Travel from Managua to Granada

Hello! I'm a solo female traveler and I'm arriving in Managua at 130pm. I've read on this forum that it is safest to take a taxi or paxeo at night, but I'd prefer not to spend $40 on travel. Is it safe for me to just take a bus from Managua to Granada in the afternoon? It's just me and my backpack, no big luggage.

Thank you for any help you can offer!

Horseriding in Nicaragua

Hi, I am looking for a finca in Nicaragua for 2-5 days' horse riding trip. This could either be a trek from A to B, or simply a stay at a finca with a decent amount of riding per day (at least 4hrs but more would be good). Has anyone had a nice experience anywhere in Nicaragua? Something with a cabin or a basic room included -plus meals, as I am expecting it will be somewhere quite far- and of course well-kept, energetic horses! Many thanks!

Corn Island from Bocas del Toro

I am trying to figure out what the best and cheapest way to The Corn Islands from Bocas Del Toro.

Who on the Nicaragua forum actually lives in Nicaragua?

I read a lot of back and forth in the responses. Someone makes a general statement about an area, or place, and another person responds with "there goes so and so again, they havent been to the country in years/months/ever"
Or posts that are in response to other posts saying things like "beware of posters who give advice without ever being to the country".

So i was wondering, who on the Nicaragua forum actually currently lives here in Nicaragua, and/or spends the majority of their time here for an extended period (maybe you live here 8 or 9 months out of the year on a permanent basis, etc). It doesnt count if you used to live here 10 years ago, or spent 3 weeks here in 2006.

It might help some people who browse the forum, see who can give more up to date or accurate info on certain areas, or maybe even PM directly if they have a more specific question for help.

Its not al... more »

Renting car for one week stay in San Juan del Sur

Hi - I am studying Spanish and staying with a family in San Juan del Sur with my 7 & 9 yr olds. It's unclear how easy it is to relay on taxis and public transportation to get to beach and probably one or two day trips to Granada We will mostly be staying around san juan del sur so seems a waste to rent a car, but I want lots of flexibility in getting to and from beaches with my kids so am concerned about having to adhere to bus schedules - and it sounds like taxis have become very expensive (when I lived there in 1996 you could take a taxi anywhere on pacific side for about $10)

Does anyone have any advice about whether I should rent or if it will be fine just using taxis and buses? BTW I have a very limited budget!

Specific Safety Advice - Managua-Granada after Sunset, Solo

Hi everyone,

I've read up on quite a few posts on this forum about safety in Nicaragua, and about the Managua-Granada route in particular, but still can't tell what the best solution is in my situation. So maybe you could help me with your opinions?

I'm a solo female traveller in my 20s headed to Nicaragua in mid-June for 2.5 weeks. I've travelled alone through places in Eastern Europe and India, and was in Costa Rica and Panama last spring for 5 weeks (with a travel partner though), so I generally feel comfortable with the idea of travelling by myself in the country. However, my flight arrives at 6pm in Managua and I'd ideally like to head right to Granada that evening. I know it's not late, but since the sun will have set by the time I'm on the road, I'm not sure if I should make the trip the day I arrive, or stay at the Best Western (as I've seen recommended) until the next m... more »

Fishing

Another one from the person headed to Nica over the Christmas holidays. Doing some VERY advance planning.

We love to fish. We'll be in Grenada and on Ometepe for a few days each. Any places that will take us out fishing...and, ideally, maybe cook up the fish with us? We'd love to rent a boat and head out on our own, but would also be interested in actually catching something, which probably means needing a guide.

So, any recommendations? And has anyone on here actually done any fishing in Nicaragua?

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2-3 adults, 2 weeks Nicaragua in July (after Costa). Ometepe, Granada for sure, Leon and NW coast probably. Depart via Managua. Should one reserve hotel rooms at this time of year? I don't like having to keep a schedule. Maybe for Rivas day before Ometepe? How about for Masaya - there doesn't seem to be many on line listings there? Don't need 3 star room but if that's what you can find to reserve on line, I could spring for one or two.

Thanx
Michael