Nicaragua's English Language Newspaper

NicaNews #21 March 1999

The Mombacho Reserve This natural reserve near Granada is benefiting from a co-management plan which will afford visitors a better opportunity to experience its unique ecosystems.
San Rafael del Norte: Where Augusto met Blanca This town is rife with history made in this century. Sandino fought here in the 1920s, as dis the Sandinista Army and the Contras in the 1980s.
Solentiname: Get Away, Get in Touch A new hotel on Mancarrón Island in this archipelago gives you the chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of Managua and into an idyllic natural surrounding, perfect for contemplation.

Though brief, the visit by the President of the United States of America had a significance all its own. President Arnoldo Alemán was at his side most of the time, proud that it was during his term in office that a president from Nicaragua's neighbor to the north paid a visit, the first ever in the history of the country. [More...]

Photo: Tomas Stargardter

Cover Story: Clinton in Posoltega
President William Jefferson Clinton came and saw Nicaragua for a short spell, conquering the hearts and raising the expectations of the many near Posoltega who saw him. In this issue, NicaNews presents you, the readers, with a number of images captured during his visit here on March 8. See pages 12 and 13.[More...]

San Rafael del Norte: Cool Town
Chances are, one of the things you didn't pack when planning your trip to Nicaragua was a sweater. No worries. San Rafael del Norte boasts three or four third-hand clothing shops with a decent selection of cotton long-sleeves and hoods to help keep you warm during your stay here in Nicaragua's cold zone. That's right: cold, fresca, heladita. [More...]

Pasta Fresca: What Marco Polo Missed
Many may not be as passionate about Italian food as I am. However, I know no one who doesn't appreciate it. Though spaghetti was only introduced to Italy in the 1500s after Marco Polo's overland trek to China and back, the noble noodle has since become an Italian staple. If you're looking for good pasta, Ristorante Pasta Fresca is a good place to stop for pastas and bread that are freshly made on the premises. [More...]

The Bolsa de Valores: Taking stock in Nicaragua
Primary markets, option markets, compensation bonds, CENIs, commercial paper: what does all this mean? At first glance, the Bolsa de Valores de Nicaragua (or the Nicaraguan Stock Exchange) seems very confusing. However, with a few definitions and a little knowledge of the Bolsa's system, one can begin to use it for financial gain. [More...]

Hammocks: Swinging in the Shade
I have been informed by unconfirmed sources that an upcoming issue of NicaNews will contain ample information about investment opportunities in Nicaragua. Not wanting to be the last one on the bus, this issue I present a list --not comprehensive to be sure-- of bad investment ideas that I've run across in Nicaragua. If you have more ideas to add to the list, feel free to send them in [More...]

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