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This is a very quick and healthy vegetable side dish. Even my son, who is very picky, loves this. It works well as a snack with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish, especially for Asian-inspired dishes.
Provided by naturalbornhealer
Number Of Ingredients 6
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
LEMONY FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
It's amazing how something so simple can be so good! Fresh asparagus spears sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, lemon thyme, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon. Delicious! I will never go back to plain old steamed asparagus. Serve either hot, cold, or at room temperature. This is a great make-ahead dish.
Provided by BecR2400
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
- Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, thyme, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon slices, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
- Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
- Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME
Come springtime, when stalks of asparagus shoot up from the ground (as if they're celebrating with us!), there isn't much to do to make this easy side dish shine. First, a sauté in the skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme coaxes out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while finishing it with a quick steam until the stalks are crisp-tender locks in vitamins like A and C.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Yield Serves 2 to 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.
SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS
- Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE
- Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to large bowl of ice water. Reserve 1 cup broth in small bowl. Drain asparagus; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Seal in plastic bag. Cover broth. Chill asparagus and broth.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup green onions, shallots and sugar. Sauté until onions and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel. Simmer until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
- Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and bell peppers.
GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a hint of Parmesan cheese, what's not to love? -Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus and garlic; cook, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Toss asparagus with butter and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH HONEY-GARLIC SAUCE
- Add asparagus to boiling, salted water and cook, covered, about 2 minutes or until barely tender. Drain. Combine mustard, ale, honey, garlic, thyme and salt; mix well. Pour over cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 339.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3.5
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER
Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
- Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over asparagus, and toss to coat. Mix milk, vegetable broth and water into saucepan. Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, sage and salt. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 360.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
- Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and heat. Once oil is hot add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS
This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
- Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
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What is the best way to cook asparagus?First, a sauté in the skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme coaxes out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while finishing it with a quick steam until the stalks are crisp-tender locks in vitamins like A and C. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
How to saute vegetables with herbs and garlic?Sauteed Vegetables with Herbs and Garlic. Simple vegetable saute with a lot of flavor! Ingredients. Instructions. Cook carrots in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Heat the oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, tarragon, and thyme; sauté about 30 seconds.
How do you reheat cooked asparagus?Reheat the asparagus in a skillet over low heat, just until warmed through. I do not recommend freezing the asparagus, because it will have a mushy consistency when thawed. Add fresh herbs to the skillet, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley or basil for even more flavor. Crispy bacon is also a delicious addition!
How to welcome the new season with asparagus?Fat or thin, green or white or purple, tender stalks of asparagus are one of our favorite ways of welcoming the new season. Here we share 34 delicious ways to savor our favorite spring vegetable. Fresh asparagus in the produce aisle is a sure sign of spring.


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In the wake of the Ram 1500's selection as Motor Trend's 2013 "Truck of the Year," the North American "Truck of the Year" and the "Truck of Texas" (as voted by the Texas Auto Writers Association) – and the launch of the Ram Commercial brand – the Ram Truck brand is seeing continued momentum with the debut of a new national integrated advertising campaign. Titled "Groundbreakers," the campaign demonstrates how the groundbreaking capabilities of the 2014 Heavy Duty Ram truck lineup power hard work. The campaign, which comes from the voice of real workingmen, shows Ram Heavy Duty trucks in action on the job. The campaign includes television, print, digital and social components, with the first TV spots airing nationally Saturday, September 28. The commercial spot(s) can be viewed at Ram Truck Brand's YouTube Channel.
"'Groundbreakers' took inspiration from real men and women who work the heart of this land day after day and don't subscribe to the word impossible," said Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler Group LLC. "This decision to use real working people instead of actors was significant to the authenticity of the Ram Truck brand and our customers."
The campaign reinforces the 2014 Heavy Duty lineup's best-in-class capabilities, including 30,000 pounds of towing capacity and 850 lb-ft of torque generated by the new Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. Specific units also spotlight the strength of Ram's 6.4L Hemi Big Gas truck and the 2014 Power Wagon.
"The Ram Truck Brand's Heavy Duty lineup provides truck owners with best-in-class power, payload, and towing capability that they need to get the job done, and these ads really bring those messages across," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "These attributes have also helped the Ram pickup truck to achieve a sales streak of 40 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth."
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England 1174: King Richard is away fighting the Crusade, his brother Prince John has been left in charge. In order to further international diplomatic relations with Norway, the beautiful young Maid Marian is to be married off to a prince. A cursed girl who can change into a ferocious dragon is used to find and pacify Robin Hood.
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With a $30,000 donation to Niagara College, Bench Brewing is pleased to announce its long-term partnership with the Niagara College Teaching Brewery to award three scholarships each year to outstanding graduates starting August 9, 2017. As the craft brewing industry continues to grow in quality and reputation, these scholarships will continue fostering innovation, inspire high standards of excellence and prepare graduates for professional success.
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Partnering with the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, Canada’s first and largest teaching brewery, will help further academic and professional excellence not only for graduates, but also incoming students.
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Nicaragua: A Land of Breathtaking and Unexplored Regions
Nicaragua, a nation of geographical superlatives, is the largest country in Central America. Its diverse landscape covers an area of 129,494 square kilometers with a broad range of climates, regions and topographies for visitors to discover. In a country that remains 80% undeveloped, travelers can enjoy an incredible array of experiences ranging from hiking through rain forests and jungles, discovering deserted beaches, diving untouched reefs, climbing active volcanoes, surfing the perfect wave or just simply exploring the unexplored.
The country known as the “land of lakes and volcanoes” is primarily divided into three regions: the North-Central Mountains, the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean Coast.
This regional capital is 72 miles north of Managua and a base point for many scenic expeditions. From this agricultural center filled with hundreds of banana, peanut, sorghum and sugar cane plantations, travelers can explore fascinating volcanoes, stunning sceneries and isolated beaches, and meet people strongly rooted in their indigenous past. The beautiful beach town of Jiquilillo Beach is a favorite for surfing, while 20 miles west is the vibrant coastal port town of Corinto. Also 7 miles from Chinandega is the old city of El Viejo, with its famous Basilica, a Mecca for catholic pilgrims.
Estelí and Segovias
As you travel north and up out of the sultry Pacific lowlands, your introduction to Nicaragua’s hilly interior begins with the Sébaco Valley, green with rice, carrot, and onion fields. From there, the Pan-American Highway struggles upward to the pleasant city of Estelí, “Diamond of the Segovias,” then continues through mountains and valleys dotted with rural villages whose inhabitants are proud to call themselves norteňos. Most folks here get along by subsistence farming and ranching, while cash crops like tobacco and coffee also define the land; a few communities boast talented artisans in pottery, leather, and stone. Underneath the north’s gentle exterior of pine trees and tended fields are minor ruins of ancient cities, deep pools and cascades, and rugged communities of farmers and cowboys.
Eighty-nine miles north of Managua, this charming city of merchants, artists, ranchers and cigar rollers enjoys cool climates and captivating mountain views. Estelí, a center of commerce in Nicaragua for over a century, has been cultivating some of the world’s most renowned tobacco since the 1950s, when Cuban cigar makers discovered Nicaragua’s rich soil. Travelers can visit local cigar factories and learn the traditions of this exceptional art. Farther north, the peaks are some of the oldest in Central America, and they boast an unforgettable landscape with hardwood and pine forests, stony river valleys, and fields of tobacco, coffee, and corn. Spend a day at the Estanzuelas waterfall and the Tisey wildlife reserve, or head into the hills for a weekend in Miraflor, a precious habitat for some of Nicaragua’s rarest species of birds and orchids. Press farther northward to the small towns of the Segovias–Somoto and Ocotal–dry as dust but alive with history, legends, and lore.
The north of Nicaragua is poorer than the rest, and suffers acutely from drought, poor soils, and deforestation: Nowhere else is the six-month dry season so intense. The challenging living conditions however make for a hardy and hardworking people, quick with a smile or a story. The curious and unrushed traveler will not regret breaking away from the highway and going deep into this northern countryside.
Planning Your Time
If you’ve only got a day and a night, spend them in the city of Estelí, Nicaragua’s capital of tobacco, to sample world-renowned cigars and admire the town’s inspiring collection of murals. With a second day, the bird-watcher, hiker, and historian should focus on nearby attractions like the Estanzuela waterfall, the lodge and trails at Tisey, or the orchid-rich broadleaf forest reserve of Miraflor. With a little more leisurely pace however, you can easily spend another day exploring Miraflor. Or spend it getting a feel for the campesino lifestyle by spending a lazy afternoon in any of the small northern towns off the Pan-American–like Condega, La Trinidad, or Pueblo Nuevo–or find yourself in the highland border towns of Ocotal or Somoto. If you’re really curious, go deeper still, by traveling long loops eastward to Jalapa and Quilalí, or to Cusmapa, the highest town in Nicaragua.
The Spanish conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba personally founded the city of Segovia on the banks of the Río Coco where it met the Jícaro, and the first settlers began exploring for veins of gold in the nearby hillsides. But the Spanish abandoned this early settlement and moved farther north along the Río Coco. The Xicaque, Miskito, and Zambo tribes attacked the new settlement with growing ferocity, however, strengthened and emboldened by shiny new firearms from the British, and English pirate Henry Morgan later sailed up the Río Coco and reduced the city to rubble. The Spanish moved west to the present village of Ciudad Antigua, which became the Segovian capital despite continued attacks. Not until the early 19th century did the little village of Ocotal begin to assume any importance, when the Catholics transferred valuable religious artifacts to the new church of Nuestra Seňora de la Asunción. The faithful followed the relics westward, and Ocotal began to grow.
The cloud forest of Selva Negra is located 87 miles from Managua, near the city of Matagalpa, at more than 4,000 feet above sea level. Originally a coffee farm called Hammonia by its German settlers, the farm evolved into a protected forest, where today more than 200 species of birds dwell, including the Resplendent Quetzal and other brilliantly plumed Trogons. The Selva Negra Hotel, part of a coffee plantation run by 5th generation German immigrants, has 24 wooden chalets and 11 additional rooms scattered throughout 120 hectares of forest. Fourteen forest trails allows visitors to observe birds, wildlife and a variety of orchids in their spectacular natural habitat. Jinotega is the gateway to the untrodden, as most of Nicaragua’s landmass lies farther afield to the east. A guide in Matagalpa can take you trekking to summits, waterfalls, and forgotten gold mines. Spend a weekend in a rural lodge, tour coffee plantations, or participate in a village guest program for a closer look at campesino life.
As you turn eastward from the Pan-American Highway and begin the gradual climb upwards, the character of the Matagalpan and Jinotegan highlands will attract your attention immediately. This rugged, determined region of blue-green hillsides, sometimes thickly forested mountains, and small, farming villages of adobe homes and clay-tile roofs is unlike anywhere else in the country. As highlands go, Nicaragua’s center is not that high, rising to barely 2,000 meters above sea level, but after visiting the torrid plains around Granada and Managua, the relatively cool air and the smell of pines will be a welcome surprise. The temperatures favor vegetable production, though many quiet valleys are still thick with corn and red beans. They also favor the production of coffee and east of
Matagalpa, the rumpled landscape of hardwoods and coffee plants dominates. Coffee’s preference for shade has encouraged the preservation of much of this region’s forests, and the mornings resonate with birdcall and the bellow of the howler monkeys.
Matagalpa is the more elegant and historical of the region’s two big cities, with a gargantuan cathedral and several big, shady parks. A city draped over the curves of more than one hill, your legs will quickly notice the changes in altitude as you explore. Jinotega is farther north into the mountains, higher, and smaller. Emphasizing its sense of isolation are the green walls of the valley that cradles it; even the cathedral in the town’s center is dwarfed by the immensity of nature in its lush plaza. Jinotega remains somewhat of a cowboy town, the uncouth little brother of more cultured Matagalpa. Jinotega feels like the end of the road, the gateway to the thousands of remote kilometers that separate the Atlantic coast from the rest of Nicaragua.
Planning Your Time
Two or three nights is sufficient for seeing Matagalpa and Jinotega, but allow an extra day or two if you plan to explore any of the surrounding countryside. Those looking for a peaceful mountain retreat often spend 2-3 nights at either Hotel Selva Negra, Finca Esperanza Verde, or with a homestay program run by a coffee cooperative. Combining such a trip with a night or two in the city can easily consume five or six days–more if you visit the more remote communities.
Awarded as the best socially responsible tourism project in 2004 by Smithsonian Magazine, this is a perfect stop in Matagalpa. This working farm showcases environmentally and socially sensitive practices with a butterfly house and breeding project, organic shade-grown coffee cultivation and solar electricity and hot water. The surroundings are breathtaking, with 46 miles of majestic mountain views, waterfalls and a host of flora and fauna. Visitors can experience interpretive hiking trails, over 150 species of birds, numerous orchids and medicinal plants and make jungle treks to see Howler Monkeys and other exotic animals.
The central part of Nicaragua boasts a wealth of diverse beauty that ranges from the country’s tallest volcanoes and treasured archaeological ruins, to crafts and folklore and some of Latin America’s most authentic colonial cities. This close-knit region, while filled with contrasts, is easy to access. Most of the region is within just a few hours drive from the nation’s capital of Managua.
The golden hillsides beyond the east shore of Lake Cocibolca fold upward into the rocky precipices of the Amerrisque mountains, stomping grounds of the Chontal people during pre-Columbian times. Today, the area runs thick with cattle ranches that produce most of Nicaragua’s cheese and milk. To the north and east, the roads dwindle to rutted tracks and old, rural encampments. It was here that the Chontal people carved their totemlike statues, a few of which are on display in the museum in Juigalpa. Most travelers speed through on buses bound for El Rama and the Atlantic coast, but spending a night in Juigalpa or Boaco, where the wild west vibe hasn’t lost its edge, may lead you on to the area’s hot springs, petroglyphs, horseback treks, and burly hikes.
Less populated than the Pacific region, Chontales and Boaco residents are easily outnumbered by their cattle, and in reality it’s the cattle that make this area famous; Chontales ranches produce more than 60 percent of Nicaragua’s dairy products, including dozens of varieties of cheese and millions of gallons of milk.
This entire regions is firmly off the beaten path, so expect to be the only tourist for miles in most of the towns and sights in this chapter. Overall, Boaco is less well-to-do and less enticing than relatively upscale Juigalpa, which dwarfs it in every sense. Boaco makes a reasonable base for treks or drives into the hills between Boaco and Matagalpa Departments. Juigalpa is a much bigger and much more important urban center that remains an overgrown cowboy village. Here you’ll rub shoulders with cowboys and campesinos sporting their cleanest boots on their twice-a-month trip to the city to pick up supplies, strike a few deals, and do their errands.
Juigalpa’s patron saint celebrations in mid-August are among the best in Nicaragua and draw a crowd from as far away as Managua to enjoy the elaborate bull-riding competitions, horsemanship contests, and traditional dances, all under the magnificent backdrop of the Amerrisque mountain range. These mountains remain little explored, and the continual discovery of ancient Chontal statues and sculpture imply the grandeur of the mysteries this area still retains.
Planning Your Time
Many travelers treat this whole region as an uninteresting and unavoidable expanse to be traveled through as quickly as possible en route to Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast, but the flavor of Chontales and Boaco play no small part in the flavor of Nicaragua as a whole–from the cowboys, to the wide open sky, to the pre-Columbian relics and the small-town lifestyle. Travelers who tire of the Granada hype and the overwhelming presence of other foreigners will be amply rewarded with a trip to Chontales.
How much time you’ll need in this region depends on your inclination for adventure and ability to forgo some creature comforts. You could easily spend a day and a night in one of many quiet agrarian towns like Boaco, Camoapa, and Cuapa. The attraction is simply a bucolic, rural lifestyle. Most towns in the area have some sort of basic accommodation and small local sites of historical, cultural, or geologic interest. Add an additional day if the bouldering and hiking opportunities at Cuisaltepe or Cuapa whet your appetite, and another day on horseback in San José de los Remates (you can even continue on the high road to Matagalpa).
The lands now known as Boaco and Chontales were first settled by the Chontal people (not their own name for themselves–the word is Nahuatl for the “mountain people,” implying “savages” or “foreigners”). Less is known about them than the Nahuatl, but we know the Chontals were responsible for much of the statuary and stone monuments unearthed over the past decades in the Amerrisque mountain range north of the highway.
The first Spanish settlements of El Corregimiento de Chontales suffered often at the hands of aggressive Miskitos and Zambos (and the British who armed them to do so), whose frequent attacks devastated 7 out of 12 Spanish settlements. In 1749, Camoapa, Boaco (today Boaco Viejo), and Juigalpa were attacked; the towns were nearly destroyed and the churches burned to the ground. Boaco’s then-governor, Alonso Fernández de Heredia, returned the aggression, leading an excursion that returned with more than a hundred Miskito prisoners. The settlers reestablished their communities eight kilometers to the south. Nothing remains of Boaco Viejo today. From 1750 to 1760, these same indigenous groups attacked Juigalpa, Camoapa, Lóvago, Lovigűisca, Yasica, Guabale, Santa Rosa, and nine other communities. In 1762, Boaco was reestablished by Father Cáceres, who was killed shortly thereafter by yet another Miskito attack. In 1782, the church in Juigalpa was–you guessed it–burned to the ground.
As the threat of attack diminished, the lands east of Lake Cocibolca were developed into extensive cattle ranches. Coffee was introduced around the Boaco area, but before long its production had been pushed up into the better lands in northern Boaco and southern Matagalpa. Cattle quickly became the economic mainstay, followed by the extraction of gold from the mines at La Libertad and Santo Domingo.
In 1524, Spanish conquistadors founded this colonial university town at base of the Momotombo Volcano. Impressive views of the Momotombo and Momotombito volcanoes surround this unique city characterized by cobblestone streets, more than 18 churches, cafes, small shops and throngs of university students. León’s combination of universities and historic ruins creates a unique setting found nowhere else in Nicaragua. Some of its important sites include the house of Rubén Darío, one of Latin America’s leading literary figures, The Cathedral of León, the largest cathedral in Central America, and the various historic churches. Its museums are considered some of the most eclectic in the region, showcasing the many political, natural and cultural aspects of Nicaraguan history. Most travelers stroll León’s streets, walk up (and ride down) Cerro Negro, and then head back south or east. With a week or more, you can work your way farther northwest. In addition to beaches near León, there are a number of remote protected areas throughout the Cosigűina Peninsula.
Northwest of Managua are broad plains of peanuts, corn, beans, sorghum, and sugarcane. The fecund soils that make this the most agriculturally productive region in Nicaragua are a gift from the Maribio volcanoes, an uncommonly active and exposed chain of peaks and cones stretching from Lake Xolotlán to the Gulf of Fonseca.
Fire gives way to water, and the Pacific northwest coastline of Nicaragua includes some of the longest, most isolated stretches of sand in the country. There are coastal islands, endless estuaries, and virgin mangrove stands rich in marine life and waterfowl. Large tracts of this region are still difficult to access, but progress and paved roads are slowly creeping up on them.
You can’t help but feel itinerant in León and Chinandega. Blame it on the heat–this is the driest, most scorching corner of the country. Volcanism seeps from the land in boiling mud pits, geothermal vents, and the occasional rumble. The ruins of León’s first incarnation are a testament to the area’s impermanence. This region suffered tremendously during Hurricane Mitch in 1998, when more than two meters of rain fell in three days. Nowhere in Nicaragua was the destruction as intense, and the still-visible landslide at Las Casitas is a silent reminder of the worst of it. For this, Leóneses and Chinandeganos know that life can be short and even violent, and should thus be enjoyed.
León is the principal city of the northwest, a colonial town with the architecture and languid lifestyle of centuries past. This bastion of liberal thought in Central America has narrow streets lined with cathedrals, universities, and cafés. For five hundred years, León’s political history has consisted of long stretches of peace, punctuated by the staccato call of uprising, resistance, and war.
In contrast, Chinandega, Nicaragua’s most northwestern city, is the agribusiness capital of the country, center for both the sugarcane and shrimp industries. Chinandega Department is also home to the Padre Ramos Reserve and the Cosigűina peninsula, whose beaches and surf are just beginning to be visited by foreigners.
Planning Your Time
León is one of the few Nicaraguan cities with more attractions than you can see in a day. Plan on at least two to visit the museums and cathedrals of the city; another if you plan to hike a volcano, and another if you head to the shore. Las Peňitas, Isla Juan Venado, Padre Ramos, and other points outside León require more effort to get to but are excellent destinations for those traveling on a slightly slower schedule. It’s worth slowing down in fact, so you can paddle boats through the estuaries and observe the wildlife (like nesting turtles on Juan Venado). There is plenty to do, whether you come for two days or two weeks.
Steeped in a history of turmoil, Managua is today a city in transition. With a population of more than 1.5 million, Managua remains the nation’s economic, political, academic and transportation hub. It is also the entry and starting point for visitors discovering the rest of the country. Travelers can easily take day trips to a number of nearby attractions, including Masaya Volcanic National Park, which offers a breathtaking perspective of the still-active crater; the relaxing beach resort of Montelimar; the 162-hectare private nature reserve of Montibelli; the craft markets of Masaya; and the historic city of Granada. You can see Managua’s small cadre of attractions in half a day, but if you’re here on a weekend, consider staying to sample the vibrant nightlife. Managua offers several of its own attractions, including the restored Palacio Nacional de la Cultura (National Palace of Culture) and some of the best restaurants in the country.
If Nicaragua’s capital were a vehicle, it would be a battered 1960s school bus, dented and dinged on all sides, paint chipping through multiple layers of color, four bald tires rolling slightly akilter, but sporting a brand new, $2,000 sound system blaring a merengue classic for its smiling passengers, both rich and poor. Managua rarely impresses; its labrynthine, unnamed streets are complicated to navigate, it is loud and architecturally uninspiring, and there’s no city center to speak of. Though it’s relatively safe, it doesn’t feel that way, and its understated charms don’t exactly jump out at you.
Managua is also the best place in the country to get your gear repaired, see a doctor or dentist, see a movie or show, and party like a salsa star. It also has the nation’s most varied selection of restaurants and night spots. You likely won’t plan your trip around a visit to Managua, but neither should you necessarily avoid it, as Managua does have a charm of its own that will become apparent once you’ve spent a little time here. You may even discover you like the place.
Planning Your Time
Managua’s main historical attractions are clustered in a four-block-square area along the lakeshore, and you can easily visit all of them in about an hour by taxi, or reserve another two hours if you’d like to take one of the lake cruises. It pays however to stick around for an evening, as Managua’s biggest attraction is its nightlife, and its beauty is enhanced by dim (or absent) urban lighting. For the intrepid or for those with more than just an evening to spend in the capital, Managua offers a number of other attractions, including theaters and museums. Just outside the city you’ll find a few excellent, usually overlooked, outdoor activities. You can also visit the Pacific beaches and the Chocoyero-El Brujo Nature Reserve without entering the chaos of the capital. If you’re just passing through, consider a stop at the Tiscapa crater for an amazing view that reveals just how many trees there are in the city.
Managua was not made for walking. Organize your day into trips to different regions of interest, and resign yourself to getting around by taxi, as the buses are slow and rather dangerous, and walkers are at risk not only to petty crime but general harassment (not to mention heat stroke). Negotiate a rate with a taxi driver to take you around the sights (one hour is enough and should cost you about $10). Finish the driving tour at the Malecón, where you can enjoy a boat trip on Lake Xolotlán (Tuesday-Sunday), then move on. Any middle or upper range hotel can organize a guide and/or taxi to help you tour Managua. A taxi will cost around $20 per half day and a guide a similar amount.
Safety in the City
Managua is still statistically less dangerous than other Central American capitals, but you should keep your wits about you, as minor crime from pickpocketing and purse snatching to carjacking seems to be on the rise. The best way to stay out of trouble is to avoid areas where you’ll find it. The safest and cleanest neighborhoods are Los Robles, Altamira along Carretera Masaya, plus Reparto San Juan (near the University of Central America), and Bolonia (south of Plaza Espaňa), all of which offer more upscale accommodation and bed-and-breakfasts.
Dangerous neighborhoods include Renée Schick, Jorgé Dimitrov, La Fuente, San Judas, Villa Venezuela, Batahola, Las Americas, Bello Amanecer, Vida Nueva, Los Pescadores, Domitila Lugo, Santana, and Hialeah. You should be safe enough in and around the major shopping centers and the restaurants and clubs along Carretera Masaya, but in general you’re better off staying in groups when possible–especially when traveling by taxi. And pay close attention to your surroundings. Don’t get into taxis where the driver is keeping his face obscured by a baseball cap or where the driver is traveling with a “friend” in the passenger seat.
Granada is the oldest city in Central America to remain on its original site. The most colorful and comfortable of Nicaragua’s cities, Granada has been charming travelers with its red-tiled roofs, grand cathedrals, breezy lakeshore, and drowsy lifestyle since the days of the Spanish, who used the city as their first Atlantic port (via Lake Cocibolca and the Río San Juan). Just 27 miles from Managua on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, this fascinating and colorful city was founded in 1524 and is now considered a showcase of Nicaragua’s Spanish Colonial treasures. Seventeenth century churches, courtyards filled with flowers, impressive museums, European cuisine and historic buildings converted to boutique hotels distinguish Granada as one of the fastest-growing tourism centers in the country. Travelers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to kayak and explore the nearby “isletas,” a 365-island archipelago formed in Lake Nicaragua when the Mombacho Volcano erupted 20,000 years ago.
Granada has always been important politically for Nicaragua, and it is the home of many of the country’s economic and political elite. Most travelers eschew Managua and flock to Granada because of its charm and lethargic pace, making it their base for further exploration. Some decide to stay, as evidenced by the many real estate offices that have sprung up over the last decade.
Granada is pleasant to explore by foot or old-fashioned horse carriage. Nights, the sky fills with stars and the neighbors come out to chitchat on their front stoops; inside even the most nondescript colonial facade is an open, private courtyard designed to capture the evening breeze. Granada’s restaurants are varied and high quality, offering something for just about everybody. Granada lacks the five-star luxury or business hotels of the capital and coast but instead offers a wide selection of small, charming guesthouses, bed-and-breakfasts, and colonial lodges.
Planning Your Time
A full day and night in Granada is the minimum and allows you to explore the streets, sleep somewhere interesting, and enjoy a good meal or two. But a lot of Granada’s charm lies in the interesting excursions reachable if you use Granada as a base camp. Leave half a day for a boat ride in Las Isletas and another day for Volcán Mombacho. Most people devote another day for visiting the pueblos and markets in Masaya. While you could conceivably day-trip to the Laguna de Apoyo as well, the hotel options make it a fun place to stay (when was the last time you woke up inside a volcano crater?).
Granada grew quickly as a sort of trade hub; sailing vessels would navigate their way up the Río San Juan and across the lake to Granada. As a result, an affluent Spanish merchant class developed, largely of Veracruz, Cartagena, and La Habana origin. From its beginnings, Granada was a symbol of Spanish opulence, an unsubtle show of mercantile success in the New World. The competing nations accepted the challenge, sacking and burning the city at every available opportunity (the English buccaneers were particularly effective).
After independence from Spain, Granada was the capital of Nicaragua each time the Conservatives took power (León was the capital when the Liberals won). As the Liberal-Conservative feud escalated, it was the Liberals who first called upon the American filibuster William Walker for support. He executed Granada’s most ruthless sacking, even by pirate standards. Before he was eventually driven from Granada, he finally burned the whole place to the ground, and buried a symbolic coffin in the central plaza under a wooden sign that read, Aquí Fue Granada (Here Was Granada).
Despite the sackings and reconstruction, Granada remains little changed from its earliest colonial incarnation; if Córdoba were to rise from the grave today and walk the streets of La Gran Sultana as it is sometimes called, he would find it eerily familiar. But these days, Granada is changing fast. Less influential than the old families these days is the influx of foreign capital, new ideas, and fast business. A decade ago, Granada was a “sleepy colonial jewel.” The hum of the Internet cafés, chic eateries, tour services, and trendy hotels indicate it has woken up.
From Granada’s central tree-lined plaza, a.k.a. Parque Central and Parque Colón look south to the giant Volcán Mombacho. Just behind the cathedral on the park’s east side, Calle La Calzada runs due east about one kilometer to the municipal dock on the lake. A lot of the lodging and restaurants lie along this street or within a block or two of it.
At the lake, a paved road runs south along the water’s edge to the Malecón (waterfront), a would-be tourist complex that’s emptier than it should be, but remains a peaceful, wooded, lakeshore walking park. An easy taxi ride farther south are the marinas that provide boat access to the isletas and Zapatera.
West of the plaza is the Xalteva (pronounced more or less, with a hard “h”) neighborhood and eventually the cemetery and road to Nandaime. In this neighborhood, one block west of the Plaza, is Calle Atravesada, running north-south between the old 1886 train station (now a museum, which has closed for lack of funds) to the bustling chaos of the municipal market. This is one of Granada’s main thoroughfares and a modern commercial center, of sorts, for banks, movie theaters, and the like.
Less than an hour south of the capital, Masaya and the dozens of villages that comprise the Pueblos Blancos are known for their residents’ artistry. You will find artisans, metalworkers, leatherworkers, carpenters, painters, and musicians. In fact, no other region of Nicaragua is as blessed with a sense of artistry and creativity as Masaya and the surrounding villages, called the Pueblos Blancos. Many of the handicrafts found in markets throughout the country are Masayan: handwoven hammocks, terra cotta pottery, musical instruments, and more. “The City of Flowers,” as Rubén Darío christened the town a century ago (he was talking about the girls, not the flora), rarely garners more than a brief afternoon market visit for most travelers. It is a city relatively devoid of monuments, historical buildings, and traditional sights. As a marketplace however, it is unsurpassed, and wandering through the cool alleys of the crafts markets is a cultural tour through Nicaragua, a vivid expression of this people’s vitality, passion, and creativity. If you are eager to come home from your trip with something special, this is the place to find it.
Adjacent, and an inextricable part not only of the landscape but of the culture is Volcán Masaya. One of the world’s most accessible volcanoes, one of only two on earth where you can drive up to the crater lip and look inside, and Nicaragua’s most thoughtfully planned national park, Volcán Masaya is extremely active. You’ll smell the sulphur when the wind is right. As such it’s a rewarding and memorable experience well worth your time, and possibly one of the top three things to do in Nicaragua. Then visit the shaded stalls of Masaya’s craft markets. Spend a lazy afternoon driving through the Pueblos Blancos and take a dip in the Laguna de Apoyo, the country’s nicest swimming hole. You could easily devote two full days to this region, either by staying in Masaya or the Laguna, or by traveling here each day from Granada. The Pueblos make a nice diversion for those spending a longer time in Managua, as the hills are markedly cooler.
Planning Your Time
Most people visit the craft markets, city, and volcano in one day, but if you are relying on public transportation, it may take longer. Naturalists more interested in the volcano can just as easily spend a long day on hiking trails, in the visitors center, and on guided tours. It’s possible to make Masaya your base for excursions, but most travelers opt instead to stay in Granada, which has a better selection of hotels and restaurants. On any trip to the Masaya craft market, be sure to allow for time to walk to the cliff-top lookout near the baseball stadium (el malecón), where you’ll also find the hammock factories. You can also kill an hour or two at the Coyotepe fortress, where the views are pleasant and the wind takes the edge off the heat.
A trip through the Pueblos Blancos can occupy a full day, even if driving. It’s fun to start at one end, work your way up to Catarina, have lunch, and then continue. You can visit the Pueblos Blancos by public transportation, as the buses run this route frequently throughout the day, but having the freedom of a vehicle will greatly facilitate your ability to pick and choose as you work your way through the villages. Lastly, though very few travelers stay the night in Masaya, consider doing so during one of the city’s colorful festivals, when the town really comes alive.
Masaya (population 90,000) sprawls over a tropical plain nestled against the slopes of the volcano by the same name; at its western edge, paths carved by the Chorotegas trace the steep hillside down to the Laguna de Masaya. Twenty indigenous villages of Darianes used to cluster at the water’s edge. Masaya was officially founded as a city in 1819 and has grown ever since. Several centuries of rebellion and uprising–first against the Spaniards in 1529 and later against William Walker’s forces in 1856, the U.S. Marines in 1912, and in a number of ferocious battles against the National Guard during the revolution, earned the Masayans a reputation as fierce fighters.
Travelers find Masaya less picturesque than Granada and it’s true the streets and building facades in Masaya are less cared for. But the Masayans are a creative people with many traditions found nowhere else in Nicaragua, such as their solemn, mysterious funeral processions. Perhaps Masayan creative energy goes into its delightful arts and crafts instead of the architecture. Your best introduction to these delights is Masaya’s Mercado Viejo (Old Market), which is so pleasant and compelling that many visitors choose not to stray beyond its stately stone walls. But it’s well worth the money to charter a horse-drawn carriage to carry you to the breezy malecón, to see the crater lake 100 meters below.
Orientation and Getting Around
Masaya sits due south of the Managua-Granada Carretera along the east side of the Laguna de Masaya. The street that runs north along the plaza’s east side is the Calle Central, and as you travel it toward the Carretera, it becomes increasingly commercial. One block east of the southeast corner of the park, you’ll find the stone walls of the Mercado Viejo (Old Market). Walking six blocks west of the central park takes you to the hammock factories, baseball stadium, and malecón; traveling due south leads you to Barrio Monimbó; going five blocks north puts you in the heart of the Barrio San Jerónimo around the church of the same name, situated at the famous siete esquinas (seven corners) intersection. The heart of Masaya is easily walkable, but several hundred taxis, buses, horse-drawn carriages, and more exotic forms of transport will help you get out to the malecón or the highway.
An old administrative city with a vibrant colonial history, Rivas may be worth a stop on your way to the beaches of San Juan del Sur or to Nicaragua’s crown jewel: La Isla de Ometepe. Rising out of Lake Nicaragua, the second-largest lake in Latin America, this unique island was formed by twin colossal volcanoes that encompass more than 276 square kilometers: “Concepción” and “Maderas.” A favorite with volcano climbers, Concepción is active, and has slopes covered by tropical dry forest, while Maderas is dormant, with a deep cloud forest and beautiful lagoon on top of the crater. Ometepe Island was once considered sacred ground by ancient cultures, and visitors can still find many ceremonial carvings and lingering legends. A visit to Ometepe has been described as a sensory experience filled with sounds of wildlife and views of nature permeated by a mystical presence. You can stick to the lakeshore, enjoying island-grown coffee, lagoons, waterfalls, and the call of howler monkeys. The slopes of Maderas are home to an array of rustic, farm-based hostels, surrounded by old-growth hardwoods, petroglyphs, barnyard animals, and memorable views.
These days, Rivas draws less attention than the coastal communities of San Juan del Sur and La Isla de Ometepe, but retains a colonial charm appreciated by many. But it’s hard to compete with La Isla de Ometepe for attention. The magnificent twin-peaked Ometepe rises like a crown from the center of Lake Cocibolca. An intensely volcanic island steeped in tradition and mystery, Ometepe was the ancestral home of the Nahuatl people and today is an alluring destination for travelers, with its sandy beaches, swimming holes, hiking trails, and of course, two breathtaking volcanoes: one hot, one cold (the former remains quite active).
Southwestern Nicaragua does not suffer the same intense, grinding poverty prevalent in the drier lands of the north and west. It rains more in the south, and the rivers flow nearly year-round. The volcanic soils on Lake Cocibolca’s western shore are rich and productive. Cattle graze lazily in immense, lucrative ranches and sugarcane fields drape the valleys south of the foot of Mombacho, one of Nicaragua’s most picturesque peaks.
Planning Your Time
You will probably visit Rivas on the way to and from San Juan del Sur; half a day is acceptable to walk around the historical sites, appreciate the cathedral, and perhaps take in a museum. Travelers with a more leisurely schedule can easily spend another half day enjoying the lakeshore in San Jorge before continuing to Ometepe.
La Isla de Ometepe should not be missed on any but the shortest trips to Nicaragua, offering in a nutshell, a little of everything Nicaragua has to offer, from history to waterfalls and from volcanic trekking to horseback riding, all in an environment travelers routinely rave about as relaxing and delightful. You could feasibly travel to and from the island in a single day, but such a short trip would be folly. Rather, allow at least two days and two nights (and an extra day and night if you’d like to hike a volcano, which is a full day activity in itself).
Note that travel in this region requires careful coordination of transport, as you can easily lose up to a half day waiting for boats and buses. Traveling around Ometepe is never easy; local transport is slow and erratic (especially on Sundays) and renting vehicles can be expensive.
On Nicaragua’s central Pacific coast near its border with Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur is the country’s primary surfing destination and Nicaragua’s favorite beach town, the most popular with foreign tourists. Described as a port town, fishing village, surfing and backpacker’s haven, San Juan del Sur has undeniably become a tourism hot spot that has lured not only travelers, but a good deal of foreign investment as well. In addition to a crescent bay lined with barefoot restaurants and sandy bars, San Juan del Sur offers a slow-paced, tranquil setting, fresh seafood, and charming guesthouses. Several high-end residential communities are springing up and San Juan del Sur is also a favorite weekend getaway for wealthy Nicaraguans. Visitors can choose from a variety of perfect beaches surrounded by towering cliffs and a nearby wildlife refuge with a turtle-nesting beach. Various new restaurants and hotels, such as the Morgan’s Rock Eco-Lodge, accommodate an increasing number of sophisticated visitors. San Juan del Sur is also becoming a port destination for many international cruise ships.
At the turn of the 21st century, San Juan del Sur again grew in international popularity to the steady drumbeat of high-profile international press coverage declaring the area a real estate hot spot. The area attracted a frenzy of property pimps, land sharks, and a flock of checkbook-toting prospectors scouring the coastline for a piece of the pie. Some of the investment led to progress, new establishments, and healthy relationships between foreign investors determined to make money and a positive impact for their Nicaraguan colleagues and beneficiaries. But the economic growth was not without scuffles.
Meanwhile, sunsets continue to paint the silhouettes of fishing vessels in crimson, and the mood in San Juan del Sur is low-key and fun. The noon sun is scorching, so life is langorous and measured, spent swinging in breezy hammocks, enjoying fresh fish and cold beer at seaside, or splashing about in the surf.
Nicaragua’s Atlantic coast is Nirvana for nature lovers. The largest and most unpopulated region of the country, it covers more than 46% of the Nicaragua’s territory and has more than 205 miles of beaches. Culturally, socially and linguistically, it is also worlds apart from the rest of the country. While most of the inhabitants are indigenous (Misquito, Sumo and Rama Indians), English is widely spoken in this once-British settlement. Nicaragua’s “jungle coast” possesses the largest expanse of tropical rainforest north of the Amazon. Rivers are the primary means of transportation. World-class fishing, scuba diving and eco-tourism are drawing a growing number of travelers to this very special region.
The isolated Atlantic coast may as well be a country unto itself. Nicaragua’s Caribbean is tough, muddy, and quite unlike any Cancún-tainted visions you may harbor. Reachable either by land or sea, Bluefields is located on the Caribbean shores of Nicaragua, 178 miles from Managua. This unique town is dominated not only by wide rivers and small jungle canals, but also by a unique island culture evidenced in its plentiful seafood, dancing and reggae bars. Bluefields is a rare melting pot of indigenous, African, English, Dutch and Spanish influences. A mixture of white sand, coral reefs, coconut palms, mangroves, jungles and rainforests make this area a favorite for those who appreciate an exotic combination of attractions.
Located in the Caribbean Sea, 53 miles from Bluefields, these islands encompass 10 square kilometers (3.86 square miles) of forested hills, mangrove swamps, stretches of white coral beaches and incredible crystal blue waters. Most tourists fly straight from Managua to Big Corn, but a few hardy souls still visit Bluefields to experience Creole culture and crab soup. When you tire of Bluefields’s grittiness, board a boat for Pearl Lagoon, the coastal fishing communities, Pearl Cays, or Greenfields reserve. Both Corn Island and Little Corn Island are Caribbean gems as gorgeous below the waterline as above. For centuries, the Corn Islands were under British domination and served as a refuge for pirates. Although largely mestizo (people of mixed European and Indian ancestry), direct descendents of pirates, English royalty and plantation owners still comprise a significant percentage of the population. This forgotten, tropical paradise offers great snorkeling, diving and sun bathing. A wilder and more pristine version of Big Corn Island is Little Corn Island. This delicate paradise measures three square kilometers and is
surrounded by more than four miles of coral reef teeming with sea life. There are kilometers of coral reef, a handful of hotels, and only one dive shop on each island. Little Corn has no roads so the only sound you hear should be the wind in the trees
Puerto Cabezas and the Río Coco
The northeast Miskitus communities of Puerto Cabezas (Bilwi), Waspám, and the Río Coco are a far removed, embattled corner of the country, where resources go more toward fighting the drug trade and recovering from natural disasters than developing tourism. Still, there are basic services in Puerto Cabezas, including decent oceanfront accommodations and low-budget tour guides to take you to nearby rivers, beaches, and Miskitus communities. Even farther north, Waspám is the commercial center for villages up the Río Coco, mostly indigenous communities where Miskito is still the first language and where foreign visitors may arouse more suspicion than hospitality.
Life moves slowly along the broad river that drains Lake Cocibolca to the Caribbean. This gorgeous, verdant lowland is Nicaragua’s wettest, and its remoteness means you’ll spend more time and more money getting around. The San Juan region is an area of natural wonders, pristine nature reserves and historical importance. During the 1849 Gold Rush in California, the river served as a passageway for American travelers due to its natural inter-oceanic waterway. The river and its surrounding areas are true tropical rainforest with some of the richest biodiversity in the region. The river starts at the southwest corner of Lake Nicaragua and flows for 119 miles to the Caribbean Sea. Along this spectacular river, one can see hundreds of different bird species, including Chestnut Mandibled Toucans, Harpy Eagles, Boat Billed Herons, Great Egrets, Jacanas and Cormorants, as well as various types of caimans, turtles, and monkeys.
The principal settlement in the area, San Carlos, is transforming from edgy port town to quaint destination and you’ll inevitably pass through it on the way to various adventures. The town is thick with itinerants, rowdies, farmers, fishers, swindlers, and you. Offshore, the Solentiname Archipelago is a quiet group of islets as pertinent to the revolution years as to Nicaragua’s prehistoric past, and a center of production for some of the country’s most gorgeous paintings.
Or, take a wooden boat down the river towards the Atlantic, a sun-baked ride back through time. El Castillo, one of Spain’s most permanent colonial legacies, remains little changed from the 17th century and the days of marauding pirates. From there, downstream fishing village follows pasture follows rapids until you reach San Juan de Nicaragua, the little town where it all began and where it all ends, remote and untamed.
It’s not easy to get to the Río San Juan, and tougher still to get around, but everyone agrees that things are rapidly changing for the better, due in large part to a $14 million tourism development plan called La Ruta del Agua, the effects of which you’ll see as soon as you step onto the refurbished dock or recently paved airstrip at San Carlos. This region isn’t part of the casual traveler’s itinerary, but if you can invest a little more time than usual, the dramatic landscapes and remoteness of this region will impress you, and the tourism potential here is enormous.
The Solentiname archipelago isn’t easy to get to, but you’ll be rewarded with an up-close look at the birthplace of liberation theology and a thriving colony of artists. Explore the wilds of Los Guatuzos, habitat for monkeys, birds, and amphibians, then set sail downstream for San Juan de Nicaragua, home to the bones of English pirates and more ghosts than residents.
Planning Your Time
It’s wise to allow a full week for exploration of this region. Make your plane reservation from Managua to San Carlos early, as seats fill up fast. In general, expect about 25 percent higher costs for most goods in this isolated region (35 percent more on Solentiname). Make use of your time in San Carlos to find updated boat schedules, make contact with downstream river lodges, and stock up on snacks and supplies. Public transportation is both slow and capricious, but inexpensive. You are better off hiring a boat and driver or making arrangements with a tour company, which will affect your budget by an order of magnitude (organizing a group of like-minded travelers to share costs is one way to offset the price).
You could make it to Solentiname and back in two days if the stars align, but boat schedules will make it more likely three or four. It’s only a day more to see El Castillo, which you should not miss. Don’t head farther downstream than El Castillo with fewer than four days including flights to and from the region.

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Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board members reviewed the 2017 Achievement and Accountability Report at a meeting Tuesday, expressing concern about the achievement gap and declining test scores.
At the Joseph E. Hill Education Center, board members discussed the report, which demonstrates a district-wide downward trend in scores between 2016 and 2017. It also shows an achievement gap affecting students of color, students on free or reduced lunch and students on Individualized Education Programs — which provide services for students with learning disabilities — across four standardized tests.
“It is sobering data,” board president Suni Kartha told The Daily. “We need to accelerate how we’re going to turn this around.”
Kartha said it is important for schools to set tangible goals to overcome the downward trends. She said the new work-plans format, introduced at the board meeting to help principals evaluate the year ahead, could help principals be more intentional about increasing test scores and closing the achievement gap.
The report compiles data from four standardized tests: the Developmental Reading Assessment, the Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy, the Measures of Academic Progress and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.
Test scores increased from 2015 to 2016 but have decreased since. Though board members had seen the 2017 test scores before, District 65 officials synthesized the data from the 2016-17 school year into the report.
Board member Sergio Hernandez said at the meeting that the decline may have resulted from a combination of changes in exam structure, technological difficulties and both national and local political challenges in 2017. He said a potential solution to the achievement gap could be hiring a director of black student achievement.
“It would demonstrate that it’s a commitment that we make as a district, similar to having our director of English Language Services,” Hernandez said. “But it shouldn’t be something done in isolation.”
The board also investigated negative results from the Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy — given to kindergarteners — and Developmental Reading Assessment, given to students in kindergarten through third grade. Hernandez said the district should provide a more “holistic” picture of students than standardized tests can provide, especially for kindergarteners.
Kartha said parents are concerned about low Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy results, regarding their children’s “kindergarten readiness,” but the term is a misnomer.
“(ISEL) is a very narrow model,” Kartha said. “There are a lot of other factors going into kindergarten. … It creates a lot of anxiety to tell parents that their kids are not kindergarten ready, when … they’re just not reading ready.”
At the meeting, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th), founder of the Organization for Positive Action and Leadership, said she was frustrated the district had failed to address the achievement gap.
“I am starting to lose hope for the district given the long span of the achievement gap,” Fleming said. “It looks like now we are on the downward spiral.”
Kartha said that the board would take action about the achievement gap next Monday on Jan. 22.


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I think that the present status quo can be change with some intervention from the European countries, as they are the only ones that can presently exercise "soft power". The economic influence of Europe, namely the EU, on the countries of the African continent is still huge, and for humanitarian reasons, the EU should use it.For more details on the "economic colony" status of Africa, check this post: http://eueconomics.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/how-africa-remains-still-an-...
America a so called "shining city on a hill," which helped overthrow democracy in Iran, wages an unfounded war in Iraq and does little to nothing to stop such atrocities!
malacapricornis wrote:May 02, 2008 23:48Intervene in Iraq and world critiques every little thing. Do not intervene in Sudan, Rwanda, Congo and the world critiques every little thing.With ~200 nations on this planet and an impotent and corrupt UN, perhaps 1 of the 200 besides the United States and in spite of the UN can actually do something about despotic and chaotic regimes.hmmm. perhaps intervening in Irag had something to do with the oil we thought we could get out of the deal. Perhaps Sudan, Congo, or Sudan don't have such appealing and lucrative outcomes... more than 200 countries, how many as rich and powerful as the United States? Very few are close. so as long as the US does not support an effort, that effort will be nearly futile.the price of world domination is responsibility to clean up the mess you help create. even if you do not agree with the above, how can you say that protecting other people's humanity is not what should be done, if not for any other reason but to protect your own.
I actually wrote about this issue for a blog several weeks ago, (http://medicineagency.com/blog/archives/2083), after seeing Lisa Jackson's "The Greatest Silence: Rape in Congo" documentary.One point she briefly raised, which would answer some of these "why should a Westerner care?" questions on here is that Western companies are exploiting the chaos. By purchasing resources (such as Coltan that is in all of our cell phones) through back door deals with different factions companies get resources at sub-market prices and we get free phones when we sign up for two-year contracts. Unfortunately, these militias also get the money they need to buy the guns necessary to keep up the violence.
Helping them is nigh impossible. Blame can be attributed to everybody because we are all part of the same system that has led to this. We in the West (at the top of the chain) enjoy freedoms at the expense of others, and this is reciprocated until you reach the bottom of the chain. Can this be changed?
Cold chills ran down my entire body when I read the graphic segment of the terror. I have never, ever, read anything so disgusting... and yet, I won't do nothing to help them. And that feels so strange.
mfromCanada:1) So, you're saying that Belgium is responsible. Fine. They can deal with this. After all "horum omnium fortissimi sunt Belgae."2) Mobutu was supported by the CIA, but so were many other regimes, in Iran, Greece, and all around the world. Yet in spite of ethnic tensions, we're not hearing about massacres of Macedonians in the north of Greece. They deal with their problems diplomatically, like civilized human beings, instead of blaming rape sprees on the US.3) "Actions or inaction in Rwanda." Which is it? Where did the Belgians come up with the idea of ethnicities if they "scarcely existed before colonization." Might American and European resistance to UN intervention have something to do with the killings of American Rangers in Somalia, and the desecration of the bodies of slain UN peacekeepers there?Africa isn't messed up because it was a colony. My home state of Maryland was a colony. We were economically exploited, disenfranchised, ruled as the palantinate by the Calvert family, and later torn apart by civil war. But we don't have roving militias that rape and pillage their neighbors. Everybody is responsible for their own actions, even Africans.
This conflict in the eastern DRC is much more complex than laid out in the article, and western nations are FAR more responsible than described:1. The Congo was one of the most brutal examples of colonialism and slavery in Africa. Belgian ruler King Leopold, who came to "own" the Congo Free State in 1885, perpetrated some of the worst crimes on record, after the Portuguese, Dutch, British and Arab slavers had deprived the country of millions of young men. King Leopold's Ghost is an excellently researched book that describes these things in detail, and also clarifies how little ethnic or tribal violence existed in the region prior to the arrival of the slavers.2. The first democratically elected leader of the Congo, Patrice Lumumba, was executed in 1960-1961 with the cooperation of the USA and Europe. His successor, Mobutu Sese Suko, probably the worst and most brutal dictator in post-independence Africa, was brought into power by the USA and in particular, CIA agent Larry Devlin. (Devlin's written a book about it.) Mobutu's sadistic reign was heavily supported by the USA during the cold war and in many ways mimics the crimes of his colonial predecessor, Leopold. 3. The violence currently going on in the Eastern DRC is primarily by non-government militias (although government forces have certainly been implicated) which are at least partially the result of Western country actions or inaction in Rwanda. For many years, Belgian colonizers in Rwanda favoured Tutsis over the majority Hutus, handing out ID cards with one's ethnicity printed on them. Aside from the fact that these ethnic divisions scarcely existed before colonization, those ID cards were to later facilitate the efficiency of the Rwandan genocide. American and European resistance to UN participation in Rwanda (as admitted by Albright and Clinton) allowed the genocidaires to escape to the jungles of eastern Congo in 1994, from where they have been plaguing the region for over a decade.Now, a weak Congolese government has very little power or ability to control things in its eastern periphery, and the remnants of the Rwandan genocide continue to perpetrate these crimes. African leaders like Mobutu and murderous militias are greatly to blame, but against this very cursory yet troubling history of European and American intervention in the region, that has gone on since before Congolese independence, it is hard to expect anything different. We have a moral responsibility to address this violence, and the tenacity of these militias shows how ignoring a problem like this (as like Rwanda) can continue to destabilize a region for years to come.
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Intervene in Iraq and world critiques every little thing. Do not intervene in Sudan, Rwanda, Congo and the world critiques every little thing.
With ~200 nations on this planet and an impotent and corrupt UN, perhaps 1 of the 200 besides the United States and in spite of the UN can actually do something about despotic and chaotic regimes.
Concerned Citizen: I can hardly believe this comment, you should care regardless of whether the West is (partly) responsible for this or not. You should care because people suffer and we could do more to help. I agree that often Congolese leaders are corrupt and blame everything on former colonists, when in fact they are the once that are responsible for much of the violence. But to say "why should I be concerned?" is a really shocking statement that I cannot agree with at all.
So as a "Westerner", why should I be concerned about the fact that Africans continue to destroy each other with pointless internecine warfare? Let me guess: because this is all "the legacy of colonialism"? The fact is that violent tribal warfare was taking place in sub-Saharan Africa long before the first fair-skinned person ever set foot there. Hundreds of years have passed, but nothing has changed. Since the Congolese seem determined to perpetuate the cycle of revenge-begetting-revenge against each other, and resources spent on "peacekeeping" seem to produce nothing more than temporary lulls in this process, I would prefer to see my tax dollars being spent to help disadvantged people in my own community.
heart of darkness; makes trench warfare look like kindergarten
And what about the reported cases of rape and atrocities commited by UN Soldiers against civilians in Eastern Congo. The April 2007 report was classified by the UN and never released. About 80 cases of rape by UN blue helmets were documented, however, no one was ever held responsible. There is much more the outside world can do. NGO's need money but also knowledge and volunteers. All the information is available on the internet. Main-stream media might not consider the war in eastern Congo worth a headline, but many websites exist. Everybody can act. Information is the first step. Why did no one write about the rapes by UN soldiers?
The situation in the Eastern Congo approaches the scale of the Holocaust in Nazi Germany, with projected deaths of over 5 million; not that anybody is even taking the effort to count the bodies.
What happened to the pledge "Never Again" ... again...
where are those self-appointed human right champions from Mr president bush to Sarkozy, from celebrities like richard gere to mia farrow? this is the time the international community and figures take a stand to stop the attrocity. Only an international military intervention would peace be returned and justice restored.
I am not sure if it is a critique of the Economist or a critique of its audience when this article does not make the cover. Still, they are one of the few who give this conflict (one with far more bloodshed and displaced than say, Israel or Tibet) any attention at all.
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Holt County was organized in 1841. The county seat is Oregon. These collections deal in some manner with Holt County, Missouri. This list is not comprehensive, so be sure to browse Manuscript Collections by subject.
*Collections marked with DIGITIZED MATERIALS have additional digitized items available.
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service Aerial Photographs, (P0335)
107.5 linear feet
Missouri county aerial photographs produced by the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service.
American Revolution Bicentennial, Missouri Committee for Agriculture, Papers, 1974-1976 (C4276)
1.2 cubic feet (42 folders), 1 audio tape
The papers of the committee contain correspondence, newsletters, reports, updates, events awards programs, lists of elected members, historical information on "Centennial Farms," and "Liberty Trees," meeting minutes, announcements, newspaper clippings, and audio-visual material for a slide presentation entitled "The Spirit of 76."
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. Records, (R1406)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. Records contain the book Win-Win: A Information History of Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., written by Russ Holt and published in 1997.
Breckenridge, William Clark (1862-1927), Papers, 1752-1927, (C1036)
4.75 linear feet, 21 volumes, 3 rolls of microfilm
The papers of the St. Louis businessman, writer, and historian contain correspondence, scrapbooks, book sale announcements, and miscellaneous materials, with an emphasis on St. Louis and Missouri history.
Griffith, Mrs. E.K., Photograph Collection, (P0638)
Photos of Mound City, MO, including the Hiatt and Browning homes, Big Lake State Park ca. 1915, and soldiers returning from WWI ca. 1918.
Guitar, Sarah (1892-1963), Collection, n.d., (C3391)
1.5 cubic feet, 5 card boxes
Card file compiled by Sarah Guitar, reference librarian of the State Historical Society of Missouri, as a guide to county boundaries of Missouri, 1812-1929; Missouri congressional district boundaries, 1845-1933; Missouri senatorial districts, 1820-1931; and Missouri judicial circuits, 1815-1915.
James, David A. (1937- ) Papers, 1790-2008, (C4126)
5 cubic feet
The research material of a hotel management instructor whose work resulted in the publication Historic Hotels of Missouri: Hotels, Inns, and Taverns of 19th Century Missouri.
Kimsey, Warren, Papers, 1915-1934, (C3747)
The papers of Warren Kimsey contain correspondence, stories, press releases, and histories of a Missouri-born short story writer.
Lee, Richard L. (1925-2011), County Courthouse Photographs, ca. 1955, (P0003)
The collection includes photographs of county courthouses for the state of Missouri, taken in the mid-twentieth century by Richard L. Lee.
McGee College, College Mound, Missouri, Minutes, 1867-1870, (C3263)
The collection contains photocopies of minutes of the proceedings of the faculty of McGee College, September 1867-June 1870.
Missouri, Holt County, Papers, 1862-1893, (C2894)
The papers of Holt County Missouri contain four oaths of loyalty to the United States and the State of Missouri, by Daniel Ganghan, George P. Hedrick, and Phillip W. Shambaugh, in the presence of the Holt County clerk in 1862. Also included is a ferryman's bond giving Olney Graham authority to keep a ferry across the Missouri River at Boswell, NE, 1893.
Mitchell, Ewing Young, Jr. (1873-1954), Papers, 1840-1949 (C1041)
0.4 linear feet
Papers of a Springfield, Missouri, lawyer active in Democratic Party politics, who served as assistant secretary of commerce in Franklin Roosevelt's first administration. Material concerns family affairs, law practice with emphasis on county indebtedness, Ozark land speculation, and Democratic politics on the state and national levels.
Morgan, T. Clifford, Collection, 1853-1983, (C4338)
0.25 cubic feet (six folders)
The papers of T. Clifford Morgan contain documents, books, and ledgers collected for research of his wife's family.
Oaths of Loyalty, 1861-1862, (C1958)
Loyalty oaths of James M. Collins, 1861, Robert Wilson, 1862, and James M. Parsons, 1861, Holt County, MO.
Presbytery of Missouri, Minutes, 1920-1943, (C1353)
0.2 linear feet
The records contain official copies of minutes of the Presbytery of Missouri. Minutes for 1920-1939 are bound; others are in pamphlet form.
Presbytery of Missouri Records, 1817-1920, (C1354)
1.4 linear feet, 6 oversize volumes
The records of the Presbytery of Missouri contain minutes, reports, and other records of an organization composed of ministers and representative elders of Presbyterian churches in Missouri. Volumes 1-6 have been microfilmed. Volume 7 is available onsite. See also collection C1353.
Ramsay Place Names File 1928-1945, (C2366)
12 cubic feet
Card file of origins of Missouri place names, compiled by students of Robert L. Ramsay, University of Missouri professor of English.
Sanborn, John A., Diaries, 1899-1908, (C1242)
The collection contains the diaries of a Mound City, Missouri, farmer who sold his farm and moved to Corning, Kansas, in 1902. He sold his Kansas farm and moved to Macon, Missouri, in 1903. Diaries include cash accounts and memoranda for the ten-year period 1899-1908.
State of Missouri Collection, (P0018)
Over 400 original photos created for the 1904 publication on Missouri at the time of the World's Fair by Walter Williams; shows all aspects and counties in Missouri.
The Missouri Collection (C3982)
17.9 cubic feet, 9 audio cassettes, 3 audio discs, 9 CDs, 1 computer disc, 1 film, 6 film strips, 3 DVDs, 2 video cassettes (791 folders, 21 oversize ite
The Missouri Collection is an artificial collection combining miscellaneous small acquisitions related to Missouri places, individuals, organizations, and events.
Thompson, Meriwether Jeff (1826-1876), Bulletin, 1857, (C3208)
Bulletin listing city and county property that M. Jeff Thompson, general land agent at St. Joseph, MO, will sell or trade, 1 April 1857.
U.S. Selective Service System, Missouri, Records, 1917-1918, (C2681)
445 folders negative Photostats, 8.7 cubic feet
Lists of persons by county and district selective service boards whose cards were held by those boards. Arranged alphabetically by county.
U.S. Work Projects Administration, "Church Bibliography, Baptist Bodies of Missouri, Associational Minutes," 1941, (C1312)
The collection contains a list of the various Baptist associations in Missouri and the dates for which their records are in existence.
U.S. Work Projects Administration, Historical Records Survey, Missouri, 1935-1942, (C3551)
302 linear feet; also available on 817 rolls of microfilm
Correspondence, records, and working files. Originally designed to survey and inventory all county government records, the survey finally included inventories of church records, manuscript collections, vital statistics, American imprints, and federal archives. Incorporates records of the Federal Writers Project for Missouri.
Wilson, Thomas Earl (1889-1964), Papers, 1928-1965, (C4164)
0.2 cubic feet, 4 folders
Journal of a Holt County, Missouri, farmer spanning the years 1928-1965. Entries detail family life and farm operation. Includes two photographs and a preface written by his grandson, Thomas Soapes, in 2012.

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