Montecristo River Lodge - A Haven of Tranquility

Located around 43 kilometers downstream from San Carlos on the Rio San Juan, Nicaragua, the eco-friendly Montecristo River Lodge offers visitors a superb getaway in naturally beautiful surroundings. The lodge is situated within the Montecristo Private Reserve, an important birding area which is home to the mystic Macua, after which Nicaragua’s national drink is named. The terrain is primary rain forest with a wealth of exotic vegetation and wild orchids, as well as being home to ocelots and a variety of monkeys, amphibians and reptiles.

Cigar Factory Tours

It’s not unusual to see the heroes of an action movie light up a cigar after successfully accomplishing whatever task it was that they set out to do. Cigars have long been a symbol of personal accomplishment – a symbol of relaxation and luxury. Yet very few of us know anything more about cigars. Considering that the making of these items creates jobs for thousands of people in Nicaragua, a visit to a cigar factory may well interest you!

The Pech People

Near the border of Nicaragua lies a stretch of coast that is known as La Moskitia (Mosquito Coast), which can only be reached by sea. The dense tropical rain forests make this stretch of land unattractive to inhabitants, with only indigenous tribes living in La Moskitia at present. It is protected by various national parks and reserves, and one of the tribes that live in the forest, is the ancient Pech people.

Nicaragua Explores Possibility of Joint Tourism Venture with Costa Rica

Nicaragua and Costa Rica both have many natural treasures that attract visitors from far and wide. These include volcanoes, tropical forests, vast lakes and an incredible variety of plant, animal and bird-life. In an effort to promote inter-country tourism, representatives from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are holding discussions with regard to the possibility of a joint tourism initiative between the two countries.