Central America Backpacking
In and around Central America / Caribbean
In May 2008 I graduated college from the University of San Diego. In June I found a job via craigslist in Nicaragua and decided that I hadn't seen enough of the world to justify getting a desk job and an apartment and a dog.
I left the states October 29th with a one way ticket and a thirst to see what was out there. I wanted to surf, practice my spanish, make friends and have some genuine experiences to reflect on.
The trip is a minimum of 2 months. I had originally set that benchmark because I felt that anything less would be selling myself short and not allowing myself enough time to acclimate and actually experience central america. Now reflecting on it, I could see this taking MUCH, MUCH, longer.
Enjoy!
-Brian
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler waterbarry
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Landing in Managua
Landed in Managua and cleared immigration and customs.
Was met at the airport by the driver for Los Cardones surf Lodge. Loaded up the... Continue reading »
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Working in Nica
The thing that brought me to Nicaragua was a job I took working as a waiter/bartender at Los Cardones Eco Surf Lodge. I thought I was prepare... Continue reading »
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3
Visiting Don Jimmy's property- Finca Ferrari
I took 2 days off of work from Los Cardones when a family friend came into town. I met up with him in Managua and he graciously took me out t... Continue reading »
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Photographing Granada
After leaving Los Cardones, I lucked out and started traveling with a professional photographer from Vancouver, Canada. It worked great becau... Continue reading »
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San Juan del Sur for the night
Josie had 2 friends that had been emailing her saying that they were in San Juan del Sur. Thinking it was a shot in the dark to find them, Jo... Continue reading »
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Popoyo Trip #1
After a wild night in San Juan del Sur, Josie had only a few days left to explore Nica before the truck was due back in Managua and she had to catc... Continue reading »
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Living in San Juan del Sur
I didnt get enough time in San Juan del Sur when Josie and I stopped in for the night. Its an easy place to love and not want to leave. ... Continue reading »
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Popoyo Trip #2- Boys trip
Luis and the guys next door decided to rent a truck and go surf Rancho Santana and Popoyo for 2 days. Luis handled the truck rental and 8 guy... Continue reading »
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Heading to Costa Rica
After spending 6 weeks in Nicaragua and surfing my brains out, I decided to make the jump into Costa Rica. I had hesitations about going into... Continue reading »
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Malpais, Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa
We arrived in Malpais around midnight and had 2 places on our mind to stay. Niel knew 2 girls that were staying at "Juicy Pasta" (so he recal... Continue reading »
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Day trip to Montezuma
I was getting cranky sitting in Playa Carmen with no waves in sight. I heard from my roommate at tranquilo about a great day trip to Montezum... Continue reading »
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A couple days in the Capitol
I randomly decided to get away from Santa Teresa for a little while and see some more of Costa Rica. With no surf in sight until New Years, I... Continue reading »
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Rafting the Rio Pacuare
Not knowing where to spend Christmas (and losing most of my travel companions heading home for the holidays) I decided that the only logical place... Continue reading »
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