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Real Name: Maria de Macondo
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el pais de lagos y volcanes

by Malecka - last update: Oct 7, 2007

A Macedonian girl in Nicaragua

Momotombo, in all its grand beauty
For those who have known me for a while, it wouldn’t be a surprise to find out that, basically, one of my dreams came true this summer 2007, when I had a chance to cross the ocean, again, and touch the soil of one Latin American country. While I am certainly hoping that it won’t be the last time (more than sure that it won’t be), I have to say that I love this very first experience.
I got to know a part of Nicaragua... a jewel in Central America. A country of astonishingly beautiful nature, breath-taking landscapes and vegetation, delicious fruits and flavours.

A note before I begin

I see now that in my pages about Turkey, at the very beginning, I have shared some ... suggestions about the “approach” one should have in order to enjoy the visit. I hate sounding patronizing, of course, but I will dispense the same advice in this case as well.
If you are going to be cranky about the “power cuts”, the “water supply shortages”, the roads, etc... then don’t bother going to a “third world country” and just stick to the “highly organized” resorts that offer a “five star comfort”.

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Nicaragua has seen some bad, bad time. This is not a political website and therefore I will try to restrain myself from making political comments, although it is quite difficult, cause, let’s face it, a lot of things could be much better in Central America if it weren’t for the northern neighbour and its well intended foreign policy.

Nicaragua is a country of jaw-dropping contrasts. The poverty I saw there cannot be seen in most of Europe. At least not at that level. And the differences between the rich and the poor are... heartbreaking. To me, that is.

about these pages

Just like the pages I did about Turkey, I decided to write some very general tips about Nicaragua (food, people, transport, etc.) and then develop some more specific pages about the places I have visited.

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Pros:"the people, the food, the nature, the coast"
Cons:"the poverty, the inequality between the people"
Malecka's Nicaragua Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 7 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 11

Comments for Malecka about Nicaragua
maykal Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:05 UTC
 Happy Birthday Maria! Never thought about visiting Nicaragua, but your page and your fascinating emails over the summer might well change my mind ;@P Hope you have a great day...
jacquisuiza Tue Nov 6, 2007 19:27 UTC
 Thanks a lot for your pictures and tips. I see the same love for the country and its people that I feel.

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