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Arriving
in Nicaragua is a sight like no other
Central American Country you will
visit. As the plane approaches the
airport and you peer out the window
you will the glorious volcano that
'took charge' not too many years ago.
The lava trails have new growth that
give a glimpse of the country's new
found freedom and hopeful prosperity.
The airport is a bit congested with
tourists as well as Nica's arriving
back from their own adventures.
Getting a car or finding a taxi is
very easy but be prepared to at least
act like you know exactly what you're
doing or where you're going. First
time travelers are easy to spot, they
have an overwhelming look of fear
and excitement on their faces and
they are sporting new backpacks and
board bags. Managua is a fast paced
city with congested winding roads
and panhandlers at almost every street
corner. As you head out of the city
towards the beach you will see the
soul of the country.
In my opinion, Lake Nicaragua should
be included as one of the seven wonders
of the world. It is magnificent and
provides, for the most part, year
round off shore winds to the Pacific
beaches, a surfers paradise. Most
of the beach towns are sleepy during
the week and wake up on the weekends
to play. Rooms and meals are generally
cheap and almost everything is negotiable.
There are plush upscale resorts that
can be found if you are interested
in being spoiled and pampered.
There are still plenty of untouched
surf breaks for the true adventurers
and there are many well-known breaks
where you are likely to find locals
as well as world travelers. Speaking
Spanish is a definite bonus, especially
if you will be traveling outside of
the city. Beachfront property is being
developed quickly so unfortunately
there are not a lot of beach camping
opportunities. If you do decide to
squat, be prepared to guard your 'stuff'.
It is easy to exchange money at banks
and most establishments take American
dollars.
Gone are the days when revolutionaries
governed this country, it is fast
becoming a surf destination in the
effort to avoid crowds in other Central
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