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Panorama of Jinotega valley in Nicaragua

24 hours in Jinotega

on February 10, 2020November 26, 2019 by Bas Jinotega, Nicaragua

The City of Mist is not on a lot of people's travel itinerary. The location, literally perched in between the hills, gives it an edge though. The lively bar scene and friendly locals give Jinotega bonus points. Spending 24 hours here is actually almost the perfect thing to do here. ... View Post

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Quick travel guide to Esteli

on February 5, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas Esteli, Nicaragua

The packaging says 'made in Cuba', but all these cigars are really made here in Esteli. This vibrant Sandinista town might not be the most beautiful place on earth, but the relaxed vibe makes it a perfect base to explore the region. The northern Nicaraguan highlands are fertile grounds. The ... View Post

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Itineraries for Nicaragua

on January 30, 2020February 27, 2020 by Bas Nicaragua

Whatever you do, don't skip Nicaragua. Actually, although traveling around is not always easy and quite slow, it is a miniature version of all the attractive parts of Central America. Let's go for a ride. Where to start? As flying to Managua is expensive, most people will actually arrive from ... View Post

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Esteli in pictures

on January 26, 2020January 27, 2020 by Bas Esteli, Nicaragua

Esteli is Sandinista heartland. It is also tobacco heartland, with lots of cigar factories, and a perfect base to discover the region, including the majestic Somoto canyon. View Post

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Quick travel guide for Ometepe island

on January 22, 2020December 11, 2023 by Bas Ometepe, Nicaragua

Calling Ometepe one of the world's natural wonders might be a slight exaggeration. But having an island with one volcano is already pretty special, having two is an even more incredible sight. In every other country this would be a huge tourist trap. Ometepe island though has remained relatively sparsely ... View Post

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24 hours in Leon, Nicaragua

on January 18, 2020February 27, 2020 by Bas Leon, Nicaragua

Leon is a strange beast. During the first visit it felt deserted, abandoned, an open air museum as boring as San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. But then, during the second visit, the students flooded the streets and filled the city with life. Let's have a look at the city ... View Post