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travel through nicaragua
Posted: Tue January 7, 2003 11:33 AM UTC
hola amigos

i consider to travel through nicaragua this april for about 3 weeks. anyone can give me some advise on whether it is ok to travel alone in this country and what should be visited. i have heard of some crime there; anyone does have experience?

thanks for your answers and cheers,
kj
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Re: travel through nicaragua
Posted: Wed January 8, 2003 12:44 AM UTC
I traveled in Nicaragua back in 2001 and had a blast! I really wouldn't worry about it... it's just as safe as any other country in Central America. Plus it's not as touristy as Costa Rica :P. Just keep your eye out and have fun. Check out my pages for some pics..

Oh, you absolutely have to go to Isla Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua... stay at the imfamous "Finca Magdalena," where you can meet up with fellow travellers... or try a hostel in Granada to hook up with fellow travelers.... perhaps the Brass Monkey Hostel(sp).

have fun,
Fernando

PS: check out my pics and tips... feel free to email me your individual q?s or just reply in here.

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Re: Re: travel through nicaragua
Posted: Wed January 8, 2003 06:08 AM UTC
hi

thanks for your quick answer. and for sure, i will check out your pages. so i guess, with having my el salvador experiences, i wil have a good time also there.

put you on my friends list, as i have seen that you have been to some places i am interested in.

have a great day,
kj

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Re: Re: travel through nicaragua
Posted: Wed January 8, 2003 05:32 PM UTC
KJ,

No worries... you've certainly handled El Salvador with no problem. Nicaragua is not much different... One thing you'll miss is the popusas (sp) :(. They don't make those in Nicaragua... instead they make gallo pinto, which is also found in Costa Rica... it's a mix of rice, beans, and sometimes comes with a small portion of beef. Buses are the same, being old refurbished school buses. There are more reliable and expensive minibuses between the capital and Granada making the rounds until the wee hours of the night.

Bottom line: If you travelled through El Salvador you'll do fine in Nicaragua.

have fun,
Fernando

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Re: Re: travel through nicaragua
Posted: Fri February 7, 2003 10:13 PM UTC
I was wondering how your trip went. I am traveling to Managua this August 2003. I was wondering if y ou have any advise on vaccines needed when traveling to this region. Thanks.

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Re: Re: travel through nicaragua
Posted: Fri February 7, 2003 10:19 PM UTC
Hey Pack, try visiting the CDC webpage for vaccine and medicat information:

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

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