Nicaragua - The Legacy of Revolution

Traveling to Nicaragua (2010), is one of dream-come-true for me. It all started with my passion and interest in Latin America countries. I had  a class in Latin America politics and governance and afterwards wrote about 'The Role of Women in Sandinista Revolution' as my undergraduate thesis. While writing that, never crossed my mind that I will go to Nicaragua and see with my own eyes and step my foot in the historical city of Leon. This is one of the reasons why you should keep your dream high, who knows one day you it will come true. Don't stop sketching your dream!

Getting to Nicaragua is easy if you already in one of the Central America countries, you can just take the tica bus, you can find the schedule here: TICA BUS

If you are in Nicaragua, the must-visited places and must-do activities are:

1. Granada

Granada is a colonial little town with a lot of color. I really like their colorful simple homes with rocking chair on their porch. People here are so laid back and relax. 

We stayed in a very cool old house called La Merced. They have nice rooms and delicious breakfast.

2. Leon

Leon is the center of the revolutionary movement. you will find this place filled with murals about the Sandinista and their struggle during the revolution. There is a modest museum about The Nicaragua revolution where they have display about the fighting, men and women soldiers and all the revolutionary images. It was an iterating museum if you like history and want to know about the movement it self. This city is a mind blowing personally for me, I can relate about what i have studied there back in University, its magic. Having a discussion with Nicas in their bars, talking about Giocnda Belli and government policies. So laid back yet interesting. 

3. Masaya Market

You can buy all your souvenir and artesian stuff here. Try to bargain.

4. Sand boarding on active Volcanoe (the highlight of our trip)

This is definitely the highlight of our trip to Nicaragua. Sandboarding on an active volcano. Brings a lot of water with you and apply sand block. It will be very exhausted to get to the top but the view and experience is all worth. 

5. The Lagoon and Beach