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About Nicaragua

Nicaragua is a beautiful country with a rich cultural and historic heritage, stunning landscapes and friendly people. Nicaragua is a third-world country, but this fact should in no way discourage you from visiting, just prepare you for your visit. If you are traveling independently and plan to rent your own vehicle, find your own lodging, and cook your own food, then you should be prepared to exercise patience and flexibility. Many obstacles to a beautifully unique vacation can be avoided with a little knowledgeable forethought. Here are some general tips about planning your trip to Nicaragua.

Nicaragua, like all tropical destinations has two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season lasts from mid-May until mid-December and it is dry for the rest of the year. The absolute best time of year to visit is at the end of the wet going into the dry. That way the weather will be nice and the plants will still be green and lush. For either season a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended.

Wet Season

During the rainy season you will see Nicaragua as a lush tropical paradise filled with colorful flora and exotic fauna. It is a very good time to visit, although it will likely rain some while you are here. Most places in Nicaragua will experience brief power outages from time to time due to falling tree limbs and other unavoidable circumstances. They usually do not last longer than a few hours, if that long. Be prepared with a flashlight and candles just in case. Of course the roads can get bad during this season, so a 4x4 gets you to a lot more places.

Dry Season

The dry season sees many parts of Nicaragua turn drab with lack of water, but a great many flowering trees go into bloom at this time of year as the temperature rises and the water levels decrease. With no hope for rain and hot, crystal-clear days, this is a great time to hit the beaches. In some places you may experience water rationing, especially during the peak tourist time during Semana Santa. Find out from locals when and for how long the water will be out and plan accordingly. Roads at this time can get very dusty and in some areas loose sand and gravel can make it difficult to climb hills. Again, a 4x4 vehicle will save you the trouble of having to back up and get a running start at a steep hill.

Phones

Conventional lines in Nicaragua are difficult to aquire. The unofficial switch to cell phones has been made, as it is easier to buy/rent a cell phone and simply buy phone cards to give your phone money to make calls. There are two main cell phone providers in Nicaragua, Enitel and Movistar. Both are good providers, but in southern Nicaragua, especially beaches north and south of San Juan del Sur, Movistar has better coverage. If you are heading north to Esteli or Matagalpa, Enitel will have better coverage. San Juan Property Management has cell phones to rent during your stay, and we have both Enitel and Movistar phone cards for sell. Vacation homes won't have access to a conventional line, but also may be in an area where cell phone access isn't available. Take advantage of not being able to be contacted and head to the beach!

There will also likely be cultural differences that will affect your trip in Nicaragua. Perception of time is different here than in many other countries. If you have an appointment at a specific time, take your time getting there. Five or even ten minutes late is still on time if you are on Nica time. The Nicaraguan tool of choice for almost every job conceivable is the machete. Do not be alarmed to see shirtless men everywhere carrying them. In the hands of these men, the machete is a tool and nothing more; you should not feel threatened by it. If you are staying in town, you may be surprised to be awoken by crowing roosters during the early morning hours. Many Nicaraguans, both town and country folk, keep animals around the house, and whether it's dogs, chickens, or cattle, they are likely to make noise.

The Nicaraguan people are warm and inviting people. They will befriend you and treat like you like family. If you have any sort of problem during your stay here, it is likely that a Nicaraguan will help you solve it. The greatest resource that Nicaragua has does not lie hidden within is vast reaches of untouched forest, nor in the miles and miles of beautiful broken coastline, but in its people, and it will be for the impression that they will leave upon you heart that you will return here.

Here are a couple of links to help you prepare for your visit and give you more information about San Juan del Sur and Nicaragua.

Super Fly Sport Fishing
www.superflynica.com

Park Avenue Villas
www.parkavenuevillas.com

San Juan del Sur Homepage
www.sanjuandelsur.org.ni

Diving Center of San Juan
www.abucear.com

Century 21 Nicaragua Real Estate
www.c21sanjuan.com


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	About Nicaragua Nicaragua is a beautiful country with a rich cultural and historic heritage, stunning landscapes and friendly people. Nicaragua is a third-world country, but this fact should in no way discourage you from visiting, just prepare you for your visit. If you are traveling independently and plan to rent your own vehicle, find your own lodging, and cook your own food, then you should be prepared to exercise patience and flexibility. Many obstacles to a beautifully unique vacation can be avoided with a little knowledgeable forethought. Here are some general tips about planning your trip to Nicaragua. Nicaragua, like all tropical destinations has two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season lasts from mid-May until mid-December and it is dry for the rest of the year. The absolute best time of year to visit is at the end of the wet going into the dry. That way the weather will be nice and the plants will still be green and lush. For either season a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. Wet Season During the rainy season you will see Nicaragua as a lush tropical paradise filled with colorful flora and exotic fauna. It is a very good time to visit, although it will likely rain some while you are here. Most places in Nicaragua will experience brief power outages from time to time due to falling tree limbs and other unavoidable circumstances. They usually do not last longer than a few hours, if that long. Be prepared with a flashlight and candles just in case. Of course the roads can get bad during this season, so a 4x4 gets you to a lot more places. Dry Season The dry season sees many parts of Nicaragua turn drab with lack of water, but a great many flowering trees go into bloom at this time of year as the temperature rises and the water levels decrease. With no hope for rain and hot, crystal-clear days, this is a great time to hit the beaches. In some places you may experience water rationing, especially during the peak tourist time during Semana Santa. Find out from locals when and for how long the water will be out and plan accordingly. Roads at this time can get very dusty and in some areas loose sand and gravel can make it difficult to climb hills. Again, a 4x4 vehicle will save you the trouble of having to back up and get a running start at a steep hill. Phones Conventional lines in Nicaragua are difficult to aquire. The unofficial switch to cell phones has been made, as it is easier to buy/rent a cell phone and simply buy phone cards to give your phone money to make calls. There are two main cell phone providers in Nicaragua, Enitel and Movistar. Both are good providers, but in southern Nicaragua, especially beaches north and south of San Juan del Sur, Movistar has better coverage. If you are heading north to Esteli or Matagalpa, Enitel will have better coverage. San Juan Property Management has cell phones to rent during your stay, and we have both Enitel and Movistar phone cards for sell. Vacation homes won't have access to a conventional line, but also may be in an area where cell phone access isn't available. Take advantage of not being able to be contacted and head to the beach! There will also likely be cultural differences that will affect your trip in Nicaragua. Perception of time is different here than in many other countries. If you have an appointment at a specific time, take your time getting there. Five or even ten minutes late is still on time if you are on Nica time. The Nicaraguan tool of choice for almost every job conceivable is the machete. Do not be alarmed to see shirtless men everywhere carrying them. In the hands of these men, the machete is a tool and nothing more; you should not feel threatened by it. If you are staying in town, you may be surprised to be awoken by crowing roosters during the early morning hours. Many Nicaraguans, both town and country folk, keep animals around the house, and whether it's dogs, chickens, or cattle, they are likely to make noise. The Nicaraguan people are warm and inviting people. They will befriend you and treat like you like family. If you have any sort of problem during your stay here, it is likely that a Nicaraguan will help you solve it. The greatest resource that Nicaragua has does not lie hidden within is vast reaches of untouched forest, nor in the miles and miles of beautiful broken coastline, but in its people, and it will be for the impression that they will leave upon you heart that you will return here. Here are a couple of links to help you prepare for your visit and give you more information about San Juan del Sur and Nicaragua. Super Fly Sport Fishing www.superflynica.com Park Avenue Villas www.parkavenuevillas.com San Juan del Sur Homepage www.sanjuandelsur.org.ni Diving Center of San Juan www.abucear.com Century 21 Nicaragua Real Estate www.c21sanjuan.com

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