Playa Maderas
Playa Maderas is a popular beach for surfing in San Juan del Sur. The unruly winds this day created choppy waves that were not ideal for surfing.
Matagalpa Playground
We visited a special playground designed for children with disabilities run by Familias Especiales. It's the only playground of its kind in Nicaragua.
wood fire stove
A traditional Nicaraguan lunch prepared for us by a coffee farmer's wife. The farm visit was arranged by Matagalpa Tours who arrange fantastic cultural experiences in the highlands area.
Home cooked meal
While in the highlands, we had the opportunity to visit an organic, shade coffee farm. The farmer's wife greeted us into her kitchen and prepared us an amazing home-cooked meal over a wood fire stove that included soy beef, tostones, beans,...
Orb Spider
We did a guided hike with Matagalpa Tours to Cerro Apante. Our guide pointed out a female golden orb spider and told us she spins a web so strong that people used to use it as fishing line. The male is only a fraction of her size and mates with...
Yogurt mural
A lot of signage and advertising is still painted by hand in Nicaragua. We took a cultural tour with our language school, Matagalpa Spanish School, and visited an organization called Familias Especiales that helps children with disabilities and...
Red handed
Local feminist organization putting up stencil art. Matagalpa is known for having a strong activist community.
Matagalpa Mural
The highland city of Matagalpa is filled with murals and street art.
Heaven in Nicaragua
We had an unforgettable experience staying at Buena Vista Surf Club, while visiting San Juan del Sur. The eco-lodge is set into a hill overlooking the jungle and Playa Maderas with a giant sundeck where guests could enjoy the view. It was a great...
Playa Majagual
A short hike north of Playa Maderas lead to some less crowded beaches that were more swim friendly and less crowded.
Playa Maderas Surf Audience
Playa Maderas is a popular surf spot in San Juan del Sur. Depending on the time of day, the breaks are good for beginners or more experienced surfers. The beach-front taco shack is the perfect place for onlookers to watch the action.
Buena Vista Surf Club, Nicaragua
Buena Vista Surf Club (BVSC) is a tropical modern eco-lodge nestled in a hill overlooking Playa Maderas. Guests stay in free-standing tree houses with magnificent views of the lush jungle and Pacific ocean. BVSC was built by a Dutch couple, Marc...
