Into The Arms Of America

Laguna de Apoyo: a day in a volcanic lake

on September 30, 2020October 5, 2020 by Bas Granada, Nicaragua

The surrounding volcanoes dive steep down... and go straight into the water. The lake itself is almost a perfect circle. And when you sit here on the beach, you almost have the feeling that Laguna de Apoyo is all for yourself. How to spend six hours at a lake? Initially ... View Post

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Quick travel guide to Granada

on September 15, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas Granada, Nicaragua

It has it all: a waterside location, colonial architecture, warm weather all-year round and a backdrop of volcanoes. Granada is the quintessential Central American mainstream tourist destination. It is the perfect base for exploring the indigenous villages around, or the active volcano or Laguna de Apoyo around the corner. The ... View Post

Carlos Fonseca statue in Morazan Park in Matagalpa

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Quick travel guide to Matagalpa

on September 5, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Welcome to coffee country. You are now officially off the beaten track in already off-the-beaten-track Nicaragua. Matagalpa is pure Central America, a dirty bustling town occupied by lovely people and surrounded by magnificent hilly landscapes. It might take time before you appreciate all this, and it requires a lot of ... View Post

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Las Isletas: an explosion of islands

on September 25, 2020October 5, 2020 by Bas Granada, Nicaragua

To believe in the power of nature one only needs to visit Las Isletas. When nearby Mombacho volcano blew off its cone thousands of years ago, it literally spew hundreds of rocks into Lake Nicaragua. These now form the 365 islands of Las Isletas, right in front of colonial town ... View Post

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Somoto Canyon in pictures

on October 20, 2020March 28, 2020 by Bas Somoto Canyon, Nicaragua

Close to the border between Nicaragua and Honduras, hidden in the northernhighlands, Somoto Canyon was discovered at the start of the 21st century by foreign visitors. They immediately recognized the tourist potential of this Nicaraguan highlight. Nowadays, tours of 4 to 8 hours take you through this magnificent gorge. It's ... View Post

Facade of Mercado Municipal in Granada, Nicaragua

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Granada in pictures

on October 10, 2020March 28, 2020 by Bas Granada, Nicaragua

Granada is on every tourist's itinerary for Nicaragua. It's full of colonial architecture, located at the border of Lake Nicaragua and has volcanoes in the background. These photos give you a first impression. View Post