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There's an on-site
restaurant
, or you're welcome to have a picnic at the spectacular wa-
terfalls just a few minutes from the road. Displays note that, according to an ancient le-
gend, the water has Viagra-like properties.
There's also
camping
and three trails that explore the 154-hectare property, mainly
primary dry tropical forest and a few bonus waterfalls and big trees, including huge stran-
gler figs. Buses between the beaches and Diriamba pass every 40 minutes.
La Boquita
Make a right when you hit the T intersection on the coast to get to this scruffy beach vil-
lage. Passing through the big, concrete archway means you've entered the
Centro Turistico
La Boquita
(car US$1.25)
. The seafood in the seaside restaurants is excellent; they all serve
basically the same thing. Fish and shrimp dishes are US$6 to US$15, or if you're feeling
extravagant, go for the shrimp-stuffed lobster (US$18). There are a handful of basic hotels
here, none especially worth recommending.
This is more of a swimming than a surfing beach, but if swells are big, waves can get a
nice peak; some restaurants rent boards (US$10 per day).
Casares
If Boquita seems too synthetic, head south to Casares, a real fishing village, with a few
simple seafood restaurants. South of here on an often impassable road is
Playa Huehuete
,
where you'll find the best surf in the area. The 4WD-only road south from here to El
Astillero is often overgrown and impassable. Check with locals before committing.
Buses stop at the
empalme
above the beach. For Hotel Casino, head straight downhill
toward the water.
Sleeping
Hotel Casino
( 2532-8002;
www.nicaraguabeachhotel.com
; d with fan/air-con US$25/35; )
The only hotel
actually in town is in the most modern building around. There are good sea views from
the top front rooms, and the dining room even has a touch of elegance. This place closes
outside of high season; call ahead to see if it's open.
HOTEL
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