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Nicaragua: Volcanoes, Beaches, and Fireworks

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by: Marnie Green
2011 ended with a big finish! We explored a land we never imagined we'd visit, yet found to be amazing at every turn. Nicaragua is a land of many contrasts: colonial cities, active volcanoes, and cloud forest canopies. We visited La Isla de Ometepe, our very own "Christmas Island" and ended the year on the Pacific beaches surrounding San Juan del Sur. We kayaked, hiked, and even did a little surfing--on the volcano and off the shore.The three of us (Marnie, Steve, and our good friend Sam) documented our adventures and misadventures and are excited to share them with you.

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Nicaragua: Volcanoes, Beaches, and Fireworks

Want to go? Nicaragua Multisport

I went to: Nicaragua, Leon City, Hotel El Convento, Granada, Hotel Plaza Colon, San Juan del Sur, Hotel Victoriano, Managua, Ometepe, Masaya, Mombacho Volcano
The three travelersRoom at the Hotel Contempo ManaguaWith guide Roberto at Lake ManaguaOur rideOld LeonStatue in Old LeonOld LeonOld LeonOld LeonOld LeonVolcan MomotomboOld LeonOld LeonGardens at El Convento Hotel in LeonGardens at El Convento Hotel in LeonEl Convento Hotel in LeonEl Convento Hotel in LeonOur guide Roberto and driver SergioLeon Street LifeRuben Dario PlazaLeon MarketThe Capital of Volcano Boarding - Bigfoot HostelCerro NegroPrepping for Volcano Boarding on Cerro NegroGetting ready to slideSam Volcano BoardingFast!What you slide onChristmas pinatasTraffic jam on the way to Cerro NegroCountryside outside of LeonLeon Street LifeHiking Cerro NegroHiking Cerro NegroHiking Cerro Negro with the boardVents on top of Cerro Oh dear!Whoa!Masaya VolcanoMasaya VolcanoLookout at MasayaClimbing to the Masaya LookoutEl Zaguan - the best food in Granada!Hotel Plaza Colon, GranadaBeautiful rooms at Hotel Plaza Colon, GranadaChrsitmas Eve festivities at Hotel Plaza Colon, GranadaZiplining at MombachoZiplining at MombachoCompost toilet at OmetepeFerry to OmetepePort of San JorgeFerry to OmetepeBeautiful room at Totoco Lodge, OmetepeOur cabin at TotocoOmetepe SunsetKayaking Las Isletas, GranadaKayaking Las Isletas, GranadaLas Isletas, GranadaAt the top of Maderas VolcanoRoom at VictorianoHotel Victoriano, San Juan del SurSan Juan del Sur haircutSan Juan del Sur sunsetSan Juan del Sur sunsetSan Juan Surf and Sport Surfing lessonsSurfersSurfing lessonsSurf lessons"Surfing"Along the malecon San Juan del SurSan Juan del Sur PanaderiaWhole Fish at El Timon, San Juan del SurNew Years Eve Sunset cruiseNew Years Eve Sunset cruiseSwimming on the sunset cruisePina Colada with Flor de Cana rumMade in NicaraguaSan Juan del Sur New Years DayNew Years Eve with Carlos

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