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Bistek

This is the Nicaraguan version of Swiss steak.  It is affectionately called 'bistek' here.  Tasty with rice, salad, ripe plantain and a big glass...

Lifestyle

This is called "La Escuela Normal" outside of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.  It's where future teachers are trained as such.  They are also known to...

Road to Matagalpa – Camino a Matagalpa

Check out this view on the road to Matagalpa from Managua....then imagine the cool crisp air as you take a deep breath....ahhh!!! Mirá este vistazo...

Tailoring and hemming

Laguna de Masaya

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Food

The famous rateado, alcalde and nacatamal

Here is an excellent breakfast. It's called a rateado or alcalde but nacatamal is its universal name.You'll find pork, potatoes, rice, tomato, and a...

Beautiful El Menco, Rivas

We spent the day in El Menco, Rivas, right along Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca).  There are wonderful beaches and really nice people.  We had a...

T.G.I. Friday’s

This speaks for itself. There is a TGI Friday's in Managua. Menu is just like the U.S. They have a nice happy hour from...

Carne asada

A Nicaraguan stronghold is 'la fritanga', a species of Nicaraguan fast food available on sidewalks throughout Nicaraguan cities and pueblos. There you will find...

Est. 1949 El Eskimo in Managua, Nicaragua

El Eskimo is a renowned and historic restaurant located in Managua, Nicaragua, celebrated for its outstanding cuisine and rich heritage. Founded in 1949, it...

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The beautiful San Ramón waterfall near Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama

If you drive from Boquete about 15 minutes up towards Volcán Barú, you will come across the San Ramón waterfall, located on the right...

Hotels

A friend recently asked me to book a room for his father who was going to be in Managua, Nicaragua for 3 days. One...

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