Tag Archives: Nicaragua

Destination: Nicaragua

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Nathan

Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua Established: – 15 September 1821 (Independence from Spain) – 01 July 1823 (Independence from Mexico) – 31 May 1838 (Independence from Federal Republic of Central America) Population: 6,486,201 (2019 estimate) Religion: 55% Catholic, 27.2% Protestant, … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 120 – Ometepe to Monteverde, Costa Rica

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Nathan

Thursday 24 January 2013 Highlights: Tough border Crossing, Toucan Sighting, Sunset in Monteverde. With a 6 am departure time today we had an early start. Our host family provided a good breakfast to Stephen, Daniel and myself. I shipped todays … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 119 – Ometepe, Nicaragua

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Nathan

Wednesday 23 January 2013 Highlights: Island Wildlife, religious stone statues, relaxing thermal springs. Today was a chance to explore this unique island while others went bike riding and the more fit and willing climbed Conception Volcano.

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 118 – Granada to Ometepe, Nicaragua

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Nathan

Tuesday 22 January 2013 Highlights: Carriage ride around Granada, Sunset at Ometepe. As we weren’t leaving Granada until 12 this created an opportunity to explore the town. Following the advice of James and Robin I sought out their driver from … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 117 – Granada, Nicaragua

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Nathan

Monday 21 January 2013 Highlights: Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya local market, Masaya Volcano National Park. With around 4 hours sleep after the marathon 22 hour drive yesterday I crawled out of bed to visit the surrounding area of Granada. Some … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2012-13: Day 116 – Roatan Bay Islands to Granada, Nicaragua

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Nathan

Sunday 20 January 2013 Highlights: Escaping the island, 22 hours travelling to Granada 😦 We spent 22 hours travelling today. We left the hotel at 5.30 am and after trying to leave the island via a plane we instead got … Continue reading →

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