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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: Las Peñitas in April

by lorryb 08 February 2012

can't comment on the surfing but if you plan on staying at Las Penitas or Poneloya a car isn't necessary, good bus service into Leon,…
4 month stay in Nicaragua

by methionine 19 July 2011

I have 4-5 months off next april and have decided to spend the time in another country. After a bit of reading and asking I decided to…
RE: San Jose to Las Penitas

by JoseKevo 07 July 2011

To get a better idea, gauge your location for Las Peñitas to León, Nicaragua...as this beach area is about 20km west of the city. Actually,…
RE: Apartment Rental - San Juan Del Sur

by uulwalker 02 April 2011

Sorry for not being very helpful, but as a highland girl I've never been to San Juan del Sur, despite spending nine months in Nicaragua.…
Re: Las Peñitas near Leon: caferul of the rip currents!

by sean420 27 March 2011

The waves la Las Penitas are brutal breaking right on the shore. We tried to go into the water but got beat up and our faces pushed into…
RE: Nicaragua, Honduras, or Panama: Comparison?

by travelinchef22 02 March 2011

Hey! I'm going to have to vote with the comments just above. Nicaragua is by far my favorite. So much so I keep coming back and I still…
RE: Hostal El Pulpo in Poneloya, near Leon

by JoseKevo 24 February 2011

Ruthsap - everything in Poneloya and Las Peñitas is basically built on either side of a long coastal road. Since the OP writes this hostel…
RE: 10 Day Leon-Granada-Ometepe Itinerary Feedback

by dollyd 08 February 2011

Let me get this straight. On day 6 you're going to kayak in the morning, then take a bus to Rivas and SJDS and then somehow end up on…
RE: 10 Day Leon-Granada-Ometepe Itinerary Feedback

by bethanym 08 February 2011

JK - Thanks for the pictures - they are stunning. I think we will probably end up just going to eat in Poneloya and skipping the beach…
RE: Hostal El Pulpo in Poneloya, near Leon

by zackzucker 02 February 2011

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check this out as I'll be staying in León shortly and want to get to the beach.
Hostal El Pulpo in Poneloya, near Leon

by karmicintent 02 February 2011

Hi All! Just thought I'd do a little spreading of the love about a place we stayed at in Poneloya, which is a beach town near Leon and…
RE: Weekend in Managua

by JoseKevo 24 January 2011

Yes, León has *a lot* more and while I realize you've only a weekend in Nicaragua and you'd like to see other places, things...don't be…
Re: Notes about a trip in Nicaragua

by llthomp 16 January 2011

Great tips! My husband and I are planning a 4-week trip to Nicaragua in June/July. His main priority is surfing and a low-key town; Poneloy…
Re: Surf in Nicaragua

by ejpopke 14 January 2011

If you want something a bit less touristed than SJDS, you might consider Poneloya or Las Peñitas. Both are easily accessible by bus from…
Re: Suggestions for good place to hang out for a few days, around $10/night?

by faceshots 01 December 2010

I suggest head to Leon about 1.5 hrs from Managua by mini bus. Leon is super laid back and has some great sights including the Catedral,…
RE: Bus- Esteli to Leon

by JoseKevo 24 November 2010

This [schedule|http://thebusschedule.com/ni/index.php] is only showing a 5:45am, but hey - you wanted early. I'm not sure if that's exact…
RE: Itinerary for upcoming trip to Nicaragua - feedback wanted!

by JoseKevo 04 November 2010

For Miraflores, see what [this place|http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1114872934#!/fincaneblinadelbosque] does for you. They were…
RE: Where to go in Central America for Surfing, Spanish and Chillaxing?

by wulfruny 23 August 2010

León is only about half hour from beaches - Las Penitas and Poneloya - I believe there are waves there - don't know about surf classes…
RE: Where to go?

by JoseKevo 15 July 2010

Have to agree about recommendations for León; quite the authentic, amazing place to enjoy what ever your interests, and very inexpensive.…
RE: A few days on the beach

by nicaguide 07 May 2010

Agreed, a forum is an exchange of information and ideas. I would head to Las Peñitas or Poneloya, the beaches near León, you're so close.…
Only one week in Nicaragua

by cburke 24 February 2010

After much delay, it seems as if I will finally get a chance to visit Nicaragua. I will have only one week, so I am trying to keep my…
RE: Itinerary Help - 15 days in Nicaragua

by sanjuandelsur 27 January 2010

You should be able to make the last ferry to Ometepe. There is a ferry that goes from Ometepe to Granada. I wouldn't suggest taking…
Re: Ideas for three days in Nicaragua?

by sanjuandelsur 25 January 2010

I personally prefer Leon over Granada. Leon is a real Nicaraguan town full of Nicaraguans, whereas Granada is a much more "gringofied".…
Re: 3 Days in Leon...What to Do?

by mmhbcn 22 December 2009

Inside the Cathedral, don't miss the statue "El Leon llorando" or "Leon llorando" made as a tribute to the poet Ruben Dario (Leon cries…