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Pumice stone/Piedra poma

  In the Chilamate, Masaya area, there are a lot of pumice stone deposits. As you might know, pumice is formed from 'frothy...

Lifestyle

Se atienda hasta las 5 p.m.

Can you read the sign?  It says: "We attend until 5 o'clock."

Aguacates – Avocados

Nicaragua has an excellent variety of avocado trees.  Right now they are in season and abundant in the local markets.  Imagine buying one of...

Dog-gone tired!

Los Panzers

Milk in a bag/leche en bolsa

All roads lead home….

Food

The famous rateado, alcalde and nacatamal

Here is an excellent breakfast, lunch or dinner in Nicaragua (on the weekends). It's called a rateado or alcalde but nacatamal is its universal...

Yummy and good: Mi Viejo Ranchito #1

We went to Mi Viejo Ranchito, located at Km. 17.5, on the highway to Masaya from Managua, with Cesar and Elizabeth Gonzalez hailing from...

Tip-Top Nicaragua

Tip-Tip, a local fast food chain in Nicaragua specializing in fried chicken, has received a lot of bad press lately, especially with the Matagalpa...

Pork ribs/costillas de cerdo

If you are looking for a delicious pork ribs recipe, look no further! Costillas are the perfect way to enjoy a savory meal that...

Delicious nacatamal de Nicaragua

Have you ever had a nacatamal from Nicaragua? It is a (about 2 pound) corn dough tamal filled with rice, pork, potato, tomato, and...

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Places

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The Grand Panama Canal: Powering Global Shipping

Discovering the Thriving Heart of Panama's Shipping Industry at the Panama Canal Panama's...

Hotels

Pelican Eyes

 If you are going to spend a few days in San Juan del Sur, save up a few bucks and go to Pelican Eyes...

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