Nicaragua, origins and history of the Spanish Schools (5)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. Almost at the end of the 90´s Nicaragua experienced a tourist boom and became more popular as a new destination for tourism in Central America, and entrepreneurs from North America were attracted by the potential Nicaragua had. In 1997, a new language school Project was started in Nicaragua by entrepreneur Paul […]
First Spanish Schools in Nicaragua, origins and history (4)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. Granada, the first colonial city in Nicaragua, was unspoiled in regards to language programs. The first Spanish program that opened in Granada was Casa Xalteva in 1995. This school was founded by Ken Carpenter and Gregory Calvert. They had arrived in Granada in the early 90’s and fell in love with […]
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Ometepe Island, located within Lake Cocibolca known as Lake Nicaragua, is formed by two massive volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas. Accesible via a 1-2 hour ferry ride departuring from the port of San Jorge to Moyogalpa port in the island. Ometepe is famous for hiking, freshwater swimming, and rich indigenous history. Top things to do on […]
Learn Spanish in Laguna de Apoyo
If you are looking for relaxation and tranquility surrounded by nature, if you are looking for a place where you can do water sports and at the same time learn something new and useful for your trips, Laguna de Apoyo is the right place to stay, dive, hike, kayak, and learn Spanish with our School. […]
Spanish lessons in Managua
Visiting Nicaragua? Study Spanish with our professional teachers in Managua downtown and vecinities. Managua’s best attractions blend historical resilience with vibrant lakeside culture. Top highlights include the surviving ruins of the Antigua Catedral de Managua, the cultural exhibits at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, and the waterfront dining at Puerto Salvador Allende. Managua packs […]
Volcán Masaya, Nicaragua
The Masaya Volcano National Park is located a few kilometers from Masaya city and half an hour distance from our host city Granada. The Park has a very special flora inhabited by varied wild animals. There are long caves that are home to lots of bats; in the volcano crater walls lot of small pretty […]
Islets boat tour in Cocibolca Lake Nicaragua
Lovely boat tour in fresh water Lake Cocibolca known as the Big Lake of Nicaragua. Las Isletas is a paradisiacal archipelago made of more than three hundred small islands which offers beautiful peaceful views to the visitors. Lago Cocibolca is the eight biggest lake in the world and the biggest in Central America. The tour […]
Masaya handy-craft market in Nicaragua
Masaya city is known as the capital of the Nicaraguan handy crafts, and folklore, Nicaraguan marimba and traditional dances. A visit to this predominant indigenous non-tourist city includes a walking tour to the Lookout with nice views of the Masaya Volcano and Masaya Lake; the hammocks workshops and stores near the Malecón; the Central Park […]
Nicaragua field trips destinations
El Coyotepe, which in Nahuatl language means land of coyotes, surrounded by exuberant bushes and trees, was built in 1893 by president Zelaya. This old fortress, full of history, is situated on top of a hill in the outside of Masaya downtown and along the Pan-American Road. The fortress is easily seen from the city. […]
Catarina town and El Mirador de Catarina
Catarina is a picturesque village in the province of Masaya inhabited by laborious people. The town is located very close to San Juan de Oriente. Beautiful bamboo handicrafts are made here by magical hands. Catarina is popular because of these handicrafts and the beautiful gardens and nursery plants along the streets. People from many other […]