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HOTELS DIRECTORY IN NICARAGUA / NICARAGUA HOTEL GUIDE

Nicaragua Info — Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:32 pm

Author: Nicaragua Info

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:32 pm

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN NICARAGUA

MANAGUA

CROWNE PLAZA MANAGUA
Avenida Simon Bolívar,
Octava Calle Nº. 101,
Managua
Tel: 505 2283530
Fax: 505 2283087
Email: managua@ichotelsgroup.com
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.com/

INTERCONTINENTAL METROCENTRO
Costado Sur de Plaza,
Metrocentro,
Managua
Tel: 505 2784545
Fax: 505 2786300
Email: hotel@gruporeal.com.ni
Website: http://www.gruporeal.com/

BARCELÓ PLAYA MONTELIMAR
Km 68 carretera Masachapa,
San Rafael del Sur
Tel: 505 2696769
Fax: 505 2696753
Email: montelim@tmx.com.ni
Website: http://www.barcelo.com/

CAMINO REAL
Km 9 1/2 carretera Norte,
Managua
Tel: 505 2555888
Fax: 505 2631380
Email: info@caminoreal.com.ni
Website: http://www.caminoreal.com.ni/

LAS MERCEDES
Km 11 carretera Norte,
frente Aeropuerto Internacional,
Managua
Tel: 505 2631011
Fax: 505 2631083
Email: gerenciamercadeo@lasmercedes.com.ni
Website: http://www.lasmercedes.com.ni/

PRINCESS
Km 4 1/2 carretera a Masaya,
Managua
Tel: 505 2705045
Fax: 505 2788444
Email: gerenciaprincess@ibw.com.ni

SEMINOLE PLAZA
Bancentro CarreteraMasaya,
1 c. al Oeste y 1 c. Sur,
Managua
Tel: 505 2700061
Fax: 505 2702262
Email: res@seminoleplaza.com
Website: http://www.seminoleplaza.com/

GRANADA

CASA LA MERCED
Frente a la Iglesia La Merced,
Granada
Tel: 505 5522744
Fax: 505 5522744
Email: casalamerced@casalamerced.com
Website: http://www.casalamerced.com/

COLONIAL
Costado Norte del Parque central 1/2 c,
al oeste,
Granada
Tel: 505 5527299
Fax: 505 5527299
Email: hotelcolonialgra@tmx.com.ni
Website: http://www.nicaragua-vacations.com/

LA GRAN FRANCIA
De Catedral 1/2 c al Sur,
Granada
Tel: 505 5526000
Fax: 505 5526001
Email: marketing@lagranfrancia.com
Website: http://www.lagranfrancia.com/

CHINANDEGA

LOS VOLCANES
Km 129 carretera León,
Chinandega
Tel: 505 3411000
Fax: 505 3411010
Email: hotellosvolcanes@tec.com.ni
Website: http://www.losvolcaneshotel.com/

LA VISTA
Alcaldia 1 c al Este 75 vrs al Norte,
Chichigalpa
Tel: 505 3432035
Email: jbarker@nicaraguasugar.com.ni

RIO SAN JUAN

RIO INDIO LODGE
San Juan del Norte,
Rio San Juan
Tel: 505 2811549
Fax: 505 2313816
Email: info@rioindiolodge.com
Website: http://www.rioindiolodge.com/

MONTECRISTO
Frente Isla El Sombrero Cuero El Castillo,
Rio San Juan
Tel: 505 2830197
Email: mcrr@cablenet.com.ni
Website: http://www.montecristoriver.com/

GETTING AROUND IN NICARAGUA / NICARAGUA TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Nicaragua Info — Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:02 am

Author: Nicaragua Info

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:02 am

GETTING AROUND IN NICARAGUA

AIR

Given the relative size of the country and the difficulty of some ground travel routes, internal flights are worth considering. Nicaragua’s international airport, Sandino Airport, is situated in Managua about 8 miles from the city and has very good bus and taxi services. Latin American, European and North American Airlines offer daily flights to and from Managua. NICA Airlines, Nicaragua’s national airline has daily flights to and from Miami International Airport. La Costena is Nicaragua’s major domestic airline and has many flights to isolated regions such as the Corn Islands and Bluefields on the Caribbean Coast. Atlantic Airlines is the second biggest domestic carrier with less flights but more comfortable planes and a little more expensive fares.

SEA

Traveling by boat is the only way to get to some places in Nicaragua, particularly on the Caribbean coast and in Lago de Nicaragua. Boat trips from Rio san Juan to El Castillo and San Juan del Norte are usually very expensive, but fishing and cargo boats are always coming and going from Bluefields, Puerto Cabezas and the Caribbean coast, and you might be able to catch a ride with one of them. Note that there is a river border crossing between Nicaragua and Costa Rica at Los Chiles, reachable by boat from San Carlos.
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ROAD

Bus
Nicaragua’s local bus services are regular and very frequent. But the buses tend to be crowded, slow, and in poor condition. A deluxe bus service is also available from San Jose, Costa Rica and other Central American capitals, they tend to be faster, more comfortable and less crowded as a seat booking is required.

Taxi
Radio-dispatched taxis can be found at the Sandino International airport and at most larger hotels. Before taking a taxi, make sure that it has a red license plate and that the number is clear. Pick taxis carefully and note the driver's name and license number. Instruct the driver not to pick up other passengers, agree on the fare before you take off, and have small bills available for payment. Also, check that the taxi is properly labeled with the cooperative (company) name and logo. There have been a few incidents in the past where taxi drivers and their passengers have been the victims of crime and assaults.

Car Rental
Nicaragua has ample, good car rental services. The fares are reasonable and the cars are usually very well looked after and in good condition. Several international car-rental companies have booths at the Hotel International in Managua. The drive direction in Nicaragua is on the right hand side of the road.

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN NICARAGUA

Nicaragua Info — Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:46 am

Author: Nicaragua Info

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:46 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN NICARAGUA

ARGENTINA
Embassy of Argentina
Semáforos Villa Fontana,
del Club Terraza 2 cuadras Abajo,
1 cuadra al Sur, 1 cuadra Abajo,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2702341, 2700693
Fax: (+505-2) 2702343
Email: embargentina@teranet.com.ni

AUSTRIA
Austrian Consulate
De la Rotanda El Güegüense 1 c. al lago,
mano izquierda frente a Embajada de Italia,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2660171, 2663316
Fax: (+505-2) 2663424
Email: Coopaustriaca@turbonett.com.ni

BRAZIL
Km 7 3/4,
de la Carretera Interamericana sur Quinta "Los Pinos",
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2652679, 2650035, 2651681
Fax: (+505-2) 2652206, 2653604
Email: ebrasil@ibw.com.ni
Website: www.embajadadelbrasil.org.ni

CANADA
Canadian Embassy
De los Pipitos 2c. al oeste,
Calle Nogal 25. Bolonia,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2680433, 2683323
Fax: (+505-2) 2680437
Email: mngua@international.gc.ca
Website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/sanjose/mngua-en.asp

CHILE
Embassy of Chile
Reparto los Robles,
entrada principal,
1c al oeste,
1c al sur 15mts al oeste,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2780619, 2701103, 2787015
Fax: (+505-2) 2704073
Email: echileni@cablenet.com.ni

CHINA
Embassy of China
Km. 4 1/2 Carretera a Masaya,
De la óptica Matamoros 2c. al oeste,
1/2c. al norte,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2771333, 2771334, 2700421
Fax: (+505-2) 2664025

COLOMBIA
Embassy of Colombia
2da. Entrada Las Colinas,
1 cuadra Arriba, 1/2 cuadra al Lago,
Casa No. 97,
contiguo al Supermercado De Todo un Poquito,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2762149, 2760864
Fax: (+505-2) 2760644
Email: manemcol@ibw.com.ni

COSTA RICA
Embassy of Costa Rica
Km 4 1/2 carretera a Masaya,
del pollo Tip Top Los Robles 25 vrs abajo,
a mano derecha,
Edificio CAR, tercer piso,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2703779
Fax: (+505-2) 2703780
Email: embarica@cablenet.com.ni, info@embajadadecostarica.com

CUBA
Embassy of Cuba
Carretera a Masaya, 3era.
Entrada de las Colinas 400 Varas al Este,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2762307, 2760742, 2762285
Fax: (+505-2) 2760166, 2762299, 2762271
Email: embacuba@cablenet.com.ni, sconsul@cablenet.com.ni, embacuba@embacuba.net.

CZECH REPUBLIC
Consulate of the Czech Republic
Carretera Sur km 11.5,
contiguo al tanque INNA,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2657370
Fax: (+505-2) 2227016
Email: octocesar@hotmail.com

DENMARK
Royal Embassy of Denmark
De Plaza España,
1 c. adajo, 2 c. al lago,
½ c. abajo,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2680250, 2680255
Fax: (+505) 2668095
Email: mgaambu@um.dk

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Embassy of the Dominican Republic
Las Colinas, Prado Ecuestre No. 100,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2762029, 2761607
Fax: (+505-2) 2760654

ECUADOR
Embassy of Ecuador
Km. 14 1/2 Carretera Sur,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2681098
Fax: (+505-2) 2668081
Email: ecuador@ibw.com.ni

EL SALVADOR
Embassy of El Salvador
Km. 9 1/2 Carretera a Masaya,
reparto Las Colinas,
Avenida del Campo y Pasaje Los Cerros 142,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2760712
Fax: (+505-2) 2760711

FINLAND
Embassy of Finland
Bolonia, Portón Hospital Militar 1c,
al Norte 125 vrs, al Oeste 303,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2667947, 2663415
Fax: (+505) 2663416
Email: sanomat.mgu@formin.fi

FRANCE
French Embassy
Reparto El Carmen Iglesia 1 1/2c.
Abajo, Bolonia,
Managua,
Nicaragua,
Phone: (+505-2) 2226210 2226615, 2227011
Fax: (+505-2) 2685630
Website: www.ambafrance-ni.org

GERMANY
German Embassy
Bolonia, de la Rotonda El Güegüense 1 1/2 c,
al lago, contiguo a la Optica Nicaragüense,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2663917, 2663918, 2667500, 2667944
Fax: (+505-2) 2667667
Email: alemania@ibw.com.ni
Website: www.embajada-managua.org, www.managua.diplo.de

GREECE
Greek Embassy
PO Box 1436,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2668847, 2660780
Fax: (+505-2) 2661891, 2666394
Email: esalvo@eskimo.com.ni

GUATEMALA
Embassy of Guatemala
Km. 11 y 1/2 Carretera a Masaya,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2799834, 2799609
Fax: (+505-2) 2799610

HONDURAS
Embassy of Honduras
Reparto Las Colinas,
Paseo Ecuestre, No. 298,
Frente a Residencia China (Taiwán),
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2761998
Fax: (+505-2) 2761998

ITALY
Italian Embassy
De la Rotonda el Gueguense 1,
cuadra al Lago,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2664319, 2662918, 2662961, 2666486
Fax: (+505-2) 2663987
Email: embitaliasegr@cablenet.com.ni

JAMAICA
Consulate of Jamaica
429 Altimira D'Este,
Managua,
Niacaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2666151, 26661514
Fax: (+505-2) 2666165

JAPAN
Japanese Embassy
Plaza España 1c,
al oeste y 1c, al norte,
Residencial Bolonia,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2668668, 2668671
Fax: (+505-2) 2668566
Email: embjpnic@cablenet.com.ni
Website: www.ni.emb-japan.go.jp

NETHERLANDS
Royal Embassy of the Netherlands
Los Robles, Tercera Etapa,
Plaza el Sol 1c. al Sur,
1 1/2c. al Oeste,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2704505, 2704485, 2704486
Fax: (+505-2) 2700399
Email: mng@minbuza.nl

NORWAY
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Rotonda Plaza España 1c. al Oeste,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2664199, 2664119, 2665197
Fax: (+505-2) 2663303
Website: www.noruega.org.ni

PANAMA
Embassy of Panama
Del Cuartel Central de Bomberos,
1 cuadra Abajo, Casa No. 93,
Esquina Opuesta al Restaurante Rincón Español,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2662224, 2668633
Fax: (+505-2) 2662224

PARAGUAY
Consulate of Paraguay
Villa Fontana Norte N° 86,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2704691
Fax: (+505-2) 2704691
Email: fyaluk@cablenet.com.ni

PERU
Embassy of Peru
Las Colinas, Calle Paseo del Club 174,
de la Embajada de España 1 cuadra Arriba,
25 varas al Sur,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2668678, 2668677
Fax: (+505-2) 2661408

RUSSIA
Russian Embassy
Las Colinas,
Calle Vista Alegre 214,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 760374, 760462, 760131, 799460, 760819
Fax: (+505-2) 760179, 760819
Email: rossia@cablenet.com.ni

SPAIN
Embassy of Spain
Avenida Central 13,
Las Colinas,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2760966, 2760967
Fax: (+505-2) 2760937
Email: embespni@correo.mae.es

SWEDEN
Royal Embassy of Sweden
Rotonda Gûegûense,
1 cuadra al lago,
2 1/2 cuadras abajo,Bolonia,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2662762, 2660085, 2668097
Fax: (+505-2) 2666778
Email: ambassaden.managua@sida.se
Website: www.swedenabroad.com/managua

SWITZERLAND
Swiss Embassy
de la Clinica Las Palmas,
1 c. abajo,
mano izquierda,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2663010, 2667328
Fax: (+505-2) 2666697
Email: managua@sdc.net, consulado_ch_mga@hotmail.com

UNITED STATES
American Embassy
Km 4 1/2 Carretera Sur,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2666015, 2666018, 2666010
Fax: (+505-2) 2666046
Email: EmbassyInfo@state.gov
Website: http://managua.usembassy.gov/wwwhemba.html

URUGUAY
Consulate of Uruguay
Callejon Zelaya Nro. 11,
(Montoya 3c. Al lago, 1 c. Arriba),
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 662963
Fax: (+505-2) 662965
Email: bergman@interlink.com.ni

VENEZUELA
Embassy of Venezuela
De la Iglesia La Sierritas 2 cuadra al Lago,
Altos de Santo Domingo,
Managua,
Nicaragua
Phone: (+505-2) 2760266, 2760267
Fax: (+505-2) 2762265
Email: embaveneznica@cablenet.com.ni

NICARAGUA TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN NICARAGUA

Nicaragua Info — Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:29 am

Author: Nicaragua Info

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:29 am

NICARAGUA TOURISM GUIDE

Nicaragua has three main eco-regions: Pacific, Central and Atlantic; the Pacific region is home to volcanoes, lakes, tropical forests, beaches and mangrove systems; the Central region is home to mountains, rivers and agricultural areas; and the Atlantic region contains rainforests, marine lagoons, mangrove systems and coral reefs. Tourists are well catered for in these areas.

Managua

The centre of the capital was completely destroyed by an earthquake in December 1972 and there was further severe damage during the civil wars of 1978-1979. In the old centre of Managua, the National Palace and the Cathedral are excellent examples of colonial architecture. There are several museums of note in Managua, one of the most interesting of which is Las Huellas de Acahualinca which houses the site where 9000-year-old footprints were found – testimony to Nicaragua’s pre-historic past. There are several volcanic crater lagoons in the environs of Managua – centres of watersports and residential development with boating, fishing and picnicking facilities. Laguna de Xiloa is the most popular of these lagoons. Boats can be hired on the shores of Lake Managua for visiting the still-smoking Momotombo volcano and the shore villages. A canopy tour above Tiscapa Lagoon flies visitors across the crater from platforms connected by zip lines.

León

This is the intellectual capital of Nicaragua, with a university, religious colleges, the largest cathedral in Central America and several colonial churches. Discover the history of poet Ruben Dario at his childhood home, the Ruben Dario Museum. North of León are the Hervideros de San Jacinto, natural sulphuric hot springs fed by an underground river which is heated by the Telica volcano.

Granada

Located at the foot of the Mombacho volcano, Granada has many beautiful buildings and has faithfully preserved its Castilian traditions. The cathedral has been rebuilt in neo-classical style. Also of interest are the Church of La Merced, the Church of Jalteva and the fortress-church of San Francisco.

Resorts

One hour’s drive from Managua are Masachapa and Pochomil beaches. Montelimar Beach Resort is the largest of its kind in Central America. A visit to the El Velero beach is recommended. On the Caribbean coast, there are a number of small ports, the most important of which is Bluefields. From here, one can get a boat to the beautiful, coral-fringed Corn Islands (Islas del Maiz), the larger of which is a popular Nicaraguan holiday resort with surfing and bathing facilities that make it ideal for tourists. The Pacific coast has a number of fine beaches, including El Coco, Marsella, Ocotal, San Juan del Sur and many others which are located in the south of Nicaragua in the department of Rivas. These beaches are distinguished by their unique and beautiful surroundings, and a number of tourist developments are underway in this region.

NICARAGUA TRAVEL INFORMATION / NICARAGUA TRAVEL GUIDE

Nicaragua Info — Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:16 am

Author: Nicaragua Info

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:16 am

NICARAGUA TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

Republic of Nicaragua

Capital City

Managua

Area

129,494 sq km
49,998 sq miles

Population

5,200,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC -6 ()

Languages

Spanish (official)

English (other)

Religion

Roman Catholic (85%), Protestant (16%)

Currency

Córdoba (C)

Electricity

120V 60HzHz

Electric Plug Details

Japanese-style plug with two perpendicular flat blades

Country Dialing Code

505

A country slowly repairing its ravages.

raybrig — Thu May 18, 2006 9:42 pm

Author: raybrig

Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 9:42 pm

Nicaragua

A country slowly repairing its ravages.

Set in a picturesque valley brimming with wildlife, the lovely Apoyo crater lake is another one of Nicaragua's many natural wonders. Dry tropical rainforest along the surrounding slopes contains much biodiversity, and the pristine waters of the lagoon are good for swimming and diving.