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RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

by Sinaloa237 30 May 2012

Though I understand your trip is much larger than Nica alone, I feel it is a bit sad to spend just 5 or 6 days there (not even talking…
RE: Bus across country

by lucapal 29 May 2012

OP There was a similar post recently on this...use the search function (top right). Basically...if you take a very early bus to Tegu…
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.…
Bus across country

by libero1 29 May 2012

Hi all! I want to go from La Ceiba to Esteli (Nicaragua) How many buses do I need to take for this? Is it possible in one day? Than…
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…
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…
Overland across border travel

by libero1 28 May 2012

Could anyone tell me about going from La Ceiba down to Esteli? Is it possible in one day by bus? Something like La Ceiba to Tegu...cha…
RE: Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

by etcap 21 May 2012

>can I just flag down a bus to Granada from the airport, or do I have to go into Managua? You have to go to Managua first. Minivans leave…
RE: Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

by globaler 19 May 2012

you can flag down an Esteli-bound bus at the airport, almost every half hour , and start your trip the other way around for Granada you…
Re: Arriving in Managua at 1 AM

by evanrh 19 May 2012

I appreciate the advice. Any specific recommendations on places to stay or eat in Leon? Also, since you were there for 4 months, did…
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: The best school for real immersion

by Bwiley8 12 May 2012

More important than the language school is the individual language instructor and how motivated you are into staying with the "immersion"…
Re: The best school for real immersion

by vittoret 11 May 2012

The non-gringoest place I've heard of is [Hijos del Maiz Spanish school|http://www.hijosdelmaiz.net/eng/vision.html], out in the boonies…
The best school for real immersion

by lelongino 11 May 2012

I'm planning on spending a couple months this summer studying Spanish in Nicaragua. I'm at an intermediate level currently, and really…
RE: 12 days in Nicaragua. Suggestions?

by mattarse 08 May 2012

If you have the time I highly recommend checking out Somoto Canyon (near Esteli). I've posted some pictures here: http://www.mattsrespite…
RE: La Ceiba to Esteli in one day

by brokenfish34 07 May 2012

great thanks - we're staying in La Ceiba for a night so seems we can make it there. Ta for the advice.
RE: La Ceiba to Esteli in one day

by chefhagan 07 May 2012

It is doable if the connections are right. If you get to Teguc by 11am as per #1 then it is not that far.
RE: La Ceiba to Esteli in one day

by BarPro 06 May 2012

easy! well it if you take the 5:15 am Hedman Alas bus ($35)from La Ceiba to Tegucigalpa you should get there around 11 ish. There are…
La Ceiba to Esteli in one day

by brokenfish34 06 May 2012

Hi, we need to get to Esteli from La Ceiba preferably in one day as dont really want to linger in Tegucigalpa. Has anyone done this…
Re: Hiking guides in northern Nicaragua

by troixtraveler 02 May 2012

I agree that the best "tour operators" are the local guides who know the area. I never have used a tour operator for hikes and treks.…
RE: 3 weeks with young kids (4 & 6) - ideas please?

by tamita89 27 April 2012

I traveled to Nicaragua with my 6 & 9 yr. old last summer and we had a wonderful time. I agree with the recommendation to go to Ometepe,…
Central America for 3 months with children

by tamita89 27 April 2012

Saludos, I am planning to spend about 3 months in Central America with my 2 children (ages 7 & 11) begining in January. (I know it's…
Central America for 3 months with children

by tamita89 27 April 2012

Saludos, I am planning to spend about 3 months in Central America with my 2 children (ages 7 & 11) begining in January. (I know it's…
Re: From Nicaragua to Guatemala

by cascada 09 April 2012

Hi Steve, Thanks so much for your reply. I'd heard that there was a TicaBus office in Esteli, good to have confirmation. I don't mind…
From Nicaragua to Guatemala

by cascada 08 April 2012

Hi everyone, I'm currently in Granada, Nicaragua and will be going to Esteli on Tuesday afternoon (4/10). I will need to be in Guatemala…