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[3 Mar 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Hotels in Granada

There are a wide range of hotels and accommodation in the city of Granada to suit any budget, from the hostels for backpacking tourists to luxury hotels. In fact, Granada has the most types of accommodation and hotels in all of Nicaragua. You can find hostels in the $6 a night range, right up to the luxury hotels which charge over $100 per night. The good thing about Granada is that all of the tourist sights are in walking distance and it’s a lovely city to walk …

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[7 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Festivals in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a country that carries its  traditions deeply in the heart.  Nicaragua is the perfect place to experience the encounter between two worlds.  There are a variety of  traditional fiestas which express these two worlds which you will experience if you visit during the festival or carnival time.
There are religious holidays, indigenous cultural celebrations and also fiestas from the days of the Spanish conquest, all combining to celebrate an unforgettable history that makes up Nicaragua today.
The following are a list of public holidays, celebrations in Nicaragua.  If traveling to …

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[5 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Volcanic Lake at Catarina

Catarina is a town near Masaya, Nicaragua which overlooks the Apoyo Lagoon.  Catarina is famous for its plant growing nurseries due to the rich soil.
Near the Lake, you will find a small market place where you can buy local artisan crafts and souvenirs and restaurants. During the weekend, it’s a very popular place for families and friend to go  – to the Apoyo Lagoon Viewpoint. The Apoyo Lagoon is actually a lake formed from an ancient volcano.  You’ll get a great view here and be able to buy some souvenirs …