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Buying drinks in Nicaragua can be a very interesting experience! Water is sold in "bags" on the streets. People sell little "bags" of water on the street corners. Each "bag" cost less than 10 cents US. You simply bite off the top corner of the bag and then suck the water out. I didn't see any plastic water bottles like the ones Americans typically drink in the USA.
I actually got the idea to go to this place from another VT member. Thanks Te. I am really quite happy with this place. Sergio comes from a long line of instrument makers. (mostly guitars) I met his dad too and he was really nice. Like a lot of things in this part of the world, there is nothing too extravagant about the workshop but, the quality of the guitars is excellent. When I was on Little Corn, several people saw my guitar and more than once we ended up hearing a little performance. Personally, I am a beginner but this one dude from Peru who was a guitar teacher made that new guitar of mine really dance. This guitar cost me 55 dollars.
Mercado Nacional de Artesanías is apparently Nicaragua's best craft market (but too touristy for my taste). In Masaya, you can buy a lovely hammock directly from the producers too and it will be cheaper (10-40 dollars depending on the size and your negotiation skills). Hammocks Prices vary from 10 to 30$ depending on the quality of work. (very big hammocks 30-40)
Nicaraguan banks are not very willing to change euros yet. So it's better to bring dollars with you. You can get your travellers checks changed but cash + credit card is the easiest option. You can also pay in dollars here if you like. 15 córdobas = 1 dollar (August 2003)
Cristina does an absolutely fantastic job with your feet and hands. I've had mine done in Finland too but it was never half as good. I highly recommend Christina's services. She can either attend you at her home (de telecable 1/2 cuadra al este, 10 varas al N. Esteli) or you can phone her on her mobile and ask her to come around your place tel: 08317605. 110 córdobas (1 dollar = 15 córdobas)
Estelí is the cigar capital of Nicaragua. If you have time, you can have the cigar box made with the picture you like and the cigars wrapped in the same design! 10$ for a box of cigars, 45$ for a huge box of cigars with your own design.
Pedro has been able to extend his business thanks to the generousity of NGO money. His workshop employes around 40 people at the moment and you can buy lovely walking sticks (10$), jewellery boxes, wooden cars (5-8$) etc. in there 5-10$
San Juan's fame in ceramics is an old one and the local clay has been used to make hand-shaped pottery for at least 1000 years.The ceramics sold in the village are real pieces of art. Not just any ceramics you can buy elsewhere in Nicaragua. Don't miss your chance to shop there because you ain't gonna find it elsewhere. Ceramics 5-40$
Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos is like a culture institution where they have photo exhibitions etc. It is worth a visit even just to see the lovely building. At the very end of the "labyrinth" you can find young artists' workshop. You can also buy their work, which is very professional. These guys have studied abroad as well. Paintings Depends very much on the painting.
If you see a hammock anywhere in Nicaragua, chances are, it originates from Masaya. Everytime I asked about someone where they purchased their beautiful hammock, the answer was always the same. Masaya. Masaya. Masaya!Although we didn't have a chance to visit, there are many "fábricas de hamacas" on the southwest edge of town accross from the old hospital. Many different styles, sizing and quality are available. A nice one person hammock will set you back $10-25 USD (fits nicely in a small pack) and $50+ for the "Hamaca Grande" which you can fit a small family and dog on but will require considerable effort to lug around while you continue with your travels.
Hotel con Corazon Granada
1 Review and 191 Opinions We stayed here in May 2011, very nice staff, arranged for safe secured parking for our truck and a...
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1 Review and 53 Opinions It felt like staying at Home in Nicaragua. The rooms are nice, very comfortable beds, a great...
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