Nicaragua by Richard Arghiris

Author:Richard Arghiris
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vearsa
Published: 2016-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Where to stay

Pacific beaches

$$$-$$ Miramar Surf Camp

Punta Miramar, Puerto Sandino, T8945-1785, www.miramarsurfcamp.net.

Chilled-out surf lodge with 2 large brick-built compounds and 13 simple rooms equipped with a/c. Parking, pool, restaurant, games area and hammocks are among the amenities. Quiet and secluded with great access to local breaks.

$$$-$$ Rise Up Surf Camp

Salinas Grande, T8125-0990, www.riseupsurftoursnicaragua.com.

A comfortable and professionally maintained surf camp some 30 mins from León. Good access to the world-class waves of Puerto Sandino. Meals, tours, yoga and massage available. Book beds and transport through Green Pathways in León (see here).

$$ Solid Surf Tours and Lodging

El Tránsito, T8447-0143, www.solidsurfadventure.com.

On beachfront with 5 decent a/c rooms and access to some 18 breaks. Seafood and Nica fare, available as part of packages. Beach bonfires, volunteering, surf photograpy and a host of outdoor activities. Bilingual staff.

$$-$ Surfing Turtle Lodge

Isla Los Brasiles, transport from Poneloya, T8640-0644, www.surfingturtlelodge.com.

This solar-powered surfers’ lodge is located right on the beach. It has simple wooden cabins ($$), double rooms ($$) and an economical dorm ($). Options include surf lessons, board rental, massage, Spanish lessons, fishing and salsa. Protects the turtles that visit the island.

$ Barca de Oro

Las Peñitas, at the end of the beach facing Isla Juan Venado Wildlife Refuge, www.barcadeoro.com, T2317-0275. Friendly, funky hotel and day trip hangout with dorm beds and private rooms. Bamboo ‘eco-cabañas’ sleeping 4 are also available, kitted with solar lighting and water recycling. Services include kayaking, horse riding, body boarding, turtle watching, restaurant and more. The hotel is the departure point for many trips to Isla Juan Venado.

$ The Lazy Turtle

Overlooking the bay, Las Peñitas, T8546-7403, www.thelazyturtle.com.

Canadian-owned guesthouse with a handful of simple, comfortable rooms, all with good mattresses. Their breezy restaurant serves Tex-Mex, burgers, comfort food and a host of specials depending on what’s in season. Friendly and welcoming hosts, the best place in Las Peñitas. Recommended.

Transport

Pacific beaches

Buses pass through Mateare, Nagarote and La Paz Centro on the Carretera every 15 mins between León and Managua.

Poneloya and Las Peñitas

Buses to León pass hourly, 0530-1730, 20 mins, US$0.60.

Salinas Grandes

Buses to León daily at 0900 and 1500.

Puerto Sandino

Buses to León hourly, US$0.75, 30 mins. To Managua, hourly, US$1.75, 1 hr.

El Tránsito

To Managua, 0500, 0600, 0700, US$1, 1½ hrs. To León, take a pickup to the Carretera Vieja and catch a passing bus from there, US$1, 30 mins.

León Viejo

Buses between Puerto Momotombo (León Viejo) and La Paz Centro every 1½ hrs, from 0400-1600, US$0.40. Taxi or hired car can be used as roads are good.

Chinandega and around Colour map 3, A1.

grungy and super-hot city

Chinandega sits in the middle of the most extensive plain of volcanic soil in Nicaragua, which some believe to be the most fertile valley in all of Central America. The locals are very welcoming and the city has two pretty churches that act as bookends for the downtown area.

South of Chinandega, Chichigalpa is a bustling agricultural centre that is best known for its Flor de Caña distillery, which produces what many believe to be the finest rum in the world; tour operators in León can arrange guided visits to its vaults.

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