Traveling in Nicaragua. Tips and tourist information

Discover the Culture and
Rugged Beauty of Nicaragua

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Your Electronic Journalist, Bea Broda Connolly
Apr 21, 04 | 3:15 pm

Nicaragua offers a fascinating destination for visitors in search of an authentic and unique travel experience. Central America's "best kept secret" offers a landscape filled with an abundance of lakes, rivers, colonial cities, untouched forests, sandy beaches and some of the greatest concentration of volcanoes and inland bodies of water in the world. In fact, more and more travelers to Costa Rica make an extension to visit Nicaragua to get a feel for this up and coming tourism destination.

The country is best known not for its landscape or cultural treasures, but for the 1979 Sandinista revolution and subsequent Contra war. Today, despite its turbulent past, Nicaragua offers a safe and intriguing new tourism destination. The country's rich history, friendly people, dramatic landscapes and rugged beauty are waiting to be explored and visitors here will be rewarded with unforgettable memories and an authentic travel experience. In this new destination, Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge located on the pacific coast in southern Nicaragua offers a unique and natural haven for the true traveler. The Hacienda, opening this July was designed for guests in search of a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination. A spectacular beach and forest environment surrounds the resort, which was inspired by Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Peninsula De Osa, Costa Rica. A stay at the ecolodge offers visitors a unique vacation experience combining ecotourism and agrotourism.

Morgan's Rock offers day tours, which explore lakes, active volcanoes, national parks, the colonial city of Granada, Lake Nicaragua with its "Isletas", handicraft markets and much more. These multi-faceted explorations and activities allow for cultural interactions, scenic beauty and nature viewing at its finest.

"Besides being a beautiful hotel in a spectacular setting, Morgan's Rock offers employment to the local community and education about nature, culture and history to our guests," says Carla Petzold, General Manager. The Hacienda is also home to one of Latin America's finest agro-tourism operations and guests here will have the opportunity to take a tour to learn about reforestation, tree farming, sustainable agriculture and traditional farming techniques.

Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge accommodations include fifteen private west facing bungalows, which open to spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding forest. Most bungalows sit on a cliff overlooking the private bay and estuary and all feature one-king size bed, a comfortable sofa bed, hammocks, an open-air shower and a private deck. The architect used mainly local materials and the wooden furniture was custom crafted by local artisans.

Morgan's Rock provides the ideal extension to a Costa Rican vacation. The ecolodge is easily reached by air or ground transport and is located within easy driving from southern Nicaragua's most prominent tourist attractions, the colonial city of Granada, and just north of the Costa Rican boarder.

A stay at Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge offers quality accommodations, local gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures. For more information about Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge and their offerings or to make reservations call (506) 288-5803 or visit their website at www.morgansrock.com

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