"Nicaragua -2000" Nicaragua by Hermanater

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I stayed in Managua, Nicaragua for three weeks in October, 2000. I was part of a work group that provided training for poeple at the power utility ENEL, located in Managua. It was suppose to be the rainy season while I was there, but it rained very little. I had a few days to explore and seen some interesting sights. I hope you enjoy the pics.

Nicaragua is Llocated between Honduras ans El Salvador to the north and Costa Rica to the south.

Language: Mainly Spanish in the West, English in the East
Capital: Managua
Currency: Cordoba

The country is covered mainly by jungle with numerous volcanoes (active and non) spooting the countryside. The two main lakes are Lago de Managua and Lago de Nicaragua which is said to contain the worlds only freshwater sharks. These sharks are rarely if ever seen and some say they no longer exist.

I noticed three distinct classes of people. There were many people hawking everything you can imagine, along the road and at trafic lights. The next group of people drove small cars and truck. Almost every car doubled as a taxi. The last class were the very rich and drove vert nice expensive vehicles.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful country, cheap rum, food, cigars
Cons:dirt, pollution and poverty
In a nutshell:Not a family vaction spot, but worth a trip

Last visit to Nicaragua: Oct 2000
Intro Updated Nov 24, 2005
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mvtouring Apr 3, 2009 at 2:08 PM

I still want to see a volcano ;-)
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Sininen Nov 25, 2007 at 6:45 AM

Muy interesante! I would love to go back to Nicaragua one day. Happy birthday from Finland!
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hunterV Aug 14, 2007 at 12:10 PM

Hi, Ken! It was a great trip I see!
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JessH Feb 1, 2007 at 3:33 AM

Hello Ken. Good tips & nice insights here. I very much enjoyed your page, my ratings are with you. Greetings from Dubai / Jess
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Ken_Weaver Mar 23, 2006 at 11:46 AM

Going to Central America is always an eye-opener for Norteamericanos...however, I enjoy it so much!
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hindu1936 Mar 3, 2006 at 11:38 PM

While what you witnessed might have seemed less than responsible to you, is it possible that the father was watching more often than you thought? We are not responsible for the stupidity of others.
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MalenaN Feb 1, 2006 at 10:14 AM

I lived in Nicaragua for nine months many years ago. It is a lovely country! Thank you for the birthday wishes!
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Pete.Gibson Jan 26, 2006 at 8:02 AM

Nicaragua...thanks for sharing the beaches look so nice and quiet .. central america has intregued me for some time..I must get to visit soon
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TempNomad Jan 20, 2004 at 1:36 PM

Great page and helpful tips. Good job!
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awayhome Jan 12, 2004 at 7:05 AM

Look so beautiful overthere. great page=))