Introducing Managua
Sprawling along the silvery edges of Xolotlán, broad Lago de Managua, this is the nation's capital and nerve center, an admittedly unlovely urban expanse of unsigned, tree-lined boulevards and uninspired modern monoliths that almost never seduce visitors into spending more time here than is absolutely necessary.
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Yet this sultry and seismic 'Daughter of War' and 'City of Peace' is beloved with a proud ferocity by its 1.4 million inhabitants, and its volcanic skyline and cosmopolitan charms have inspired a library's worth of poems. Aren't you curious as to why?
Start by ascending Loma de Tiscapa to Sandino's famous silhouette, with views from the ancient crater lake to monumental Volcán Momotombo (not to mention the wacky cathedral). And around you the city pulses, with great nightlife, excellent restaurants and, most importantly, thousands of families rebuilding their nation, poco a poco (little by little), into all that their poets and revolutionaries, campesinos and visionaries, once promised.
Last updated: Oct 1, 2008
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Re: Liviing in Nicaragua for 3 months
by bonniegirl 14 September 2011
You want to get away from the rat race....and you're looking at Managua??? Are you kidding? Traffic there is reminiscent of Washington…
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Re: Where to meet in Managua airport?
by bonniegirl 13 September 2011
I personally like the food court because you can sit down and use the free airport wi-fi. There is a Subway in the food court with tables…
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Re: San Salvador Hostel and San Salvador to Managua transport
by trvm 12 September 2011
> {quote:title=saracita wrote:}{quote} > Are there any other options? Another option is Transnica: http://nuevo.transnica.com/
