Anyone ever been to Nicaragua?

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

So, everyone is saying to stay at the resort. But I want to get out - go see Grenada, San Jose, etc. Am I supposed to hole-up and never leave? We were planning to take taxis/buses to see some of the tourist sites. Do I need to bring an uzi to do that?

Your wife and daughter are OK, but I'd smear some black shoe polish over your face, hands and any exposed skin if you want to mingle with the locals.

[BlueTJCO]

Collective Political Violence in the 1990's combined: 0 Collective Political Violence in the 1990s with Excessive Targeting of Civilians: 0 Collective Political Violence in the 1990s without Excessive Targeting of Civilians: 0 Convention on aircraft offences: 24-Aug-73 Convention on civil aviation safety: 6-Nov-73 Convention on crimes against protected persons: 10 March 1975(R) Convention on seizure of aircraft: 6-Nov-73 Global Terrorism Indicator: 1 Protocol against violence at international airports: 25-Apr-02 Terrorist Acts > 1968-2006 > Deaths to incidences ratio: 0.565217391 Deaths per act
SOURCES: GLOBAL TERRORISM: AN OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS Monty G. Marshall INSCR Integrated Network for Societal Conflict Research CIDCM Center for International Development and Conflict Management University of Maryland, College Park and the Center for Systemic Peace Draft: September 11, 2002; MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Database; Center for Nonproliferation Studies


Looks plenty safe to me.............

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Your wife and daughter are OK, but I'd smear some black shoe polish over your face, hands and any exposed skin if you want to mingle with the locals.

Good point. I don't wanna stick out like that couple on The Jeffersons.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

So, everyone is saying to stay at the resort. But I want to get out - go see Grenada, San Jose, etc. Am I supposed to hole-up and never leave? We were planning to take taxis/buses to see some of the tourist sites. Do I need to bring an uzi to do that?

Nah, a small pistol of choice would be good...

No for real, Go have fun. Just be sure that whatever you do and or go. You have done your research first. Go with a group. As with any foriegn travel it always has it risks. Shoot in here in the states we have our places not to go too. Some right near you!
I lost a fellow surfer in the Bali night club blast a few years back, and that was a nice place.

So, Go have fun, enjoy life.

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by Mooncricket

Collective Political Violence in the 1990's combined: 0 Collective Political Violence in the 1990s with Excessive Targeting of Civilians: 0 Collective Political Violence in the 1990s without Excessive Targeting of Civilians: 0 Convention on aircraft offences: 24-Aug-73 Convention on civil aviation safety: 6-Nov-73 Convention on crimes against protected persons: 10 March 1975(R) Convention on seizure of aircraft: 6-Nov-73 Global Terrorism Indicator: 1 Protocol against violence at international airports: 25-Apr-02 Terrorist Acts > 1968-2006 > Deaths to incidences ratio: 0.565217391 Deaths per act
SOURCES: GLOBAL TERRORISM: AN OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS Monty G. Marshall INSCR Integrated Network for Societal Conflict Research CIDCM Center for International Development and Conflict Management University of Maryland, College Park and the Center for Systemic Peace Draft: September 11, 2002; MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Database; Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Looks plenty safe to me.............

Coffee plantations owned by U.S. citizens torched in the last few weeks: appx 1.

Not sure if those 2002 figures represent what it is or will be like under the Ortega administration. Maybe not much different. It's probably fine. It's probably safer than going to New Orleans, which I'm doing in about 6 weeks. But, then again, I'm bringing a semi-auto .40; at least 20 rounds of ammo; my concealed carry permit; and no children. I'm just a little nervous about going to a country where the police might reflect the attitude of their new anti-American El Presidente.

This piece makes it sound okay:
"Interpol ranked it the safest country in Latin America ... The return of Ortega, however, has spooked some outsiders. In the surfers' paradise of San Juan del Sur and the colonial gem Granada several building projects have been halted while investors wait to see if the Sandinista really has changed." http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world...984401,00.html

Off topic, but, according to the guy here, the language such as "No one is going to allow the seizure of property big or small" and 'We need to eradicate poverty, but you don't do that by getting rid of investment and those who have resources." Is just talk and more directed to very large investments like resorts and infrastructure. While Ortega probably will not seize properties like my co-worker's plantation, he will simply let it get vandalized until it has no economic value. Then he will let some local crony have it for cents on the dollar, etc ..

[usetosellhummer]

Just as safe as the South Vally at midnight or any other high Crime zone. do research and travel around with established groups. anytime your on your own you are a kidnap target.

[CO Hummer]

So, what's good to EAT in Nicaragua? What's a customary dish that I should order? What's unique?

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

So, what's good to EAT in Nicaragua? What's a customary dish that I should order? What's unique?

Don't eat the local fish tacos, if you know what I mean.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

So, what's good to EAT in Nicaragua? What's a customary dish that I should order? What's unique?

Bring your own freezed dried food....

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

Bring your own freezed dried food....

I'll be bringing a week's worth of Peeps and flavored Tootsie rolls, just in case.

[CO Hummer]

This sounds pretty good:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carne_Pinchada

Carne Pinchada

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Stabbed Meat"
Nicaraguan Dish where the meat (chicken, beef, etc) is marinated in an alcoholic sauce (wine, beer, etc) and then served on a stick.

[CO Hummer]

Check this out. LMAO at "afronicaraguan".

Vaho

Vaho is a mix of meat, green plantains and yuca cooked in banana leaves. It is a traditional Nicaraguan dish originated from the mix of cultures between the indigenous and afronicaraguans of the country.

[h2co-pilot]

Maybe you'll get to try Carne Asada.

Looks beautiful CO.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

Maybe you'll get to try Carne Asada.

Looks beautiful CO.

Hahaha! Forgot about that. I wonder who could cook me some.

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

Don't eat the local fish tacos, if you know what I mean.

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