 10 February 2012

    Sonati is a really nice hostel - very clean, friendly, comfortable beds, loads of fans in the rooms. not a party place, but very social,…

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    RE: Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by globaler 10 February 2012

    ViaVia is very popular so make reservations if you are really keen on staying there, especially weekends. Fridaynight will be noisy if…

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    Travel time from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua

    by suly716 10 February 2012

    My boyfriend and I will be travelling from San Jose, CR to Leon, Nicaragua next week. I'd like to know what the approximate travel time…

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    3 Week Trip Report

    by randihanis1 08 February 2012

    I just got back from 3 weeks in Nica and thought I would share my experience! There were 2 of us traveling so all prices are for double…

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    Trip report: Leon, Esteli, Matagalpa

    by sarahbp 24 January 2012

    My husband and I (early 30s, not too interested in crowded hostels or a party scene) headed back to Nicaragua this year for vacation and…

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    RE: Getting from Leon, Nicaragua to San Jose Costa Rica

    by SoloHobo 20 January 2012

    The bus from San Jose to Cahuita leaves from 6am to 4pm. Its takes 4 hours about. From Nica border to SJ is 6 hours. Crossing border can…

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    RE: Getting from Leon, Nicaragua to San Jose Costa Rica

    by wulfruny 20 January 2012

    there is a Tica Bus office in Leon - my advice is to get there asap and see waht they offer - those long-haul buses can book up a few…

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    Getting from Leon, Nicaragua to San Jose Costa Rica

    by endo415 20 January 2012

    Hello... I´m trying to get from Leon, Nicaragua to San Jose, Costa Rica (actually trying to reach Chauita, CR) as soon as possible. I…

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    Rolling tobacco

    by Adamalama 16 January 2012

    Please can someone help me??? My name is Adam and I'm a roll up smoker. I have…

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    RE: Best value: 2 months in Mexico or Guatemala-Honduras

    by ayearinmotion 09 January 2012

    Oh and by the way, Granada and Leon in Nicaragua are really nice colonial towns and not far from Honduras.

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    RE: CA/SA - Oct-Jan: Nicaragua recap

    by tungurahua 20 December 2011

    Good report. I spent nearly five weeks in Nicaragua and never made it to Granada! Masaya did have a nice untouristy vibe. Granada was…

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    RE: How to reserve Casona Colonial in Leon

    by wam3 11 December 2011

    We were there last November. It is a beautifull place with Turtles in the garden. Loved it.

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    RE: Thanksgiving dinner in Leon, Nicaragua?

    by bonniegirl 11 December 2011

    If kids can blame lost homework on "the dog ate it," then perhaps your parents can blame the turkey catastrophe on the dog too! Pepe…

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    RE: Thanksgiving dinner in Leon, Nicaragua?

    by SoloHobo 11 December 2011

    The most memorable Turkey Day for me was when I was about 10, youngest of 6, all the aunts/uncles and grandparents were over, and somehow…

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    RE: Thanksgiving dinner in Leon, Nicaragua?

    by bonniegirl 11 December 2011

    Oh SoloHobo you are so right about Thanksgiving...it's all about the company you're with and enjoying the time together. You jogged my…

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