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Republic of Nicaragua in Central America.

Departments in Nicaragua [ departamentos ]: Boaco, Carazo, Chinandega, Chontales, Esteli, Granada, Jinotega, Leon, Madriz, Managua, Masaya, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, Rio San Juan, Rivas.

Autonomous regions in Nicaragua : Atlantico Norte and Atlantico Sur

Nicaragua is the largest Central American nation. It is bordered on the north by Honduras and on south by Costa Rica. Its western coastline is on the Pacific Ocean, while the east side of the country is on the Caribbean Sea.

Capital City of Nicaragua: Managua City. 


hotels, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / traveling to nicaragua

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Hostels Nicaragua

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Hotels in Nicaragua

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Nicaragua Nature Reserves, Parks and Wildlife Refuges

Nicaragua has 78 nature reserves that cover more than 21,000 km2; the following list is a very brief summary of some of the parks which have enough infrastructure and nearby lodging to permit access to Nicaragua's spectacular nature without wilderness camping.

 Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve
Central America's largest expanse of lowland rain forest reserve, called by UCLA biologists the finest rain forest nature reserve in Central America.
 Los Guatuzos Wildlife Refuge
A precious wetland, gallery forest and tropical wet forest wildlife park located on the southern shores of Lake Nicaragua and the western shores of the San Juan River.
 La Flor Wildlife Refuge
This coastal sea turtle nesting site is visited by more than 30,000 olive ridley turtles annually making it one of the most important Pacific Ocean sea turtle nesting sites in the Americas.
 Mombacho Cloud Forest Reserve
Situated on top of the sleeping Mombacho Volcano, this lovely reserve has some of the most beautiful cloud forest flora seen anywhere in Latin America with numerous flowers, bromeliads and orchids amongst its 800+ species of plant life.
 Chocoyero Nature Reserve
This tiny reserve set in a narrow canyon is rich in wildlife, in particular the scandalous chocoyo (varieties of Pacific green parakeet) which nests along the canyon's cliffs next to a tiny cascade.
 Montibelli Nature Reserve
A private, family owned nature park in greater Managua and the Pacific basin's best forest reserve for bird watching.
 Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve
Part of the national park system and an important coastal wetlands reserve. The barrier island of Juan Venado is 22 km long and a half km wide.
 Selva Negra Cloud Forest Reserve
A private reserve in the northern province of Matagalpa. The forest is part of an organic shade coffee operation and hotel project owned by third generation Nicaraguans of German origin. The forest is great for hiking, though wildlife tends to be difficult to spot.
 El Jaguar Cloud Forest Reserve
A private forest reserve that combines with an organic shade coffee farm. This forest located at 1,300 meters above sea-level his home to prehistoric ferns, giant oaks of up to 50 meters high, strangler figs, bromeliads, orchids and more than 150 species of birds.

[ Above text is from Tours Nicaragua ]

Tour Operator / Travel Agents 

 Tara Tours [ CT ] - Exotic destinations in Central and South America
 Tucan Travel
If you have an adventurous spirit, a strong sense of fun, a desire to embrace new cultures and long to see the world as it really is, then come and take the adventure of a lifetime with us and lose yourself in Nicaragua.



Incoming Tour Operator

 DeTour
 Gray Line Tours Nicaragua
 Tours Nicaragua [ Managua, Tel: + (505) 270-8417 ] ***
Tours Nicaragua is Nicaragua's only tour outfitter owned and operated by native English speakers.
 Va Pues Tours [ Managua ]

Travel Guides Nicaragua / Related books

Travel Guides Nicaragua

 Nicaragua / Footprint Travel Guide - Richard Leonardi
Once synonymous with Marxist revolution, Nicaragua is now a paradigm of peace and democracy. The largest and least densely populated of Central American republics is so far off the beaten track as to make the middle of nowhere seem overcrowded and the only activity you'll see is from its countless volcanoes.
Paperback 352 pages (July 29, 2005); Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; Language: English; ISBN: 1904777422
 Nicaragua's Best Guide
Nicaragua's Best Guide ® is a non-governmental, private, on-line magazine that is broadcast on the Internet on a quarterly basis, covering topics relevant to Nicaraguan culture, ecology, history, tourist attractions, entertainment, art, food, and folklore.
 My Car in Managua - Forrest D. Colburn
Paperback 135 pages (June 1, 1991); Publisher: University of Texas Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0292751249
 The Rough Guide to Central America: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama 
Peter Eltringham, Jean McNeil, James Read, Iain Stewart
This guide to Central America includes candid reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink on all budgets. Written by a team of experts on the region, it features coverage of Central American history and politics, culture, wildlife and ecotourism. Practical information is provided on a range of activities from exploring the flora and fauna of the cloudforest to diving off the coral islands of the Caribbean.
Paperback 848 pages (November 29, 2001); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1858287367

Transport / How do I travel to Nicaragua

 Managua Airport - Managua Ac Sandino Airport

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Nicaragua

 Map of Nicaragua [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Language course - Learn Spanish Latin American
There are many factors that are attributable to the birth of the Latin American Spanish language but it is important to realise that it was a slow and gradual process. Although there are differences between Castilian Spanish and Latin American Spanish – particularly relating to pronunciation – they do not prevent mutual intelligibility.
The differences between these two languages are equivalent to those between British English and American English.

 Tourist Board Nicaragua - Nicaraguan Tourism Institute
The diversity of the tourist attractions within the country, includes the white sand beaches of San Juan del Sur, Rivas, famous for its pristine waters, and a world Mecca for sport fishing.
The most popular destinations for nature lovers include the cloud forests from the Natural Reserve Volcano Mombacho in Granada, Maderas Volcano in Ometepe island [ the biggest island of the world on a fresh water lake ] and the Indio Maiz Biosphere Reserve on San Juan River , and some active volcanoes that offer visitors a chance to see the awesome power of nature such as the Masaya Volcano, Cerro Negro Volcano and others.

 Nicaragua - Presidencia de la República

 Asamblea Nacional
El Estado Nicaragüense está organizado en el ámbito político y  administrativo por cuatro órganos de gobierno o Poderes del estado, que son: Poder Legislativo, Poder Ejecutivo, Poder Judicial y Poder Electoral. Estos órganos de gobierno son independientes entre sí y se coordinan armónicamente, subordinados únicamente a los intereses supremos de la Nación y a lo establecido en la Constitución Política de la República.

 Managua City - Capital City of Nicaragua - Sitio de la Alcaldía de Managua
Largest city of Central America
Sitios de Atracción Cultural: Las Huellas de Acahualinca, Las Ruinas de la antigua Catedral, La nueva Catedral, El Palacio de Bellas Artes, El Monumento a Montoya, La Estatua del Cacique Dirigangén en el Parque Las Piedrecitas, La Glorieta del Parque Central. Entre otros sitios encontramos los Monumentos a : Rubén Darío, Cristo Rey, La Purísima, La Madre, El trabajador, El Güegüense, Augusto C. Sandino.

 Boaco Departamento
 Carazo
 Chinandega
 Chontales
 Esteli
 Granada - Granada Nicaragua
Granada, one of the most important cultural and natural attractions of Nicaragua, is situated at the shore of Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) and opposite of the impressive volcano Mombacho. This city, which origins from Colonial times, was founded by the Spanish conqueror in 1524. It is doubtless one of the best locations to rest and enjoy a very special atmosphere by exploring the past.
This site is dedicated to offer the best information about the city, which will help you to plan your stay and experience all the brightness of this location.
You will find information about the best hotels, restaurants and tours in Granada.
 Jinotega
 Leon
 Madriz
 Managua
 Masaya
 Matagalpa
 Nueva Segovia
 Rio San Juan
 Rivas

 Atlantico Norte - Autonome Region
 Atlantico Sur

 Lago Managua
 Lago Nicaragua

 Chinandega City
 Corinto
 Estelí
 Granada City
Granada - or the "Gran Sultan" is one of Latin America's most beautiful colonial cities. This ancient town founded in 1524 on the shores of mighty Lake Nicaragua is full of history and Spanish colonial charm and is famed as one of the oldest European settlements in the western hemisphere.
 Jinotega
 Jinotepe
 León -  set between the Pacific Ocean and a jagged range of active volcanoes
León was Nicaragua's colonial capitol for 297 years. This city is home to more than 12 colonial period churches, each one unique in its design from tiny parish size chapels to the mighty Cathedral, Central America's largest church. León is also the home of Nicaragua's greatest passion, poetry, the origin of numerous internationally renowned poets, including the national hero Rubén Darío, considered one the Spanish language's 5 greatest literary figures. León has two very good hotels, and is perfect for setting off to visit Nicaragua's Maribios Volcanoes for hiking or kayaking the Juan Venado Nature Reserve.
 Masaya
 Montelimar
 Ocotal
 Rivas
 San Juan del Sur

 Bank - Banco Central de Nicaragua 
 Press - La Prensa - daily
 Press -  El Nuevo Diario - daily
 Press - Confidencial - weekly
 Radio - Radio Nicaragua - government-owned
 Radio - Radio Pirata - private, Managua music station
 TV - Telenica Canal 8 - commercial - live TV [ RealPlayer ]

Cuisine - Nicaraguan Foods / Recipes

 Food in Latin America

History of Nicaragua

Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain)

Colonized by Spain in 1524, Nicaragua achieved independence as an independent state in 1821 and joined the United Provinces of Central America. It separated from the federation in 1838, becoming a completely sovereign republic in 1854.
Managua was damaged by earthquake and fire on March 31, 1931 and by fire again in 1936. On December 23 , 1972, the city was very severely damaged in an earthquake. In 1998 Managua was damaged by a hurricane.
 Nicaragua's History - Wikipedia
Early history of Nicaragua, Anastasio Somoza Garcia's rule, American economic involvement in Nicaragua, The younger Somozas, The Sandinista Insurrection, Sandinista rule, The post-Sandinista period.
 Washington, Somoza and the Sandinistas: Stage and Regime in US Policy Toward Nicaragua 1969-1981 
Morris H. Morley
This study of U.S. policy toward Nicaragua during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter presidencies reveals the fundamental importance Washington placed on preserving state institutions in Latin America while adopting a much more flexible approach regarding support for elected regimes or dictatorial rulers. The Carter White House decision to dump a longstanding ally, Somoza, and support a regime change was triggered by the appearance of a mass-based social movement led by radical nationalist guerrillas posing a challenge to both the dictatorial regime and, more importantly, the state structure that underpinned it. This book is based on the extensive use of personal interviews and recently declassified U.S. government documents. Among its distinctive features is the emphasis on the pivotal role Washington played in contributing to the long-term survival of the Somoza dictatorship. It is the first detailed study, based on original research, of Nixon and Ford policy toward Nicaragua, and it contains the most detailed discussion of U.S. policy toward Nicaragua during the early period of Sandinista rule.
Paperback 355 pages (August 8, 2002); Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0521523354

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Besides Spanish-speaking Mestizo and white Nicaraguans, there are Syrian, Palestinian, and Armenian communities and other Middle Easterners as well.

 Culture of Nicaragua
 Nicaragua in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture
Nick Caistor, Hazel Plunkett
Paperback 100 pages (February 2002); Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group; Language: English; ISBN: 1566564387

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories

 BBC - Country Profile Nicaragua

 Nicatour

 Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional - Página Oficial
El Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional se funda en el año de 1961 como una organización político-militar, teniendo como ejemplo político principal la lucha de Sandino en defensa de la soberanía del país frente a la invasión de las tropas de los Estados Unidos.
 Partido Liberal Constitucionalista
Libertad, responsabilidad, tolerancia, justicia social e igualdad de oportunidades: son los valores básicos del liberalismo y sobre los cuales se debe cimentar una sociedad abierta y reconciliada entre sus múltiples actores. Estos principios exigen encontrar el cuidadoso equilibrio entre sociedades civiles fuertes, gobiernos democráticos, mercados libres y cooperación internacional.

 Centramerica.com

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Cities in Nicaragua: Alamikamba, Bluefields, Chinandega, Chichigalpa, Corinto, Darillo, Diriamba, El Bluff, Estelí, Granada, Jinotega, Jinotepe, Juigalpa, Laguna de Perlas, León, Managua, Masaya, Matagalpa, Matiguás, Ocotal, Peñas Blancas, Puerto Cabezas, Puerto Sandino, Rama, Rivas, Rosita, San Carlos, San José del Bocay, San Juan del Sur, San Rafael del Sur, Siuna, Telica, Villa Sandino and Waspam.


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