Corinto, Nicaragua

... , it forms a majestic backdrop to the town of Chichigalpa near Chinandega. It is also among the most active volcanos in Nicaragua, erupting frequently (if gently). San Cristóbal is part of a 5-member volcanic complex that bears the same name. Volcán Casita, ...

... a few hours makes!  Today the volcano has settled back down. El Viejo is a great New Year's tradition here in Nicaragua and apparently in other countries as well.  The effigy represents all the bad things and our transgression from the past year ...

The drive to Playa Las Penitas was a mix of gravel and newly paved roads, across farmland that had views of 15 Volcanoes in the area. We arrived in this quiet town, which hugged a small bay, mid-afternoon. It was a small fishing village but was slowly ...

... plan to visit Chinandega and northwards via El Congo to explore the region of the Golfo de Fonseca in the very northwest of  Nicaragua. As we read in the guidebook the road from Chinadega till El Congo is paved, but the road ahead is in moderate to ...