Nicaragua Travel Forum

what's the average temperature and rain fall for july and august in san juan del sur ni ?

I'm a solo female American traveler looking for some affordable and safe accommodation, either a hostel or homestay.. preferrably a homestay to really help me with my deplorable Spanish. I won't be in Nica for more than 5 or 6 days, after a 2-week program in Costa Rica.

I'd like to spend no more than $30/day, including everything, but can expand that for the right place. Advice? Experiences?

Thanks!

I've travelled in Guatemala and Belize, but am a little worried about stories I've heard about kidnapping, rape and even murder in Nicaragua. Have you found it to be a really dangerous place? My boyfriend and I are planning to travel there in the end of June. I've heard Managua is especially bad and that's where we will be flying into. Is it easy to get out of this city safely? Any recommendations on how to do so? I'd really appreciate any advice! Looking forward to this trip but don't want to be an idiot, either.

Hi all,

A couple friends of mine and I are trying to decide if we should go to Nicaragua or Costa Rica this summer, around the beginning of July. We are 24 years old and want some adventure. I've heard so many great things about each country, but we are just not sure where to go for our 10 day trip.

Please please help us out and tell us where to go. We want to do some outdoors stuff, hiking, surfing, beaches, forest related activities.

What do you all think? THANKS

hello, I'm going to be traveling to Nic. in a few months and would like to know if anyone has used Explore Nicaragua Tours before. If so...can you please give me some feedback - pros and cons. Thank you.

Myself and a friend are off to Nicaragua for two weeks on 12 April, and would be grateful for any recommendations. We have some ideas, but aren't so clued up on what's really possible time-wise.

Our very rough ideas so far consists of heading out of Managua as soon as humanly possible when we land; then Granada (thinking a day in the town but maybe an extra day to do something like Volcan Mombacho, Las Isletas, or Laguna de Apoyo?), Isla de Ometepe for a couple of days (climb the big volcano and chill out for a day?), and 4-5 days in the Corn Islands (to dive, probably fly from Managua, as the overland trip sounds a bit much for just two weeks in the country).

Other than that, I would really love to go down to San Carlos and at least go as far as El Castillo on the Rio San Juan, but it sounds a bit ambitious to get there (on a 2 week holiday when there's plenty else we want to do); and my friend would really like to go to Matagalpa & Jinotega.

Two weeks really doesn't seem like nearly long enough even just for these things!! What would anyone recommend

Any thoughts very welcome!!!
Thanks in advance....

Can anyone suggest hotels (not a surf camp) in these ares?

thanks in advance

safe travels

Can anyone please tell me which stores exactly are in the metrocentro mall. Any listings will be much appreciated. And also if anyone can tell me the the cost range for the stores, i would be so greatful.

what is the name of the hotel behind roberto huembes market?

I would like to cross the nica border to Costa Rica and then head towards the Carribean side (specifically Tortuguero and perhaps Cahuita) where would be the most convenient border crossing be?

I want to take a surf trip. I am leaning towards Costa Rica but I found this site.... ZoomNicaragua.com Is it Safe to travel In Nicaragua?

I have heard conflicting information about either two or three daily buses from Moyogalpa to Mérida. The best info I've found says three buses leave Moyogalpa, at 8am, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm. The return trip from Mérida to Moyogalpa is a 4am, 8:30am and 3pm. Can anyone who has been on the island recently verify this? Also, do all the buses from Moyogalpa to Mérida go to Altagracia first before going 'off-road' to the south? Thank you.

We're getting into Managua after 8pm and fly out to Little Corn before 7am so we want to stay near the airport and explore Managua when we get back. Are there any recommendations of hotels nearby? Thank you.

Hi,

What is the exchange rate in Nicaragua in £ or $ ? Aare we best bringing £ or $ and as we land at 20.00 wherse is the best place to change money?

Regards Richard

Hi,

I wonder if you can help and give advice. I am taking wife and child 6 years to
Nicaragua. I have an itinery like this
in my head; not booked.
Land Mga 20.00 stay in Managua 15 March
go to Pochomil for two nights (to rest etc) 16 - 18 March
Go & stay leon / Esteli two nights 18 - 20 March
Go & stay Granada three nights 20 23 March
Go & stay SJDS four nights 23 27 March
Go to MGA and fly away on 27/28 March

Should we hire a car catch a taxi by hour as needed for trips etc. What about
the longer trips?

Wher would be the best place to start with day taxi hire?

Regards Richard

I'm flying to Managua in early March and will arrive at night. Then I only have 2 full days in Nicaragua and I leave in the afternoon of the 3rd day from Managua. I would like to accomplish 3 things in Nicaragua:
1. tour/trek a volcano
2. go on a canopy tour
3. lay on the beach for a few hours
Is this reasonable and can anyone recommend the best way to go about this without spending too much $$? Also, is there something in Nica that I would regret not doing?

Does anybody have an idea about cheap flights from Managua to Caracas, Venezuela? Or what kind of mess it would be to take the journey by bus?

what is the email address of los flipe hotel in managua

Do you know the latest time for a bus to leave Boaco for Siuna or for Rio Blanco
and, do you know the latest time for a bus to leave Rio Blanco for Siuna or Mulukuku?

I will be traveling to San Juan Del Sur this summer and was wondering if anyone knew of any surf shops? or whether or not I could find one on the way from Managua. If so are surf boards more or less expensive there? The problem is I would prefer not to have to bring my board from home but would rather buy a board once I arrive. What do you think?

Hi,
Has anybody stayed in this hotel with kids (6 y.o. and 3 y.o.)?
I am thinking of going there the last week of March 08 and wondering:
1) How safe is the ocean? polution? Do we need to expect high waves in March?
2) How child friendly is the kids club? What do they do all day? Do they have some sort of organized activities for kids?
3) What is make-up of the hotel clientele? MY understanding is that 50% Canadians, 40% Europeans+ Yankees, 10% South Americans

4) has anybody driven with kids in Nicaragua? Do we need to have a car seat or can we just wing it for 90 minutes drive from Managua to Barcelo?
5) Are there any kids activities nearby? For my kids - watching a monkey in the jungle or visiting pineapple farm would be more than enough
6) Is Granada a kid frienldy place?

Thank you very much in advance for your advice,

I'm looking to see if its possible to fly on the cheap one way from Mexico to Nicaragua for late January next year. Flexible with departure point out of Mexico (but not north of Mexico City). Everything coming up is near $500USD one way! Any suggestions?

Hello!! we are the youngest people on our organized tour and looking to meet some fun folks in granada - we will be there this evening after 9.30pm, and for the next 2 days. any travelers, local vtérs, love to meet up! looking for lively interesting folks. cute boys a bonus! we´re down to earth & fun loving. we might do the zipline if it´s available in granada area, & will be exploring the city during the day. thanks!

Last year I spent 4 beautiful weeks in Nicaragua as a female solo traveler and another 2 weeks with my kids and husband. Next July I would like to bring the kids back to Nicaragua for a month. We had a great time on Ometepe and in San Juan del Sur. Yes, we spent a lot of time in the water on both places, especially in SJDS. In an other travel forum I read a lot about bad water quality in SJDS, that we should avoid swimming there. But the kids (7 and 14 y.o.) could spend days in the water. Who knows about water quality or where I could get more information. Can someone recommend other places to stay with kids, not only for swimming but also for staying with local families.
Thanks a lot
Jacqueline

Where can I hire a driver who will pick me up at the airport, drive me to Grenada and be available for the five days I am there?

How much will the driver cost for the five days?

Thank you.

I want to know how to get in contact with the Casa de Cafe I need the telephone number at any location in Managua Nicaragua

hi--

i need a hotel -reasonable and safe-arriving very late monday nite -9/24- to managua for 11 days.

looking for contract NGO or teaching job for 2008. former peace corps volunteer and professor yearns to leave real estate business in usa to get back to my roots in a country like nicaragua.

is managua as dangerous as i read? are airport taxis safe-what color or comoany should i take?

can i chnage money at airport with late arrival? if not, what exchange should i use paying in us $.

any other helpful hints? thanks -jim

I would like to attend a language school in Nicaragua in October,November, or December. I know that baseball is popular in Nicaragua, and I would like to know if it would be possible to play in a league there, or maybe just play in some games in the afternoon and weekend. Anyone have any information on this? Are there certain cities that are good for this?

Am visiting Costa Rica at the end of September and planning to visit Lake Nicaragua for a couple of days. Any advice on the best way to get there from Guanacaste in CR. Also what's the post hurricane weather like? How rainy is it? Also anyone know how we can help in the hurricane effort - is there anything we can bring from the UK which could help people affected? Any help appreciated

We have a one day stop in Corinto in November and would like to visit Granada. Maybe even include a boat ride on the lake to see some isletas...Is that feasible in a day? Does anyone know how long the drive is from Corinto to Granada? If we can only go as far as Leon, what would be the most interesting things to see there? (We are Caribbean visitors, so we are not looking for a beach). Advice would be greatly appreciated.