Hi. Can anyone give me information on Managua, Nicaragua? I amplannig to live there for a few months and would like to know how safe it is, what the people are like, if there are nice places to see close to this city, etc.. Thank you, Katie.
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I think Managua is very pleasant. I have been there
several times and enjoy it each time. It does not have the
typical tourist sites of say Guat. or Costa Rica but in
it's own way, it is very intriguing. The 72 earthquake
leveled central Man. and they didn't really rebuild it,
just built up around the center making for an adventure in
driving and finding your way around. I have heard MANY
stories of Managua and Nicaragua generaly being dangerous.
I am sure there is some truth and i do not discount the
claims but I have never felt threatened anywhere in Nic.
including Managua. The standard precautions apply of
course as in any Central Amer. city or any big city in the
world for that matter! There are some beautiful volcanic
lakes near the city which are very clean and pleasant.
Leon Viejo the first capital destroyed by a Volcano in
1500's is near and worth a trip. The beaches on the
Pacific are nice near Pochomil or Montelimar(very expensive)
Somoza's old beach house. There is much more to do at
night now that the exiles have come back, good clubs and
very good restaurants. I find the people to be wonderful,
very helpful and glad you are there to see their country.
They realize most people forgo Nic. for the other
countries. The highlands, Matagalpa and Jinotega are very
nice. Reports of violence in those areas is more to the
North and not terribly close to those towns or their
surrounding areas. I find Managua to be rather more laid
back than the other Central Amer. capitals. I think you
will enjoy your time but remember, it isn't Costa Rica or
Guatemala. The night life isn't as good as Panama City or
San Salvador but fun, pleasant and memorable are adjectives
I can use confidently. Please feel free to e-mail me with
any questions. Good Luck!!!
Charles