Nicaragua

World-Wide Food Crisis Most headlines out of Nicaragua this week are regarding the food crisis. There are many reasons why there is a world-wide food crisis right now, and they are mostly political – but I won’t open that can of worms in this post. Memo to self: must remember this blog is about investment. [...]

Why Nicaragua? One of the compelling reasons for investing in Nicaragua is its potential for appreciation as the country develops. Because of its tumultuous recent history the country is playing developmental catch-up with its neighbors such as Costa Rica and Mexico. Yet geographically, Nicaragua boasts the same coastline, rainforests, and volcanoes as its neighbors, and lots [...]

There was a spectacular lightning display over Granada, Nicaragua last night.One of my favorite challenges is to capture lightning on images. I was lucky enough last year to catch a shot over Antigua, Guatemala and have been hooked on it ever since.There are some areas in the world that have more lightning than others. The place with the most lightning is in the Congo. Lightning can even be tri

Defining what you want your investment to do for you. Before anyone thinks about investing in Nicaragua one needs to ask themselves a few questions. Am I looking at investing in real estate in Nicaragua simply because it is an under developed country with impressive potential for international tourism? A return on my investment is a risk, [...]

Nicaragua Real Estate Why invest in Nicaragua real estate, especially now? Here in the U.S. gas prices are crowding four dollars a gallon, the housing market is stalled in many key areas, and fear of a prolonged recession is becoming a reality. The US economy is definitely rattled. In a recent New Yorker article by Ian [...]

Ortega and the Opposition Media Recent headlines in Nicaragua suggest there are rising tensions between Daniel Ortega and the “opposition” media due to upcoming regional elections. It is interesting that the party that lost the last election in Nicaragua is called the opposition. If that term were to be used to describe the Democratic Party in [...]

Andrea lleva tres meses viajando por Centro América después de tomar la decisión de hacer un parón en su carrera laboral y dejarme a solas en la oficina. Como en casi todas las iniciativas de este estilo el inicio es lo que más cuesta; una vez se encontró con la mochila a cuestas todo le empezó a ir a las mil maravillas.Ahora la tenemos en Nicaragua. Visitó las ciudades coloniales del oeste del país y la ciudad de San Juan del Sur cercana a la frontera con Costa Rica.El suyo, no es que sea especialmente un viaje centrado en lo cultural. Más que ciudades lo que Andrea busca –y encuentra con abundancia–es el contacto con la naturaleza y en especial con el mundo submarino. Tomó unas clases de sur en Playa Madera. Por lo visto es un centro turístico importante de surfers y tamb

I recently spent an enjoyable day at the National Zoo of Nicaragua, the Parqueo Zoologica Nicaragua.There is a very impressive butterfly enclosure there. I don't know a lot about butterflies, but I like the names they've been given. Hairstreaks and brushfoots, monarchs and glasswings. The longer I walked among their serene beauty, the more I wanted to learn about them.Some butterflies actually migrate. Monarch butterflies are capable of making transatlantic crossing. The Glasswing butterfly has see-through wings.I also learnt that butterflies display lekking behaviour. I know, I had to look that one up myself. Lekking is where a group of males, usually the same ones, get together, usually in the same place, to show off for the purpose of attracting a beautiful mate. Kind of like

Agriculture Driving Nicaragua’s Exports Just as small businesses are the engine that drive the U.S. economy, it’s no surprise that small businesses are leading Nicaragua’s economic recovery. Recently, Blake Schmidt writing for the Nica Times interviewed Fransisco Mayorga one of the architects of Nicaragua’s transition economy. The article points out that the economy of Nicaragua is [...]

There have been several stories written, and lots of blog action about the recent riots in Puerto Cabezas on Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast. The question of the motive for the government to cancel the election is valid and suggests that Ortega and Sandinista allies would lose the elections if they went forward. Postponing elections due to hurricane [...]

¿Os habéis tirado sobre una tabla de madera por la ladera de un volcán? Pues eso mismo hizo Andrea por Nicaragua el otro día. Se despidió de su amiga Betty hace pocos días y desde Honduras te internó en Nicaragua.Desde la ciudad de León se apuntó a un tour turístico para realizar un curioso descenso de volcán. Muy cerca de la ciudad se halla un volcán activo y, con tablas de madera y trajes en naranja a lo más estilo Guantánamo, hacía él se dirigieron.Parece algo sencillo pero por lo visto no lo es tanto. Tras ascender a lo alto del volcán el guía realiza una explicación del modo de cómo deslizarse por la ladera de la manera correcta para evitar daños o molestias. Lo más importante es evitar frenar con mucha fuerza con los pies, algo lógico ya que se pueden superar l

U.S. Real Estate Bubble As headlines across the U.S. continue to predict an economic slow down, beach front properties in Nicaragua prompt a second look. Some economists predict the U.S. real estate markets is in a bubble that is doomed to pop, and that the current slow down is the precursor to a major real estate [...]

Nicaragua could start drilling for oil off its Atlantic coast within four years, according to Prensa Latina. “Nicaragua legalized oil exploration in its Caribbean waters Wednesday and it will start exploiting a resource that might turn Nicaragua into a Central American exporter…” Two concessions contracts were signed with MKJ Xploration, a U.S. company based in New [...]

Development In Nicaragua: Civic Debates Mark Positive Sign Development in Nicaragua is progressing rapidly, and, there are signs that reflect that growth. Yet, reservations about Daniel Ortega’s long term political ambition have led to trepidation for some investors looking at the future of Nicaragua. If you look closely at stories coming out of Managua, however, there [...]

Antilles get serious: Dutch Antilles vs Nicaragua Tuesday 25 March 2008 Unlike fellow influenced CONCACAF combatants Suriname, the Dutch Antilles are allowed to use their Netherlands-based players in the national team. And the islanders are taking full advantage of their connection to the Low Countries, too. With an entire [...]

Antilles get serious: Dutch Antilles vs Nicaragua Tuesday 25 March 2008 Unlike fellow influenced CONCACAF combatants Suriname, the Dutch Antilles are allowed to use their Netherlands-based players in the national team. And the islanders are taking full advantage of their connection to the Low Countries, too. With an entire starting 11 comprised of talented and [...]

The Zapatera Archipelago in Nicaragua consists of Zapatera Volocano and 8 islets, all sitting lazily in sun drenched Lake Nicaragua. One of these islets is Isla del Muerte, or Island of Death. Something to do with human sacrifices.The petroglyph's on these islands are simply amazing and well worth the effort to get here.Another term for petroglyph is "rock art". Makes sense when you see the deeply etched markings on flat rock faces that look like ancient graffiti.The etchings have various styles and shapes. There are literally hundreds of them. I can imagine someone a lot of years ago trying to depict their world as they saw it. Maybe to them plants and animals, and for that matter, humans, did look fanciful and other-worldly. No kidding, some of these creatures look like they have

For years, the Central American country of Costa Rica has been the place for international real estate investors. With its low cost of living, reasonable property prices and Caribbean coastline, it has much to offer. Now that the market in Costa Rica has matured, other Central American countries are becoming targets for international investors. Nicaragua, just to the north of Costa Rica, is a great location for those who want a great deal. It has been touted in numerous publications as the next great destination in this part of the world, including the Financial Times, Newsweek and the Chicago Tribune, among others

Looking for beach vacation?San Juan del Sur is the village by the beach in Nicaragua. It's about 40 minutes from the border of Costa Rica and also famous of surfing beaches.NO worry about the accommodation. San Juan del Sur Hotels are the perfect hotel by the beach. One of the hotel around the charming fishing village - "La Posada AzulHotel".This boutique hotel provide you the relax and peaceful environment. The inn has a large porch where you can enjoy your breakfast while sitting on the rockingchair. The activities over here include : Scuba Diving, Sailing, Fishing, Exploring the volcanoes, canopy tours and many more! You can books your tourpackages by the help of the staffs from the hotel.Let's explore the beautiful beach and hotel in Nicaragua now!

The San Francisco Convent Cathedral complex in Granada, Nicaragua is another example of Nicaraguan ingenuity.The buildings cover a square block and consist of the old convent that is now a museum, and the old and new cathedral.I went to a wedding in the cathedral last week. Fairy tale stuff with huge ceilings and ornate works of art. That's besides the plexiglass covered skeletons of some bygone church people that are on either side of the altar. I'll leave the tongue in cheek jokes up to the reader. The place is so huge, bats have made it a permanent cave, and no one seems to mind in the least when they swoop through various religious ceremonies looking for a bug snack. Certainly makes sitting through some of the longer ceremonies an enjoyable study in animal behavior.San Francisco Ca

La Merced Catherdral in Granada, Nicaragua boasts a pretty kewl bell tower with a sweeping view of the old colonial buildings of Granada and Lake Nicaragua in the background. On a clear day you can see Ometepe Island. So far I haven't seen a day that wasn't clear.The climb to the almost-top of the bell tower is fun. A spiral staircase with steps fit for tiny childlike feet, winds its way upward, enclosed in thick white adobe walls. You can almost imagine the people of days gone by climbing their way up there for the views or the breeze. I don't think you can sit up there contemplating life when the bells are rung. Make the fillings in your head rattle around for a bit I bet.As usual, I can't find a lot written on La Merced Cathedral. Like many of her sister cathedrals here in Granad

Xalteva Cathedral in Granada, Nicaragua, is another pretty impressive sized cathedral.Xalteva actually gets its name from the indigenous settlement that was there long before the Spanish moved in. I can find very little information on these ancient peoples and their culture. But it is supposed to be the oldest part of the city of Granada, and I can believe that.The area that surrounds Xalteva seems to evoke an air of old worldy charm. She has been constructed and reconstructed over the last couple hundred years. Looks pretty spiffy now. The Xalteva Park across the street seems shrouded in sadly worn history.There is also rumor of an underground tunnel here. Xalteva is a few minutes above ground walk to The Cathedral towards Lake Nicaragua. In a straight line. I know it's intriguing!

►Más de 400 jóvenes de todo el país celebran el aniversario del Escultismo en ese país.Hoy lunes, en horas de la tarde, arriban a Bluefields, en la Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur (RAAS), Nicaragua, más de 270 jóvenes scouts originarios de diversos departamentos del país para celebrar junto al Grupo Scout 1 Moravo -el primero fundado en ese país-, compuesto por 130 jóvenes, el 90 Aniversario de esa organización en Nicaragua.“Vamos a promover los valores étnicos y culturales con que cuenta la Costa Caribe, promoviendo en los participantes la construcción de una identidad intercultural que respete valores y promueva las diferencias y particularidades, sociales, económicas y riquezas naturales de la Costa”, declaró Francisco Sequeira, director de programa del primer Jamboree (encuentro de tribus, en lengua africana), en Bluefields.El primer Jamboree será denominado Asla Takan Kaya… Kupia Kumi Baku, (Unámonos todos… en un solo corazón, en lengua miskita) se

I knew very little about Earthships until I visited the Earthship Nicaragua building site outside of San Juan del Sur yesterday.Dave Kniffen of Earthship Biotecture is heading up this latest project to build houses out of used tires. The plan is to have this house built in 16 days.The idea of sustainable construction is not new. But I believe it is even more important in todays world of limited and endangered almost-everythings.There are lots of very interesting people working on the project as well. It takes a very special kind of person to volunteer to work in another country in the heat to help teach others something new.The human spirit is alive and well in our world. It shows in projects like this.

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua offers up some pretty awesome, not overdone sunsets. The kind that make you stop for a few moments during your mad rush to do whatever and just look ... and let Mother Nature work her healing charms on your frazzled nerve endings.I have never seen the "green flash" sunsets that so many people talk about. I think if you have enough cocktails in the evenings, you could make the flash any colour you want it to be. But I understand this is a very real phenomena. The green flash, not the cocktails.San Juan del Sur has become a mecca for surfing over the last decade or so. Apparently the waves here are like no others in the world. I am finding that out about the whole of Nicaragua. There are places here that defy imagination. And are like no other places on ea

Just when I thought I had seen the most spectacular ocean scenery ever, I took a trip to a small community on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua called Casares.Casares is about 70 km south east of Managua or about an hour and half drive from Granada. Right on the ocean. With miles of open fields and views of volcanoes to boot. I'm not sure it gets much better than this. I can't even get it all in on one photo. And its definitely off the beaten touristy trail.Personally, I don't like the beaten touristy trail places. I like getting out and "discovering" these stunningly beautiful places myself. Okay, so maybe I am not the first one to leave my footprints on the beach here. But I sure make everyone I am with really, really annoyed with me when I keep saying "Oh-my-gosh-this-is-soooo-incr

“BancoUno hace todo lo posible por mantener al tanto al usuario de posibles problemas tanto en el servidor BancoUno como en la cuenta del propio usuario. Por lo tanto, quiere advertirle, en este momento, que el Departamento de Seguridad cree que terceras personas han podido haber accedido a su cuenta y han limitado esta para que no se produzcan operaciones no deseadas.Por lo tanto, el equipo de

The Cathedral is one of the most spectacular buildings in Granada. It dominates Central Park and has a view of Lake Nicaragua to boot.The original building was destroyed by fire in 1856. I can only imagine what inferno would be responsible to wiping out a whole building of this size. Must have been pretty impressive. Get out the weinies and marshmellows.She was rebuilt in 1880, renovated again in 1905, and when I walked by a couple days ago she was getting a new coat of paint outside. I like new clothes, too. Makes you feel dressed up and special. Just in time for Christmas.I walked around inside of The Cathedral and peeked behind the altar. Found something that makes the rumour of the tunnel connecting the cathedrals of Granada even more solid. There is a gated and locked staircas

"We are very pleased to tell you that the SFD NIcaragua 2007 Team competition entry for Best Event has been chosen as one of three winners! Congratulations!We were very impressed with your event. You had excellent community participation and non-geek inclusion, activities, media coverage (we loved the interviews!), collateral, technology demonstrations and of course information about Software Freedom and FOSS. Your teams hard work and dedication is inspiring and the excellent media coverage you achieved is tribute to those efforts.Well done! You do your country and the FOSS community proud, and are a true example of what Software Freedom Day is all about!Please pass on our congratulations and praise to your team, and your community.Cheers,Pia " Software Freedom Day, a celebration of Free Software and Open Source, announced tha the SFD group for Nicaragua won one of three top places worldwide for their efforts on bringing Open Source Software to the people. Their event was held on Sept

There are 6 magnificent cathedrals in Granada, Nicaragua. Huge, massive structures each with its own haunting elegance.This is Guadalupe Cathedral, built in 1626. Honest. I don't kid about this history stuff. Frankly, I can't stretch my mind far enough back to imagine yesterday, much less over 300 years ago. So, being a wee bit older than most of us, I guess we can excuse Guadalupe for being a bit stained and worn. You should see me before morning coffee!I can't find a lot written about Guadalupe. She was used by William Walker (the man who tried to be King of Nicaragua .. everyone has a dream!) in 1856 as his last stand in Granada. Nice digs for a last ditch effort at taking over a country. Didn't work out for Bill, though. He could have been a whole trilogy of psychology books u

el Coyotepe Fortress is in Masaya, Nicaragua, a few minutes drive from Granada.The Fortress was built in 1893 by President Zelaya and was used to observe enemies invading Nicaragua.A dungeon was built below the fortress during the Somoza reign and was used for political prisoners. About 800 people could fit into the cells. There are also torture rooms here. No kidding. Pretty spooky place.It is pretty dark, quiet and cool below ground here. A strange kind of peace now invades this place. When I visited it, there were lots of school children laughing and playing in the sunshine above ground. Below ground there were spiders and the echoes of times past. I was glad to stumble my way back out into the sunshine.Places like this help teach us so much about life. How precious each and ev

Granada City, Nicaragua was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba.Granada is steeped in history and charm. From the tales of William Walker to the restoration of its many cathedrals, Granada is a city that can be discovered by all of your senses.I have fallen in love with this old colonial town. She sits on the edge of Lake Nicaragua and has a very cosmopolitan feel. People from all over the world live here. You can sit in sidewalk cafes in the evenings and hear several languages being spoken. The people that live and visit here are all very friendly and welcoming. A place to truly feel how small the world really is.I have yet to discover all of Granada. She holds hidden gardens and works of art. She tells her secrets slowly for those that want to hear the legends of t

I keep finding some pretty amazing places here in Nicaragua. Omotepe Island is one of those.Ometepe Island is formed by 2 volcanoes, Maderas and Concepcion, with an isthmus between. She sits in Lake Nicargua and boasts at being the world's highest lake island.Ometepe is incredibly beautiful. From the ever-changing views of the volcanoes to Howler monkeys, tales of pirate treasure to some of the best coffee I have ever tasted, this island paradise slowly seeps into your soul.There are few places on earth that I feel an instant affinity for. Ometepe Island is now one of those. It's almost impossible to describe this feeling. You just know it "is." And once you accept that these things happen in life, then you can sit back and let the Earth Spirits work their magic on you. And know th

Lorsque nous parlons de la gauche, nous parlons d’un système politique qui met de l’avant les besoins de la population plutôt que les profits, un système participatif pour les citoyens et une meilleure redistribution de la richesse. Cependant, pour certaines personnes de droite, la gauche serait totalitariste parce qu’elle s’oppose au capitalisme, système qui représente la soi-disant «liberté». Voici donc l’exemple du Nicaragua, petit d’Amérique centrale qui prit son destin en main à la fin des années 70 en faisant une révolution contre une dictature militaire appuyée par les États-Unis et des compagnies de bananes. Nous pourrions prendre aussi l’exemple de Hugo Chavez au Venezuela, mais nous avons trouvés celui-ci particulièrement objectif. Il s’agit de l’extrait du «livre noir des États-Unis». Merci au camarade Vez de l’avoir trouvé. Cela montre que la gauche est capable d’être plus démocratique

After getting hundreds of pledges to tackle the world's problems at his philanthropic summit this past week, former President Bill Clinton did what any good host would: He threw a party. Music, celebrity and politics mixed Saturday night at Harlem's Apollo Theatre, where Clinton was joined by Bono, Chris Rock, Shakira and Alicia Keyes for a roundtable discussion on youth activism. Clinton called on each young member of the audience to "be a citizen servant, a giver, because we have to have a vital society," before announcing the Clinton Global Initiative's first youth summit, called CGI U, planned for next year at Tulane University in New Orleans. Like the three-day Clinton Global Initiative philanthropic summit this week, the college version aims to bring together attendees to tackle global issues like sustainable development and poverty.

There are 2 islands off the eastern coast of Nicaragua, Big Corn and Little Corn Islands. Both have very unique charm and laid back atmospheres.Getting to the Corn Islands is not for the faint of heart if you choose not to fly in. There are 2 ferries (one takes cars if you have wheels you want to bring along) and "pangas". All travel on the Rio Escondido, a large muddy river that acts as a major transportation route from el Rama to Bluefields and the Corn Islands.This whole area is steeped in humidity and history. From tales of pirates and treasure to the colour and accents of its people, it is truly a magical place seemingly lost in time.There are several interesting and unique places to visit on Big Corn Island. One of my favorite places to grab some good island food and an enjoyab

La cantante colombiana Shakira, ha demostrado ser muy buena para el canto y para mover las caderas, pero tiene otras cualidades que pocos conocian: su gran espiritu de solidaridad. Precisamente el día de ayer anunció en nombre de la Fundación ALAS, a una ayuda de 40 millones de dólares para proyectos de reconstrucción en zonas afectadas por desastres naturales en Perú y Nicaragua , según informa hoy el portal del diario El País.Shakira hizo este anuncio durante la reunión de la Iniciativa Global Clinton (IGC), que celebra su asamblea anual en Nueva York. La cantante informo que el dinero procederá de las contribuciones de una treintena de artistas y empresarios miembros de ALAS.El programa de ayuda incluirá inversiones directas en la reconstrucción de infraestructuras educativas, sanitarias y de agua potable, que resultaron dañadas o destruidas a causa del terremoto que sacudió Perú y del huracán Félix a su paso por Nicaragua.shakira shakira shakira shakira peru peru

La cantante colombiana Shakira anunció el jueves que la Fundación Alas que ayudó a crear, donará 40 millones de dólares para los trabajos de reconstrucción en Perú y Nicaragua después de desastres naturales que afectaron recientemente a esos países.Shakira participó en un evento organizado por el ex presidente estadounidense Bill Clinton en Nueva York, enfocado en el cambio climático y en filantropía, que atrajo varios líderes mundiales.Los fondos provienen de artistas y empresarios que son miembros de la Fundación Alas, de la cual Shakira es una de las fundadoras junto al escritor colombiano Gabriel García Márquez, además de empresas privadas y organizaciones no gubernamentales."Yo he visto en primera mano los muchos desafíos que enfrenta Latinoamérica," dijo la cantante en un comunicado.Afirmó que 40 millones de niños no van a la escuela en la región, más de 400.000 niños mueren cada año por causas evitables, 51 millones de personas no tienen acceso a agua li

Shakira anunció hoy jueves que la Fundación Alas donará 40 millones de dólares para los trabajos de reconstrucción en Perú y Nicaragua después de desastres naturales que afectaron recientemente a esos países. Shakira participó en un evento organizado por el ex presidente estadounidense Bill Clinton en Nueva York, enfocado en el cambio climático y en filantropía, que atrajo varios líderes mundiales.Los fondos provienen de artistas y empresarios que son miembros de la Fundación Alas, de la cual Shakira es una de las fundadoras junto al escritor colombiano Gabriel García Márquez, además de empresas privadas y organizaciones no gubernamentales.

Alejandro Sanz se presentará, el 28 de octubre en Managua, con su último álbum “El tren de los momentos“, como parte de una gira que ha incluido Europa, Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica, anunciaron en la prensa Movistar y Premier Producciones, productores del concierto en Nicaragua. Con 10 discos editados, más de 21 millones de copias vendidas y más de 15 Grammy latinos, Alejandro Sanz se presentará ante 18.000 nicaragüenses, calcularon los organizadores. Fuente: EFE 

El Banco Central de Nicaragua anunció hoy que pondrá a circular unas 30 millones de monedas de un córdoba, debido a un déficit en el circulante de esa denominación ocasionado principalmente por máquinas traga monedas y casinos. El titular del Banco Central de Nicaragua, Antenor Rosales, dijo a periodistas que hoy harán entrega de una cantidad, que no precisó, de monedas de un córdoba (0,05 de dólar) al sistema financiero local para que sea distribuido a la población. El funcionario señaló que el primer embarque de monedas, de un total de cuatro, es el que será entregado hoy a la banca comercial y en los próximos dos meses entregarán el restante, hasta totalizar 30 millones de córdobas (1,6 millones de dólares). “Vamos a comenzar hoy mismo a suministrarlas (esas monedas) a los bancos y esperamos no sigan yéndose para los lugares que no están destinados, porque la moneda está destinada para circular”, indicó. Según Rosales, las monedas de un córdoba es

Masaya is an active volcano in Nicaragua.It spews out sulpher dioxide in huge billowing clouds. That combines with the rain to make "acid rain."No doubt about this acid rain being nasty stuff. It's choking to even try and breath through.But it makes for some pretty amazing sights.The rain clouds fly up over the lip of the volcano and smack right into the sulpher cloud. In a cataclysmic white-out that engulfs everything in its wake. It cuts visibility down to almost zero. And burns your mouth and throat. Probably messes up the paint job on the cars parked anywhere near it, too.I don't think the cross is helping keep this devil "acid rain" at bay. I'm sure I heard Mother Nature having a good giggle over the whole thing.

Masaya Volcano National Park in Nicaragua is a fascinating place of other-worldly scenery.The Masaya Caldera is made up of 5 different craters, San Pedro, Santiago, Nindiri, San Juan and Masaya.This cross is on Santiago Crater and was built there by the Spaniards in the 16th Century. It is named "La Cruz de Bobodilla" after Father Fancisco Bobadilla, and was placed on the lip of the crater in order to exorcise the devil. Okay, I'm pretty sure it's not the exact same cross, since I saw metal bolts holding it together. But you get the idea ...... they thought this was the mouth of hell. And an appeasement to any god would have been a good thing. Except for the eruptions that followed throughout history. Not everything works according to plan.Everything here is big. Even the sky is big.

The Santiago Crater of Masaya Volcano is huge. So big it's almost hard to imagine in a shot without some reference to size...like the teeny cars in the view above.Driving up to the crater through Masaya Volcano National Park makes you feel like you are in a totally different world. Lava flows with jagged rocks of all sizes litter this eerily beautiful landscape.Your first glimpse of the cross marks Santiago Crater. Huge billowing clouds of sulpher dioxide "smoke" look like visions of the end of the world. And smell like it.You are asked to park you car backside in at the viewing area because of the activity of this volcano in the recent past. Which is totally understandable when you see the fractures in huge chunks of rock seemingly ready to take the plunge over the side of the crater a

RECIPE INGREDIENTS1 cup gallo pinto beans1 bay leaf1 small onion, peeled1 whole clove2 cloves garlic, peeledsalt1 1/2 cups long−grain white rice4 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely choppedFreshly ground black pepperRECIPE METHODSoak the beans in a pot in cold water covered by at least three inches of water at least four hours. Drain the beans and place in a large pot with two quarts of water. Pin the bay leaf to the onion with the clove, and add to the beans. Add the garlic. Gradually bring the beans to a boil, skimming off any foam. Reduce the heat and gently simmer the beans, uncovered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours, adding salt, to taste, during the last ten minutes. Drain the beans and refresh under cold water. Discard the onion.Bring 2 1/2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the rice and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and gently simmer the rice until tender, about 18 minutes. Let the rice sit, covered, five minutes, and fluff with a fork.Heat

There is an insurance company in Nicaragua, called CSISA Insurance, which is made for the purpose of helping American and Canadian communities living in Nicaragua, but are not limited to them. The company is an American owned insurance brokerage agency that insures factories to cars and houses. English speakers living in Nicaragua can use CSISA also as a resource to understand the ins and outs

En el espacio de mi amigo José de Nicaragua, conseguí este artículo del diario La Prensa, el cual pienso describe muy bien la visión que de los medios de comunicación tiene el  actual gobierno venezolano. A continuación lo cito textualmente:   Crimen y Castigo Este articulo aparecio hoy en el periodico "La Prensa" de Nicaragua y me parecio de mucho interes por los acontecimientos recien ocurridos en Venezuela. Sergio Ramírez El autor es escritor, Masatepe, junio 2007.   Si tras el cierre de la RCTV se extendiera por América Latina la ola justiciera en contra de la enajenación cultural inoculada por las emisoras de televisión, los ayatolas culturales me dejarían con nostalgia. Unas semanas atrás la CNN había entrevistado en México a Teodoro Petkoff, el director del diario Tal Cual de Caracas, acerca del entonces inminente cierre de la emisora RCTV de Venezuela. Me tocó estar en México cuando en el mismo programa compa

I'm just sitting on our new terrace and enjoying a cigar of my in-house brand "Joya de Nicaragua". Wonderful ;-) Ich sitze gerade auf unserer Terrasse und geniesse eine Zigarre meiner Hausmarke "Joya de Nicaragua". Wunderbar ;-) ----------------- Many have come, but I like you the best!

Cuando todos pensaron que ya no pasaría por allí, está de vuelta. Ricardo Arjona vuelve a pisar suelo nicaragüense. La vez más reciente que estuvo en aquel país del itsmo centroamericano fue el viernes 5 de diciembre del 2003 ( o sea, no tan reciente), con su Gira Santo Pecado. Sin embargo, su visita de ahora es parte de “Adentro tour”, que lo ha llevado por diferentes escenarios de América Latina y Estados Unidos.“Adentro” es también el título de la producción discográfica más reciente del cantautor guatemalteco, quien a lo largo de su trayectoria ha construido una sólida carrera musical y logrado consagrarse entre los aristas más destacados de la música en español. [Leer DISCOGRAFIA COMPLETA]El concierto de Ricardo Arjona está programado para la noche del jueves 10 de mayo, Día de la Madre. Según informes de los productores del espectáculo, aspiran montar el show en el Estadio Nacional Dennis Martínez, pero como aún no tienen contrato firmado ya están v

El miércoles 14 de marzo ocurrieron 2 sismos frente a las costas nicaragüenses. El primero a las 21:59 GMT (03:59 hora local) de 5.0 grados en la escala de Richter según la Dirección de Sismología del INETER de Nicaragua, 5.4 según el Servicio Nacional de Estudios Territoriales (SNET) de El Salvador, y 5.5 grados según el USGS. El segundo ocurrió casi una hora después, a las 22:44 GMT (04:44 hora local) con 4.8 grados según el INETER y 5.2 grados según el USGS. Información de La Gente - Nicaragua: Ambos sismos y sus réplicas posteriores se sintieron en Managua y en las principales ciudades de la franja del Pacífico. El primer sismo ocurrió a 50 kilómetros de profundidad con epicentro a 75 kilómetros al sur sudoeste de Nagarote, en el departamento de León, y 80 kilómetros al sudoeste de Managua. El segundo a 8 kilómetros de profundiad, con epicentro localizado 118 km al suroeste de Managua. Ambos fueron atribuidos por Ineter al choque de las placas locales Cocos y Ca

El año pasado cuando yo iba a comprar el disco Adentro, en México, y pregunté si lo tenían, les dije que se trataba del cantautor Ricardo Arjona. "Ah, ¡¿el cantante argentino?!", me respondieron. "¿Argentino?", les pregunté admirado. "Perdón, quiero decir el cantante mexicano...", contestó el de la tienda, el mismo que quería venderme una docena de copias (piratas) del álbum, que salían (todas) al mismo precio que un disco original.Bien, en cinco minutos le conté parte de la biografía de Arjona.Ahora, el diario digital Inforegión, de Argentina, publica una nota periodística curiosa. Se trata de la sección deportiva en la que escriben sobre el hockey femenino de Argentina. Ahora Ricardo Arjona no es ni de México ni de Argentina, sino de Nicaragua. El diario dice:“El problema no es tu ausencia, el problema es que te espero”, asegura la canción del compositor nicaragüense Ricardo Arjona. La cual se ajusta perfectamente al sentimiento del equipo de hockey femenino

C'est le début du mauvais coup de vent subi au large du Nicaragua alors que nous faisions cap sur le Costa Rica...Je redoutais le Golfe de Tihuantepec qui finalement a été passé sans vent ou presque et j'ai oublié les vents de Papagayo...funeste !....ce sont les 50 noeuds de vent que nous avons eu à subir qui ont ouvert la "couture" sur bâbord au galbord-ribord...

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Un turista estadounidense o europeo diría que viene de vacaciones a la frontera entre Costa Rica y Nicaragua. Que pretende hacer turismo de aventura en la parte tica y a disfrutar del gran lago nicaragüense, que navegará sobre el río San Juan con barcos ticos y que disfrutará de la ...