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Restless times in Nicaragua

Publicados: 29.05.2018

After a long back and forth, research on the internet and conversations with other travelers, we decided to go to Nicaragua despite the current unrest. So at 9:00, we got on a shuttle in El Tunco, El Salvador, and after 'short' 11 hours, we arrived in Léon, Nicaragua. The long journey even rewarded us with a short stay and a stamp in our passport from Honduras (Bucketlist ! :D)

Honduras border
Honduras border

In Léon itself, we quickly noticed the extent of the protests, which are initiated and led by the students, demanding the resignation of the long-time president. The city was still marked by smaller gatherings of protesters late at night, and we rarely saw tourists during our two days there.

Léon, Nicaragua
Léon, Nicaragua

So we followed two newfound friends from Germany to Granada, to a hotel that actually exceeded our travel budget, but due to the lack of tourism, it was too beautiful and cheap to not stay there for three days.

Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua

So we enjoyed a few days in the huge hotel that we had all to ourselves, had a great time with our friends...

Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua

...and went on a day trip to the crater lake....

Apoyo crater lake, Nicaragua
Apoyo crater lake, Nicaragua
Apoyo crater lake, Nicaragua
Apoyo crater lake, Nicaragua

Our next stop was the volcano island Ometepe.
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua

We rented a moped and were not spared from the fortunately mostly peaceful roadblocks there....

Road block, Ometepe, Nicaragua
Road block, Ometepe, Nicaragua

...and explored the island.

Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe, Nicaragua

Now we are in San Juan del Sur at Hostel Clandestino (thanks to Babsi and Stefan for the tip :)) and once again looking for the perfect wave. :D

Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur
Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur
Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Hostel Clandestino, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
Playa Maderas, Nicaragua

And of course, there were some little mishaps that we don't want to keep from you... ;)

...there were also some mishaps, Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
...there were also some mishaps, Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
...and another mishap, Playa Maderas, Nicaragua
...and another mishap, Playa Maderas, Nicaragua

So despite the tense situation, we had an exceptionally beautiful time in Nicaragua. However, we would only recommend the trip to travelers with enough time and flexibility in the current situation. We really hope that the situation in this beautiful country will soon calm down for the better.

Now we are waiting for the next adventures in Costa Rica, which we will soon tell you about again.

Until then, all the best

Matthias and Lisa


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Werner
Hallo Ihr beiden, ganz toll, was Ihr da macht!! Ich wünsche Euch noch ganz viele interessante Eindrücke und vor allem viel Gesundheit!!! Ganz liebe Grüße vom Ossiacher See! Werner

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