Nicaragua will always hold a piece of my heart. It was the first country I’d ever traveled to independently, and where I fell in love with both travel and Latin America. Before visiting, I remember reading about the Nicaraguan civil war and Iran Contra scandal. It made me realize that the U.S. government weren’t always the good guys.
On that fateful trip to Nicaragua as a starry-eyed young backpacker, more years ago than I’d care to admit now, I was captivated by this vibrant land of fiery revolutionaries, smoldering volcanoes, warm tropical lakes and wonderfully open, friendly people. My wife and I returned to Nicaragua as part of our odyssey through Central and South America. I was excited to share this magical land with her, hoping it might entrance her as it once entranced me.
Unfortunately, things change. Nicaragua is still beautiful and the people still friendly. But the country seems to have lost a bit of the easy travel magic that so seduced me oh so many years ago. It’s still a fantastic country and well worth a visit, but things have gotten much tougher and a little bit uglier than they used to be.
Read more about our experiences and adventures in the land of lakes and volcanoes and revolution: Navigating Nicaragua: A Travel Guide to the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes and Revolution
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Nicaragua has had a turbulent history to say the least. As travelers, it’s important that we make an effort to
Nicaragua will always hold a piece of my heart. It was the first country I’d ever traveled to independently, and
Navigating Nicaragua: A Travel Guide to the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes and Revolution Read Post »
