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PO Box 1262 (Managua)
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Playa Montelimar
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Nicaragua
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www.barcelomontelimarbeach.com |
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| Nicaragua , with a land mass covering 130,000 square kilometers, is the largest country on the Central American isthmus. Its coastlines, bathed by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, make it the perfect place to spend an enjoyable and relaxing vacation. |
| The country's inhabitants have managed to preserve almost intact both its amazing vegetation and the old quarters of the colonial cities which still today retain their impressive monuments. The capital city, Managua, shares the land with beautiful rivers, lakes, volcanoes and tropical landscapes. | |
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| Located in western Nicaragua, Montelimar Beach is the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun in comfort on its fine white sands. |
| Surrounded by wonderfully exotic vegetation and very close to the small towns of Masachapa, San Rafael del Sur and Crucero, Montelimar Beach is a true vacationer's paradise. | |
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 La Gallina archaeological site of cave art. Here, the Chorotega Indians left numerous petroglyphs imprinted on the stone in the shapes of monkeys, birds and snakes, amongst others. |
| La Ballena Prehistoric K-14 Mine Museum. A museum containing fossils of a whale and other marine creatures from eras before man walked the lands of Nicaragua. |
| Managua. The capital of Nicaragua contains numerous sights of interest, such as the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral, Constitution Plaza and the Ruben Dario Theater. |
| Granada. Founded in 1524, Granada is one of the oldest cities in Central America. |
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| The gastronomy of Nicaragua is very rich and varied. Meat -whether roast, stewed or marinated with aromatic herbs- and legumes are the principal ingredients of the majority of tempting Nicaraguan dishes. |
| Some of the most popular culinary specialties include "Nacatamal", a delicious combination of meat and corn paste; "Vigorón", a blend of yucca with pork and salad; and "Vaho", a tasty dish containing plantains, yucca and meat. |
| You can try these dishes and other examples of national and international cuisine at various restaurants in the region. |
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| In Nicaragua, each region boasts traditional skills in a particular field of craftsmanship. |
| Hammocks from Masaya; pottery from San Juan de Oriente; figurines made of marmolina, a marble-like stone from northern Nicaragua; or black ceramics from the city of León are just a few examples of the remarkable skill of Nicaraguan craftsmen. |
| These and other products can be found in the markets of Managua or the Masaya craft market, which are both usually open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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| Official local Time: UTC -5 in summer. UTC -6 in winter. |
| Currency: The official currency is the Cordoba. US dollars are widely accepted throughout the country. 1 American dollar is equal to 14.55 Nicaraguan Cordobas. |
| Official Language: Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 4 million inhabitants. |
| Electricity: 110V. |
| Payment Options: In shops and tourist resorts all major credit cards are accepted. |
| Banking Hours:Banks are usually open from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.. |
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