Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Apoyo Dive Center
( 8631-1890; Triangulo, 500m N; one tank US$40)
Located in the Hotel Selva Sur, this PADI
operation also has certification courses.
DIVING
Estación Biológica
( 8882-3992;
www.gaianicaragua.org
; Triangulo 1km N; one tank US$60)
This ecological re-
search station hosts scientists studying the region's endemic fish population and offers
dives for PADI-certified divers. Expect 30 feet of visibility, dives down to 30m and fleet-
ing glimpses of guapote and mojada fish, along with the fumeroles.
DIVING
Spanish School Laguna de Apoyo
( 8882-3992;
www.gaianicaragua.org
; Triangulo, 1km N)
Located at the Estación Biológica,
this school offers 20 hours of language instruction plus room and board for US$240.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Sleeping & Eating
There's a basic store 50m north of the T intersection. Otherwise, most hotels also have
restaurants.
Monkey Hut
( 8887-3546;
www.themonkeyhut.net
; Triangulo, 450m N; dm/d/cabin US$14/34/56; )
Operated by Granada's popular Bearded Monkey hostel, this waterfront property has a
beautiful dock (US$6 day use for nonguests), lots of toys (including free kayaks), beer on
the honor system, a shared kitchen, and a swimming hole the size of a volcanic crater. It
sells snacks.
HOSTEL
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Paradiso Hotel
(
www.paradisolaguna.com
; Triangulo, 550m N; dm US$10, r with/without bathroom US$40/25;
)
The large 12-bed dorm has lake views, making this a good bet for budgeteers. The
private rooms and boring brick architecture leave a bit to be desired, as do the grounds.
But you get a large terrace, private dock, kayaks, restaurant and shared kitchen.
HOSTEL
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Pucha's Inn
( 2522 5505; Triangulo, 1.5km N; r US$20 )
Simple budget rooms a bit up the hill from the
water's edge. There's no restaurant here, but you can use the kitchen. If you're coming,
call ahead as the place is often left unattended. The hotel is badly signposted - coming up
INN
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