[lbo-talk] Philadelphia Inquirer does Nicaragua

Seth Kulick skulick at linc.cis.upenn.edu
Sun Sep 11 05:45:07 PDT 2005



>From today's travel section of the Philadelphia Inquirer. I cannot believe
this crap. "familiar status as a peaceful backwater"?

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/living/travel/12582718.htm

[INLINE] Posted on Sun, Sep. 11, 2005 [INLINE]

A new Nicaragua

Once racked by civil war, the nation is awakening to the promise of

tourism.

[...]

Still, we were part of a growing stream of travelers to Nicaragua.

Once known as the land of contras, Sandinistas and civil war, this

nation of 5.1 million has quietly reverted to its more familiar status

as a peaceful backwater. And tourists are starting to respond.

Some have called it the new Costa Rica, but that's misleading.

Visitors won't find the vast national parks or rich wildlife of its

neighbor. Instead, Nicaragua offers something else: a traditional

Central American country that's relatively easy for Americans to

visit.

Fifteen years ago, Nicaragua voted the communist Sandinistas out of

power. The civil war ended, and the country began to rebuild. There

still is political intrigue, including a drama that could see the

Sandinistas ruling again in a power-sharing coalition, but nothing

that should worry the traveler.

[...]

Except for its civil war, the country has been spared most of the past

century's hustle. What visitors find now is an overlooked destination

ripe for exploring.

[...]

Although it's tempting to call Nicaragua a peaceful paradise,

travelers should be wary of crime. It's of particular concern to those

traveling on their own. Avoid unofficial taxis, traveling at night,

and public transportation. Managua's market and downtown area have had

problems with petty crime.



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