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Nicaragua

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June 24th 2006
From Rivas, I managed to get to the port and over on the ferry to Omotepe island. Omotepe consists of two volcanoes- Fire and Water, the latter being inactive. It is a beautiful spot, although like the rest of Nicaragua has very basic facilities. I stayed in town one night and wandered around during a power cut - there is a main street and not much else but I sat on the edge of their 3D model o ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Isla de Ometepe

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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