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Man it’s hot….in Chinandega. Ahhh…a frozen Eskimo Leche con Avena would be nice….

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Man it’s hot….in Chinandega. Ahhh…a frozen Eskimo Leche con Avena would be nice….


On a really hot day in Chinandega, Nicaragua, I wanted something to curb the heat. Again, Eskimo Nicaragua ice cream comes to the rescue. What does leche con avena taste like? Well, it’s a combination of milk and oatmeal in a frozen ice cream like bar. To me it tastes like milk, vanilla and a slight hint of graham cracker taste. It doesn’t matter. It’s umm umm good. I have eaten quite a few of these guys since they were first marketed a few weeks ago.

I can’t believe these little bars are so cheap!!! They cost a whopping $0.15. Hey, I have even invited strangers to eat this strange cool sensation here in Chinandega and all the rest of Nicaragua. Eskimo Nicaragua ice cream is da bomb!

I imagine they are even eating them in cooler climates like San Marcos, Matagalpa and Jinotega.

I would love to take a cooler full of them and climb the San Cristobal or Cosiguina volcanos. Anyone care to join me?

A nice quick trip from Nicaragua to Costa Rica

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A nice quick trip from Nicaragua to Costa Rica
TransNica Bus from the outside
TransNica Bus from the outside
Inside a TransNica bus
Inside a TransNica bus
Peñas Blancas on the Nicaraguan border side
Peñas Blancas on the Nicaraguan border side

There are several international bus lines available between Nicaragua and Costa Rica: TicaBus and Transnica are the most popular. They basically offer the same services and quality.  On this occasion, we traveled with Transnica.

We jumped on the 6 a.m. TransNica bus in Granada, Nicaragua.  They asked us to be there at 5:15 a.m. which we did (lots of people up and about at that hour so we felt quite safe sitting on the sidewalk steps outside the TransNica terminal).

By 7:30 a.m. we were at the Nicaraguan border (Peñas Blancas).  On the bus, you give your travel documents (passport) to the bus agent, as they take care of the immigration movements.  Nicaraguans don’t pay any fees.  However, Nicaraguan residents pay a $1 Rivas tax fee.  All other foreigners pay $3, which includes the $1 Rivas tax fee and other fees.

By 9:45 a.m. we were done and on our way to Liberia, Costa Rica (our final destination), arriving at around 11:00 a.m.  Our ticket was good all the way to San José but our destination was Tamarindo Beach, so we asked the driver to leave us in Liberia, close to the Food Mall (with Burger King, Pollo Tropical, and Papa John’s). 

Liberia is a good stopping point for all the beaches in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica.  It also has an up-and-coming international airport – Daniel Oduber Airport (LIB) – which has become a popular arrival and departure for tourists and residents of Nicaragua alike.

TransNica tickets can be purchased from many travel agencies in Nicaragua.  One-way passage costs $29/round trip $58.  The buses are comfortable with A/C and a bathroom on board.

Click here for more information about traveling from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.

Hippos

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Hippos

Hippo’s en Las Galerías de Santo Domingo (Managua) has a nice mixed plate of meat: sausage, rib tips and chicken wings, in a pretty good BBQ sauce.  That cost me $11.85.  The iced tea (no refills 🙁 ) cost $1.75.  It was good but not worth that much, I must admit.  I was saved by the Credomatic 40% off on February 14th special.  Otherwise, I would be regretting it.

Hippo’s has good food and appetizers but is overpriced.  On 1 to 10, I’ll give it a 6 (for overpriced).

Hippo’s en Las Galerías de Santo Domingo en Managua tiene un plato surtido de carne muy rico: chorizo, costillas y alitas de pollo en su famosa salsa BBQ.  Este plato costo $11.85.  El té helado (sin refill) costó $1.75.  Estuvo rica la comida pero no para tanto…debe admitir.  Me salvó la oferta de Credomatic de 40% descuento el día 14 de febrero.  Si no, estuviera arrepentido.

Hippo’s tiene buena comida y entradas pero es carito.  De 1 a 10, le doy un 6 (por ser caro).

Se atienda hasta las 5 p.m.

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Se atienda hasta las 5 p.m.

Can you read the sign?  It says: “We attend until 5 o’clock.”

1 stressed bald green parrot

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1 stressed bald green parrot

Here is a green parrot that, because of not adjusting well to her recent move to Las Salinas, Rivas in Nicaragua, plucks out all of her body feathers.

Why do parrots pluck their feathers?

Parrots may pluck their feathers for a variety of reasons, including medical, environmental, and behavioral factors. Some common causes of feather plucking in parrots include:

  1. Medical conditions: Parrots may pluck their feathers due to various medical conditions, including skin infections, allergies, hormonal imbalances, and parasites.
  2. Environmental factors: Parrots may pluck their feathers due to stress, boredom, or changes in their environment, such as a move to a new home or a change in the household routine.
  3. Behavioral issues: Parrots may pluck their feathers as a result of learned behaviors, such as due to lack of attention, neglect, or mistreatment.

It is important to determine the underlying cause of feather plucking in parrots, as treatment will depend on the root cause. Consulting with a veterinarian or an experienced avian specialist can help in identifying the cause and providing appropriate treatment options for the parrot.

Aquí está una lora verde que, por estar mal ajustada a su recien mudanza a Las Salinas, Rivas en Nicaragua, se quita las plumas de su cuerpo.

Click here for more green parrots in Nicaragua.

Termales de Nagualapa

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Termales de Nagualapa

We zipped over to the Nagualapa hot springs in Las Salinas, Nicaragua at 8:30 p.m.  The good thing is that someone is there 24 hours a day so there is basically no closing time.  Sorry the pictures aren’t the greatest but the water is nice and hot and therapeutic.  Cheles pay $1 (they charged me C$20) and locals pay C$10.  It’s a great bonus after a day of surfing….

Dimos la vuelta por los Termales de Nagualapa en Las Salinas, Nicaragua a las 8:30 p.m.  Lo bueno es que el hombre que cuida está allí todo el tiempo así que no hay hora de cierre.  Lamento lo de las fotos (era noche) pero el agua está bueno y caliente y terapeutico.  Los cheles pagan $1 (me cobraron C$20) y locales pagan C$10.  Que rico después de un día de surfeo….

Angry Barranco

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Angry Barranco

Nicaragua’s national bird, in cartoon form!

El pájaro nacional de Nicaragua, en caricatura!

Brisas Marinas

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Brisas Marinas

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You must try the seafood at the Brisas Marinas restaurant in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.  It’s located right on the beach, a perfect place to watch the sun set over the San Juan bay. I savored two shrimp dishes: breaded shrimp with a nice mayonnaise based sauce on the side and shrimp in butter and garlic sauce.  Both are served with salad, rice and potato.  Each plate costs C$250 ($10.85).  Wow!  Out of this world!  When you go, tell Pablo or Jaquelín that I said hi!

Tenés que probar los mariscos en el restaurante Brisas Marinas en San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.  Está ubicado frente a la playa, un lugar de envidia para ver el puesto del sol sobre la bahía de San Juan.  Probé dos platos deliciosos: camarones empanizados y camarones al ajillo.  Se sirven los platos con una ensalada, arroz y papas.  Cada uno cuesta C$250 ($10.85)  Delicioso!  Cuando vayás, decile a Pablo o a Jaquelín que mando saludos.

Brisas Marinas

Del BDF 120 mts. al norte

San Juan del Sur, Rivas

El Ostional

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The El Ostional beach, south of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is a worthy beach destination.  There weren’t many good waves this time of the year (February) but local talk does include it on the list of good surfing beaches.  The views are wonderful and the cool water quite refreshing, if not cold (64 degrees F).

La playa El Ostional, al sur de San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua es una playa digna de mención.  Aunque en este momento (febrero) no había muy buenas holas, los locales lo incluyen en la lista de buenas playas para el surfeo.  Las vistas son muy bonitas y el aqua muy refrescante sino frio (17 grados C).

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San Juan del Sur

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I spent a week in this once-upon-a-time quaint little fishing village, now overrun with foreigners (tourists and now residents).  In had been twelve years since my last visit and, although having been exposed to many changes, still, San Juan del Sur, in the southern part of Nicaragua, has an almost magical lure.  Surfing, deep sea fishing, canopy zip lines, eating and nightlife can all be found in this town that still claims to have only 15,000 inhabitants.  The beaches in this area are second to none.

Érase una vez un pueblo pesquero en la sur de Nicaragua, ahora atacado por turistas y nuevos residentes extranjeros.  Pasé una semana aquí.  Hacía 12 años que no venía y, pese a ser expuesto a muchos cambios, todavía San Juan del Sur ha mantenido una atracción casí mágica.  El surfeo, la pesca en alta mar, canopy, la comida y ‘nightlife’ – todo esto lo conseguís en el pueblo que todavía afirma tener solamente 15,000 habitantes.  Las playas de esta zona no tienen nada que enviar a nadie.

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