Managua, Nicaragua view on map

wikipedia.org:
The country's name is derived from Nicarao ,the name of the Nahuatl-speaking tribe which inhabited the shores of Lake Nicaragua before the Spanish conquest of the Americas, and the Spanish word Agua ,meaning water, due to the presence of the large Lake Cocibolca (or Lake Nicaragua) and Lake Managua (or Lake Xolotlán), as well as lagoons and rivers in the region. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Nicaragua

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It is also joined by the Tipitapa River to another lake, Lake Nicaragua ; however, due to the extreme pollution, the bull sharks of Lake Nicaragua can't join Lake Managua. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Managua

lonelyplanet.com:
You cannot legally continue to the gulf at San Juan del Norte and catch a boat to Tortuguero. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/letters/cam/nic_pc.htm...

world66.com:
One notable example is the National Palace (Palacio Nacional—known for a short time as the Palace of the Heroes of the Revolution) which is located on a plaza facing Lake Managua. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

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For real adventure head out to Bluefields the old pirates' nest on the Mosquito Coast. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

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Manugua is the capital of Nicaragua. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

wikitravel.org:
Some days of the week, you can get from Houston or Miami to Managua in time to fly directly to Big Corn Island; other days, you will have to spend a night in Managua and fly to the island the following day. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Big_Corn_Island

lonelyplanet.com:
XX_PARAGRAPHBREAK_XX Rising from the centre of Lake Nicaragua, Isla de Ometepe consists of two volcanoes, Concepción. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

world66.com:
After the Spaniards had conquered the Central American region in the 16th century, pirates began prowling Lake Nicaragua. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

lonelyplanet.com:
Of the bus companies, international carriers include Tica Bus, King Quality and Trans Nica, all with daily departures to other Central American destinations. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

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Originally located in the thickly forested skirts of a sleeping Volc�n Momotombo, convenient to Lago de Managua and the indigenous city of Imabite, Le�n committed some of the Spanish conquest's cruelest excesses. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/nicaragua/l...

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The Palacio Nacional de la Cultura has been impressively restored and now houses the Museo Nacional. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

wikitravel.org:
Nicaragua was entered by spanish conquistadores in the early 16th century. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Nicaragua

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Buses from Masaya, Granada, San Marcos and some from Jinotepe come in through the southeastern Carretera Masaya entrance and pass by the Centroamerica rotonda before going to either Huembes or UCA. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Managua

lonelyplanet.com:
A few corrections: Los Delfines from USD35 (USD45 for holidays, USD540 monthly) Fishing from USD30 pp taxi USD1USD per person The Corn Islands are not known for their gastronomy. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa;...

world66.com:
In the Beautifull Democratric Republic of Nicaragua there are not very well posted signs to the destinations in the country, but rather ,very famous landmarks which make it some what easy to get around, and of course the good old stop and ask the frendly locals. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

goworldtravel.com:
Colonial Granada, founded in 1524 by conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on the shore of Lake Nicaragua, Central America’s largest lake, is getting a facelift. Read more from http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.a...

lonelyplanet.com:
Any other insights as to the logistics between Managua-Granada-Omtepe-San Juan del Sur would be appreciated. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa;...

goworldtravel.com:
decade ago, as my husband and I sat in our hotel room overlooking the small Nicaraguan harbor town of San Juan del Sur, about two hours west of the capital of Managua, we agreed there was no need to ever return. Read more from http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.a...

lonelyplanet.com:
Granada, though a tad touristy, its a nice spanish colonial city with a very chic and up and coming Cuisine scene, and arts too, at least 2 nights there. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa...

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Compared to the rest of Central American Capitals, Managua is way safer. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?...

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See our reviewed and recommended San Juan del Sur hotels in one place and book online. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/nicaragua/s...

wikitravel.org:
Matagalpa is located in the highlands that make the water shed division of the Caribbean and Pacific rivers, it was called "The Frontier of the Jungle" by the Spanish Conquistadores because it divided the historical Mosquito Kingdom and the Colonial Spanish towns. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Matagalpa

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Calle Ocho, which is Spanish for eight street has many shops and restaurants, a perfect experience for tourists visiting the city to get an authentic feel of Latin American culture. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Miami/Little_Havana

lonelyplanet.com:
At the time of the Spanish conquest, Managua was an indigenous settlement stretching along the south shore of the lake as far as Tipitapa. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/nicaragua/m...

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Citizens of the UK, USA, the Scandinavian countries, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and European Union countries do not need visas and are issued a tourist card (C5) valid for 90 days on arrival. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

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For a Caribbean paradise without the price tag, it's tough to beat Nicaragua's Corn Islands. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/nicaragua/

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The earliest traces of human habitation in Nicaragua are the 10,000-year-old footprints of the Acahualinca -prints preserved under layers of volcanic ash of people and animals running toward Lake Managua. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

wikipedia.org:
The west of the country was colonized by Spain and has a similar culture to other Spanish -speaking Latin American countries. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Nicaragua

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The country is bordered by Costa Rica on the south and Honduras on the north, with the Caribbean Sea to the east. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua

lonelyplanet.com:
An admittedly unlovely urban expanse of unsigned boulevards and uninspired modern monoliths, Managua is beloved with a proud ferocity by its 1.4 million inhabitants. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/nicaragua/m...

lonelyplanet.com:
That late in the evening your best bet may be a Taxi hire, USD45 is about right, it beats staying in Managua a night, a hotel would cost that uch anyway for something decent in a safe Barrio close to the Shuttles anyway- In regards to the second part, from Granada to Ometepe, you can bus to Rivas, or Taxi hire to San Jorge, where the ferry departs every few hours to Ometepe, last one departs at 330PM. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa;...

wikipedia.org:
In 1749, the Zambo , Caribe and Mosquito Indians, encouraged by the British colonialists on Nicaragua's Atlantic coast, raided Boaco Viejo. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boaco

world66.com:
Take the Road to Masaya, continue driving for about 30 min pass the VOLCANO MASAYA ,next you arrive in MASAYA, continue driving and youll see the sign the leads you towards THE PUEBLOS BLANCOS (CATARINA, SAN JUAN DE ORIENTE )Once you get on that road, you should pass through the Coffe mountains towards the VOLCANO MONBACHO, where before you arrive there youll se numerous signs indicating the Canope tour agencys on the road. Read more from http://www.world66.com/centralamericathecaribbean/...

lonelyplanet.com:
amusing , south india , Cook Islands , bad food , 'cafes' , lancaster , art galleries , outback , hiking spain , taj. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bluelist/index.cfm?fa=...