Posts by Marcjadore

Thanks for your help.

And what’s the weather like in August? What do you think?

Hi there,

We’re planning a road trip in Mexico.

Is it feasible to rent a car from Mexico City to Oaxaca? What’s the road safety like?

After that, we’d like to take a domestic flight to the Yucatán. Same question—especially about safety when visiting Palenque.

We have a child, so we don’t want to take any risks with safety.

We speak Spanish and have already lived in Nicaragua for two years.

What’s the weather like in August? We’re a bit unsure.

Thanks for your help and tips!

Marc

Hi there,

For nature, the Rio San Juan is a must-do. You can explore it with Bartola or head to El Castillo.

In the north, it's easy to travel between Jinotega and Matagalpa—there are waterfalls and farms offering great hikes.

At Eco Vera, near Matagalpa, spotting sloths is super easy, along with other wildlife.

I also recommend joining Nicaragua Facebook groups for lots of tips.

On Ometepe, along the Rio Istian, you can see birds and monkeys.

Same goes for the Rio Papaturo, accessible by boat from San Carlos or Colón.

The Chocoyero Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers, with waterfalls and the famous Chocoyos.

If you stay on Playa Maderas North/Majagual, you’ll see monkeys every day.

I just got back from 8 months in Nicaragua—the wildlife is incredible!

Hi Stephane.

The Río San Juan is magical. You can get there by lancha from San Carlos. Also check with Reserva Bartola (Facebook). Otherwise, organize from El Castillo—tours are available there. One tip: take your time while you're there.

Hi! It really depends on where you can fly from. There are often direct Zurich–Liberia (Costa Rica, just 1 hour from Nicaragua) fares for 750 €. Otherwise, I fly from Frankfurt.

Hi Chantal,

Yeah, Nicaragua feels more authentic than other destinations. And we all have different impressions. After that, I don’t find it that hard to get around. You can rent a car in Matagalpa, and it’s super easy—no need to do an 8-hour trip. And it’s not that expensive for 1 or 3 days. There’s a ton of info on Facebook groups that makes traveling easier. Nicaraguans use them a lot.

We live near Rivas, and this is our second trip to Nicaragua (2 times, 1 year each).

Animals are everywhere, though yeah, it’s less touristy than Costa Rica (which is expensive). You just gotta dig a little.

On Ometepe, you can kayak and see caimans, turtles, birds, butterflies, and monkeys galore. The Río San Juan is an incredible experience—an adventure you gotta do. It’s right next to Costa Rica, and you’ll see huge iguanas, caimans, toucans, monkeys, Jesus Christ lizards (the reptile that runs on water), colorful frogs... cacao tours, and so much more. Laguna de Apoyo has tons of wildlife too. Same with Mombacho. For beaches, there are plenty of cheap hostels. We just spent a little weekend in Las Peñitas (3 days for 120 € with breakfast for 3).

You’re right—it’s more of an adventure, but there’s so much to do: volcanoes, reserves, colonial towns, lakes. And it’s very safe if you take the same precautions as anywhere else.

I think yeah, Costa Rica is easier to plan, but it’s *way* more expensive. Example: A zipline for 3 people here costs max $50—less than the price of one person in Costa Rica! Just to be clear, we love Costa Rica too.

Anyway, it’s great to get everyone’s take—thanks to you!

There are also bus routes that work really well.

Hi Titechoz31,

Your itinerary looks really well planned. You're spending several days in each place. Around León, you should also visit Flor de Caña if you like top-quality rum. Near Telica, there’s a spot with mud baths—I can’t remember the name, sorry.

El Castillo is amazing, and in the reserve, you can also visit a finca to see how cocoa is made. I’ll probably go back to El Castillo, but like you, I’m struggling to find info on how to get there from Rivas (we live there). Every time, we go the long way around via the north of the lake. I’m looking for info on whether there’s a route from Cardenas or Colón, but I’m not finding anything.

Ometepe—enjoy!

Granada: If you have time, take a trip to Laguna de Apoyo.

Snorkeling is great at Corn Island. You can easily see sharks and rays, but as you said, it’s pricier and takes more time.

Have a fantastic trip! Marc

C'est trop court pour aller à little.

Reste sur big. Les deux sont assez différentes je trouves ....mais ton séjour est court

C'est en fonction des goûts de chacun.

Perso. Vaut mieux être 3 jours en même hôtel.... Pour ne pas perdre de temps à sortir de l hôtel arriver à l autre.....

S imprégner du coin

Il faut prendre les ferrys de San jorge, à côté de rivas.

Perso.

Pour avoir fait Palenque et calakmul.... Se sont mes top souvenir du Mexique.... Les deux sont extraordinaires.

PALENQUE est merveilleuse dans un super décor. Et calakmul tu peux dormir à l entrée.

Moi je loge toujours entre charco verde.... Tesoro del pirata.... Pas chère petite piscine et très tranquille.

Le plus loin ou je vais c'est omaja ou hacienda merida à merida...

Tout dépends ce que tu vas faire et où ?

Après les hôtels peuvent aussi t organiser tes déplacements. Mais plus chers.

Coup de cœur rapport qualité prix c'est Tesoro del pirata.... Singe assuré d en voir. Si vu avec piscine et budget un peu plus élevé omaja.

Ça se fait très facile:)

Habitant près de rivas, départ pour ometepe. A part les ferrys direction ometepe , y a plus rien.....et ce pour un bout de temps visiblement.

Tenue par 2 frangins français.

Sympa, ambia'ce jeune mais quand même respectueux pour le calme en fin de soirée.

Y a vraiment pour tout les prix et ambiane sur little.

Oui super hôtel et belle piscine.

Les logements avec climatisation possible et possibilité de négocié.

Juste la cuisine un peu chère mais bonne.... et pas pur nica.

Mais j'ai adoré le lieu.

C'est cher mais c'est les prix. Surtout de nuits

Une cest un coin intéressant , pour départ randonnée madras entre autres

En vélo oui surtout avec le état de la route côté maderas.

Après si tu as déjà fait de la moto pas de soucis.

Perso la playa santo domingo est venteuse..... Jolie mais pas ce que je préfère.

Je sais qu il y a une super guesthouse côté maderas.... Avec mega accueil et service perso pas trop chère. Cherche sur trip advisor...

Après paraíso est bien placé.

Tu es cb de tps sur la isla?