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 Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: Nicaragua |
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Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and also among its poorest. Although the country is still thought of as a hotspot for civil unrest, today it is relatively safe and inexpensive to travel about the country.
With an almost non-existent train rail system, buses are the modern and comfortable mode of transportation for seeing Nicaragua outside the main cities of Managua, (the capital), Leon and Granada.
Most travelers will begin their journey in the capital city which offers lush, tree-lined streets, cheap and affordable accommodations, a variety of fine international restaurants and a swinging nightlife, along with an extensive lagoon system and nature reserve all within city limits.
Top attractions begin at Plaza of the Revolution, including stops at the Catedral de Santiago (Old Cathedral), the National Theater, and the impressive National Palace of Culture. Also don't miss a stroll around Parque Central (Central Park) featuring historical monuments to Nicaraguan national heroes and poets.
About 1 1/2 hours away from the capital is Leon, the nation's second largest city. While here, don't miss a visit to the Leon Cathedral, the largest in Central America. Leon is rich in Spanish colonial history as well as providing easy access to nearby coastal Pacific beaches and beautiful offshore islands.
To the south, lies Granada located on Central America's largest freshwater lake, Lago Cocibolca (a.k.a. Lake Nicaragua or Lake Granada). The historic colonial settlement is the oldest in the Western hemisphere, today offering a lively city center, colorful markets, and coastal lake boat tours around Volcan Mombacho and the peacefully beautiful Isletas de Granada.
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