Iglesia La Mercéd Part II: Ringing of the Bells
byThe view was so good, I had to go back for more—at sunset, which happens to be bell-ringin’ time. Volcán Mombacho rises between the…
Nicaragua
Exploring Granada—Nicaragua’s Colonial Jewel
byI discovered the best view in all of Granada this morning—from the bell tower of Iglesia la Merced. I had to pay twenty córdobas…
Bags are packed, I’m ready to go—a Nicaragua, hijueputa!
byIt’s been ten years since I first set foot in Nicaragua and I’ve been lucky enough to return many times. Still, every trip to…
Building New Hope: More good work in Nicaragua, more voluntourism opportunities
byBuilding New Hope is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization with years of experience doing community level development work in Nicaragua and El Salvador. They are…
Support a Lending Library in Nicaragua
byHere are some specific ways to help an excellent library project in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: “Financial contributions to the Hester J. Hodgdon…
Nica Chat Transcript
byJoshua Berman, freelance writer, trip leader, and co-author of Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, answered your questions on Nicaragua. And it was good. Here’s the transcript…
Nicaragua Trip Coach: Live Chat this Tuesday
byI am featured on BudgetTravel.com this week as a Nicaragua Trip Coach. Submit your questions now — then from noon to 1 p.m., Eastern…
Denver Fundraiser for Nicaragua and Nepal Rural Schools
byCall today (303/399-3649) to make a reservation for Namlo International’s Ninth Annual Fall Dinner and Celebration, featuring a Nepalese buffet dinner in Denver, Colorado….
Hurricane Felix Aftermath in Nicaragua: Donate to the Red Cross
byLast week, a major hurricane slammed into the northeast corner of Nicaragua. The Bilwi (or Puerto Cabezas) region is the most remote, least developed…
Nica-rado get ready! Fundraising Fiesta at the Butterfly Pavillion Next Friday!
byColorado Nica-philes mark your calendars for Friday, September 7. Boulder-based Empowerment International, an NGO (non-governmental organization) which helps school kids in Nicaragua and Costa…