Moon Handbooks: Nicaragua

Moon Handbooks

by Randall (Randy) Wood, Joshua Berman

From hanging out on the Pacific beaches of San Juan del Sur and Las Peñitas and shopping for crafts in Masaya to catching up on the ever-evolving nightlife of Managua, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for volunteering and studying Spanish, hiking more than a dozen volcanoes, or strolling down the old colonial streets of Granada and Leòn, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

457 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2005

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most comprehensive of all the Nicaragua guidebooks.

[Celeste Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good jumping-off place for traveling in Nicaragua, but it is by no means exhaustive or altogether current. Since Nicaragua isn't exactly the most sought-after vacation spot, the most recent edition of this book was published in 2005.

A few observations...
I'd tack on $10 to $20 (easily) on the prices they list for accommodation and tours, especially in cities like Granada.

The book doesn't give much guidance on the procedure at border crossings, and don't expect much when you get there. It borders (almost literally) on chaos most of the time.

Don't count on all of the restaurants or tour companies described in the book to still exist, and take the recommendations with a grain of salt. We went to one of the highly-recommended place, and our meals tasted vaguely like Chef Boyardee. Ask a local or at your hotel for their recommendations instead.

[Catherine Woodman]

THere are VERY few guidebooks on Nicaragua and this one does alot of decriptions about why Nicaragua is the same and different from other Central American countries--not that it is fabulous but it is better than alot and not all that many available.

[Andi · Rating 5 out of 5]

saved my a** numerous times, but if you go, read some history too, this is an amazing friggen country.

[Chanita · Rating 4 out of 5]

By far the best guidebook to know Nicaragua.