Eating yummy corn on the cob, Nica style…
Corn on the cob is a popular food item in many Latin American countries, where it is often referred to by different names depending on the region.
In Mexico, it is known as “elote” and is typically boiled or grilled and served with a variety of toppings, such as mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. It is also sometimes served with a side of beans or rice.
In Central America, corn on the cob is known as “choclo” and is often boiled or roasted and served with butter, salt, and other seasonings.
In South America, corn on the cob is known by various names, such as “choclo” in Peru and Chile, “milho verde” in Brazil, and “maiz tierno” in Colombia. It is often boiled or roasted and served with various toppings or as an accompaniment to main dishes.
In many Latin American countries, street vendors sell from carts or stands, often with a variety of toppings or seasonings to choose from. It is a popular snack or side dish and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here, this young Nicaraguan boy is enjoying his in Moyogalpa, Ometepe. He says it is “rico”.
Click here to see some beautiful purple corn.
Playa Santo Domingo, Ometepe, Nicaragua
What does the Santo Domingo beach area on the island of Ometepe look like? Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure. It’s worth mentioning that the lake levels are high as the rainy season has just ended in December. From January to May the waters recede and much more beach becomes available.
¿Cómo se mira la zona de Playa Santo Domingo en la Isla de Ometepe? He aquí algunas fotos para tu disfrute. Cabe señalar que el nivel del lago está alto en diciembre ya que acaba de terminar la temporada de lluvia. En enero a mayo, hay mucha más playa.
Costa Azul, Santo Domingo – Where is it at?<...>¿Dónde está?
Here is a map indicating the location of Santo Domingo beach and the Costa Azul hotel, on the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua.
Aquí está un mapa que indica la ubicación de Playa Santo Domingo y el hotel Costa Azul, en la Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua.
Costa Azul, Santo Domingo, Ometepe
We had a really nice stay at the Playa Santo Domingo area of Ometepe, Nicaragua. After checking out some of the other hotel offerings in the area, we went back to Costa Azul, a friendly-owner run small hotel with some of the best amenities of the hotels in the area (Ernesto is a Nicaraguan man who lives in Chicago, Illinois). It has hot showers, a full-fare restaurant (with fare prices), WiFi internet, comfy beds and really good A/C. We paid $35 for our room, which was clean and comfortable. Don’t expect 5 stars but this hotel is a very good value. It also has access to the beach (during the rainy season, there isn’t much beach as the water level is pretty high).
We ate two meals in the restaurant. Supper was breaded tilapia with garlic sauce for C$135 (about $6). Breakfast was varied: 2 pancakes and a fruit plate with island grown coffee for C$80 (about $3.55) and a typical Nicaraguan breakfast of eggs, beans and rice, ripe plantains, cheese and cream with coffee for the same price. Great service and really clean!
There are a few options in the Santo Domingo, Ometepe area. Costa Azul is one of the best!
Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra estadía en Playa Santo Domingo en Ometepe, Nicaragua. Después de ver algunas de las opciones en hospedaje, decidimos quedarnos en Costa Azul. El hotel es operado por su dueño (un Nicaraguense que vive en Chicago, Illinois) y cuenta con algunas de las mejores comodidades en la zona. Tiene duchas con agua caliente, un restaurante completo (con precios muy razonables), conexión de Internet Wi-Fi, camas sabrosas y aire acondicionado bien bueno. Pagamos $35 la noche para un cuarto limpio y confortable. No esperés un hotel de 5 estrellas pero este hotel es un excelente valor por el dinero. También tiene acceso directo a la playa (aunque durante el invierno de Nicaragua, el nivel del lago es alto y no hay mucha playa).
Comimos dos veces en el restaurante. Para la cena comimos tilapia empanizada con salsa de ajo por C$135 (casi $6). Tuvimos un desayuno variado: 2 panqué con fruta y café cosechado de la misma isla por C$80 (casi $3.55) y un desayuno Nica típico de huevos, gallo pinto, plátano maduro, crema y queso junto con el café isleño por el mismo precio. Excelente servicio y muy limpio….
De todas las opciones en la zona de Playa Santo Domingo en Ometepe, Nicaragua, Costa Azul es ¡¡¡una de las mejores!!!
Punta Jesús María
Sunset on Punta Jesús María, Ometepe, Nicaragua….
El puesto del sol desde Punta Jesús María, Ometepe, Nicaragua…..
Gigante Beach <…>Playa Gigante
Many a surfer in Nicaragua head out to Gigante Beach in Rivas, Nicaragua. Here are a couple of shots of the area from atop a hill in between the two bays.
Muchos surfeadores en Nicaragua van rumbo a Playa Gigante en Rivas, Nicaragua. He aquí unas fotos de la zona desde arriba de una colina entre las dos bahías.
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Papaya
Do you like papaya? Here is a papaya plantation near Nancimí or Tolas, Rivas in Nicaragua. Check out the size of those things!!!
¿Te gusta la papaya? Aquí hay un papayal en la vecindad de Nancimí o Tolas, Rivas en Nicaragua. Mirá su tamaño!
Cake in Nicaragua<--->Pastel en Nicaragua
This cake shop – ‘Norma’ in various locations in Managua, Nicaragua has a nice variety of scrumptious cakes available at almost any time of day. We paid C$220 (a little less than $10) for this chocalate cake. Mmmm…mmmm.
Esta repostería ‘Norma’ tiene varias surcusales en Managua, Nicaragua. En cualquier momento hay una buena variedad de pasteles disponibles. Gastamos C$220 (un poco menos de $10) por este pastel de chocolate. Mmmm.mmmm.
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Fun in Lake Nicaragua Diversión en Lago Cocibolca
The waves were really big because of the winds on Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) en San Jorge, Rivas. That didn’t impede these young Nicaraguan girls from enjoying a dip in the refreshing waters. El giant volcano Concepción (part of island of Ometepe) watches on with approval.
Las holas estuvieron grandes debido a los vientos sobre el Lago de Nicaragua (Cocibolca) en San Jorge, Rivas. Aún así estas niñas Nicaraguense lograron disfrutar de un chapuzón en las aguas refrescantes. El volcán gigante Concepción (de las Isla de Ometepe) mira con aprobación.
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