I can’t drive a motorbike so I rented a bike for $5. My plan was to get to Altagracia, the other town on the East part of the island. Sure, people told me I was crazy
Browsing Category Central America
Isla Omotepe, Nicaragua – One Island and Two Volcanoes
Isla Omotepe is a pretty unique place: formed by two volcanoes, it rises on Lake Nicaragua. Why did I even hesitate going there? Right, because I was afraid to be stuck on the island without accommodation. Well, I’m glad I made the trip—it’s awesome here.
San Juan del Sur and the Pacific Side in Nicaragua
Everybody had told me to go to San Juan del Sur. “It has the best beaches!”, I heard over and over again.
León, Nicaragua – Revolución, Churches and Big Cola
People in León seemed to be fans of three things: churches (each barrio has one), political left-wing murals (the city was and is a Sandinista stronghold) and Big Cola (whatever that is, it was advertised everywhere).
People of Granada, Nicaragua
When was the last time that a woman, after hearing sleazy comments from some guy in the street, looked at the stranger and said “wow, I am so turned on, I want you right now!” Yep. Never.
Relaxing in Granada, Nicaragua
In a way, Granada reminded me of Antigua, in Guatemala: a nice colonial city, big enough to explore and small enough to walk around, the brightly painted buildings, the volcanoes around, the laid-back yet sophisticated feel and the mix of culture and natural beauty.