Matilda's beach hostel

Pacific Beach Paradise

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April 17th 2006
We hit the Pacific coast for the second time this trip, the last time being Puerto Escondido in Mexico. After staying at the disappointing Finca Magdaleina we were really so excited to arrive at the Hostel Casa de Oro and have this fantastically friendly lady greet us with a huge smile and a warm 'Como estas?' Another well run and organised hostel. Even the shared kitched was spotless....As you ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » San Juan del Sur

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more