Discover Nicaragua’s magical Pueblos Blancos
Tucked between Granada and Masaya lies one of Nicaragua’s most enchanting regions the Pueblos Blancos, or “White Villages.” Named for their whitewashed houses (once painted with lime to purify and protect), these small towns are full of art, culture, and tradition. Each village has its own rhythm and story from pottery and flowers to legends […]
Top things to do in Granada
Top things to do in Granada, Nicaragua Welcome to Granada, Nicaragua’s most colorful colonial city where cobblestone streets meet bright yellow cathedrals, horse-drawn carriages roll by, and the scent of fresh cacao drifts from local cafés. Nestled along Lake Nicaragua and shadowed by volcanoes, Granada is a perfect mix of history, adventure, and charm. Here […]
Top things to do in Matagalpa
Top Things to Do in Matagalpa, Nicaragua High up in the misty mountains of northern Nicaragua lies Matagalpa a city that smells of roasted coffee, echoes with birdsong, and moves to the rhythm of mountain life. This is Nicaragua’s green heart where the air is cooler, the forests thicker, and the people grounded and warm. […]
The Gringo trail of Nicaragua
Discover a new side of Nicaragua: Beyond the Gringo trail The original tourism triangle of Nicaragua The tourism triangle in Nicaragua began forming in the 1990s with the rise of three now-iconic destinations: San Juan del Sur, Granada, and Ometepe Island. San Juan del Sur, once a quiet fishing town, became a hub for American […]
Top things to do in Esteli
When people talk about Nicaragua, most imagine the beaches of San Juan del Sur, the colonial charm of Granada, or the volcanoes around León. But for us, one of the most surprising and inspiring discoveries has been Estelí. Tucked away in the northern highlands, this city offers a very different side of Nicaragua. Cooler air, […]
Top things to do in San Juan Del Sur
Hola! I’m Margreet, and together with Leonel I run Mono Loco Adventures. In this blog we want to share our favorite things to do in San Juan Del Sur. There’s a certain magic about San Juan del Sur. Maybe it’s the curve of the bay framed by hills, the colorful murals splashed across town, or […]