Have you ever been to Charco Verde on the Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua? As far as tourism goes, it is a great place to visit, surrounded by the beauty of Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca). You can see it there towards the center-right of the photo – beautiful Charco Verde.
¿Has visitado alguna vez Charco Verde en la Isla de Ometepe en Nicaragua? En cuanto al turismo, es un tremendo lugar, rodeado por la belleza del Lago de Nicaragua (Cocibolca). Podés verlo allí en el centro, un poco hacia la derecha – el encantado y famoso Charco Verde.
Nicaragua is a very fascinating place to take pictures. Its people and places offer a very interesting experience. Once you have taken a lot of pictures, however, picture editing is a necessary and time-consuming labor. Then you might wonder what picture editing software you should use. There are dozens of different options, from free picture editing software to professional software packages. Some are subscription based, others are a one-time purchase. To say what are the best picture editing apps is difficult as the options and features are so varied.
I have purchased Luminar 4 and am currently using it to edit new posts and re-edit older posts here on my www.nicatourism.com blog. It is very good for beginners and more experienced picture editors. It has unique artificial intelligence (AI) features that make quick photo editing a breeze. However, the most exciting news from the Skylum software family is Luminar AI – to be released on December 15th. I have it on preorder and you can too. To learn more about it, follow this link. Take a look! You will be really surprised!
A local girl from Mérida, Ometepe in NicaraguaA view of Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) from MéridaA view of Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) from Mérida
Just off the coast of the small town of Mérida, on the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua, you will find some charming views of Lake Nicaragua (or Cocibolca as it is known by the locals).
Merida is a small town located on an island in Nicaragua. Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes, Concepcion and Maderas, and is situated in the middle of Lake Nicaragua. The island is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including beaches, forests, and wildlife.
Merida is a quiet town with a population of approximately 1,000 people. It is known for its friendly locals, beautiful sunsets, and access to outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and kayaking. The town has a few small restaurants and basic amenities such as a convenience store and a pharmacy.
One of the main attractions in Merida is the Ometepe Biological Station, which is operated by a nonprofit organization and provides educational programs and research opportunities for visitors. The station offers a variety of activities, including guided hikes, birdwatching, and workshops on sustainable living.
Overall, Merida and Ometepe are great destinations for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in nature and local culture.
Click here for some more pictures from this beautiful Nicaraguan island: 123
Burger King came to Nicaragua in 1992. You might have also heard that the Burger King franchise left Nicaragua en 2018, as it had in other Latin American countries. However, a few months ago, the franchise announced its reopening in Nicaragua. Where can you eat at Burger King in Nicaragua? They have newly designed spaces in Metrocentro, Multicentro Las Américas and Galerías Santo Domingo. Apparently, you can have your menú delivered by Hugo, delivery service available in Nicaragua and other Central American countries. Burger King has competition with the likes of McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr. and Tip Top.
La franquicia internacional Burger King llegó a Nicaragua en 1992. Quizá hayás escuchado que en 2018 se fue, como ya había hecho en otros países de América Latina. Sin embargo, en enero 2019, la franquicia anunció su reapertura entre los restaurantes en Nicaragua. ¿Dónde podés comer en Burger King en Nicaragua? Cuentan con espacios de nuevo diseño en Metrocentro, Multicentro Las Américas y Galerías Santo Domingo. Hay uno en los semáforos del Hotel Princess también. Aparentemente, también podés pedir ‘delivery’ por Hugo, un servicio de entrega disponible en Nicaragua y otros países centroamericanos. Tiene competencia en restaurantes parecidos como McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr. y Tip Top.
Just a 2 1/2 hour drive from the capital of Nicaragua, Managua, the San Cristobal volcano is the tallest active volcano in the country (5725 feet above sea level). It’s crater measures some 1,640 feet wide. It’s a beautiful sight from afar because of its almost perfect symmetry. With San Cristobal being only one in a long chain of volcanos, Nicaragua is fittingly named “the land of lakes and volcanos”.
Solamente 2 1/2 horas de la capital de Nicaragua, Managua, el volcán San Cristobal es el más alto de los volcanes activos de Nicaragua, alcanzando una altura de unos 1745 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Su crater mide unos 500 metros de ancho. Desde lejos se mira su casi perfecta simetría, realmente bella e inspiradora. San Cristobal forma parte de una cadena de muchos volcanes en Nicaragua. De allí su nombre: “la tierra de lagos y volcanes.”
How would you feel about going to a dentist in Nicaragua? ‘Tranquilo Bobby, tranquilo.’ There is very good health care in Nicaragua. This dentist office in Granada, Nicaragua (less than an hour drive from Managua) was the best dentist experience I have ever had anywhere. Very friendly, very professional, very clean…modern equipment and much better prices than in the U.S. For example, in Nicaragua a resin filling (white) can cost between $12.50 – $25.00. Cleaning can cost between 7.50 – $15.00. A root canal can cost between 50.00 – $100.00. I liked it so much that I am going back on Monday!
¿Te gustaría ir a un dentista en Nicaragua? ‘Tranquilo Bobby, tranquilo.’ Hay buenos servicio de salud en Nicaragua. Donde estos dentistas en Granada, Nicaragua (menos de una hora de Managua) tuve la mejor experiencia de mi vida. Muy amistosos, muy profesionales, muy limpios…equipos modernos y precios mucho mejores que en EEUU. Por ejemplo, en Nicaragua una calza de resina blanca puede costar $12.50 – $25.00. Una limpieza puede costar $7.50 – $15.00. Una endodoncia puede costar $50.00 – $100.00. A mi me gustó tanto que voy a volver el lunes!!!!
Monkeys in Las Isletas de Granada in Lake Cocibolca
We took a little hour-long boat ride on Lake Cocibolca, the largest lake in Nicaragua and in all Central America. It is the 21st biggest lake in the world with an average depth of 85 ft.
Nicaragua is home to Lake Cocibolca, once romped by British pirates, having made their way upstream in the San Juan River. Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) is said to have travelled this route using Lake Cocibolca on his way to California Gold Rush in the 19th century.
The lake drains east to the Caribbean side of Nicaragua, although the Pacific Ocean can be seen from the tops of nearby volcanoes.
This freshwater lake is unique in that it has sharks – the Lake Nicaraguan Shark can jump upstream through the rapids of the San Juan River and enter the freshwater lake, which is shared as it’s habitat.
There are monkeys to be seen on the little trek as well. They live on small islands in Lake Nicaragua.
Tomamos un pequeño paseo en barco (de una hora) en el lago Cocibolca, el lago más grande de Nicaragua y de todo Centroamérica. Es el 21o lago más grande del mundo con una profundidad promedia de 85 pies. Desemboca hacia el este en la costa caribeña de Nicaragua, aunque el océano Pacífico se ve desde las cimas de los volcanes cercanos.
En un tiempo, piratas británicos zarpaban por el lago Cocibolca, entrando río arriba por el río San Juan. Se dice que Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) recorrió esta ruta por el lago Cocibolca en su camino a California Gold Rush en el siglo XIX.
Este lago de agua dulce es único en que tiene tiburones – el tiburón lago-nicaraguense puede saltar a través de los rápidos del río San Juan y entrar en el lago, lo cual forma parte de su hábitat.
Se aprecian monos en su recorrido por las isletas de Granada. En realidad viven allí es esas pequeñas islas del lago Cocibolca.
When you have the pleasure of travelling on an old yellow school bus in Nicaragua, you can have many needs catered. First of all, you won’t need a map of Nicaragua. Your driver knows where he is going: Chinandega, León, Managua, Masaya, Granada, Estelí, Matagalpa…even to Bluefields if you want.
Do you want a banana? Hold on. Here they come. Oh, you want fried chicken? Here comes the fried chicken lady. Wash it down with water or a coke? No problem. You can even buy medicine that cures just about anything (or so says the man). Ahh but no bathrooms on the bus…keep that in mind. Settle in and get ready for your trip….
Cuando tenés el placer de viajar en un viejo autobús escolar (color amarillo) en Nicaragua, se te puede atender tus muchas necesidades también. En primer lugar, no necesitarás un mapa de Nicaragua. Su conductor sabe a dónde se dirige: Chinandega, León, Managua, Masaya, Granada, Estelí, Matagalpa… incluso a Bluefieldssi querés.
¿Querés un banano? Aguantate. Aquí vienen… Oh, ¿querés pollo frito? Aquí viene la mujer del pollo frito. ¿Enjuagarlo con agua o una coca-cola? No hay problema. Incluso podés comprar medicamentos que curan casi cualquier cosa (así dice el hombre). Ahh, pero no hay baños en el bus…para que sepás…Acomodate y preparate para tu viaje….
Is that really snow on the ground? No, it is not. It is a salt farm. Fresh from these salt pools to your table in Chinandega, Managua or worldwide… WONDERFUL!!!
Since Nicaragua has a lot of oceanfront property, salt is manufactured in this way.
¿Es realmente nieve en el suelo? No, no lo es. Es una salinera… Sacan la sal de estas piscinas y va directa a su mesa en Chinandega, Managua o en cualquier parte del mundo ¡¡¡Maravilloso!!! Ya que Nicaragua tiene mucha propiedad frente a la playa, se fabrica sal, por decirlo así, de esta forma.
