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( 2249-8963;
www.3dp.ch/nicaragua
; Rotonda de La Virgen, 2c S, 2½c O; s/d with fan US$15/20,
with air-con $28/35; )
Basic but comfortable rooms a short ride from all the action in
the Bello Horizonte neighborhood. The only catch? The 11pm curfew.
BUSINESS HOTEL
$$$
Camino Real
(
2255-5888;
http://www.caminoreal.com.ni
; Carretera Norte, Km 9.5; r US$80-130;
)
Got an early flight? The Camino Real is just seconds from the airport.
Eating
Go budget in Barrio Martha Quezada or upscale on Carretera a Masaya.
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Barrio Martha Quezada & Around
This area caters to businesspeople and backpackers, so prices are good. Want variety? Try
Plaza Inter.
Doña Pilar
(Tica Bus, 1c O, ½c N; dishes US$2-4; 6-9pm Mon-Sat)
Doña Pilar's been here for years, and
this popular evening
fritanga
(sidewalk grill) is a neighborhood institution, both for her
juicy, crispy barbecue chicken and the range of ever-so-slightly greasy tacos and enchila-
das. A great introduction to typical Nicaraguan cuisine, with huge side servings of
gallo
pinto
(rice and beans), chopped pickled cabbage and plantain chips.
NICARAGUAN
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Cafetín Tonalli
(Tica Bus, 2c E, ½c S; dishes US$2-6; breakfast & lunch Mon-Sat)
If you're jonesing for some
pan integral
(wholewheat bread), this is the place to be. Breakfast can be on the disap-
pointing side, but the homemade set lunches are delicious, served up in a leafy garden out
back. Fresh-baked goodies are for sale in the bakery. The cafe is run by a women's co-op.
NICARAGUAN
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