Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Mercado, 2c E; mains US$2)
An institution, this
fritanga
gets packed breakfast, lunch and
dinner - and mariachis could show up at any time. It's a solid steam-table buffet with a
nationwide reputation.
Drinking & Nightlife
Bar La Bohemia
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BAR
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( 5pm-midnight)
In Hotel El Chinandegano, La Bohemia serves quality food and 'the
coldest beer in town,' which is a draw. It's also air-conditioned to the point where you'll
want a sweater.
Dilectus
(Carretera a León; cover US$2-5; Wed-Sat)
The most popular disco in town isn't in town,
instead it's out on the highway to León. It's even more opulent than its sister disco in
León and attracts a slightly more mature crowd. Thursday is mariachi night.
DANCE
Orientation
Chinandega is on a logical Spanish grid, but note that the
alcaldía
(mayor's office) is ac-
tually five blocks east of the natural city center at Parroquia Santa Ana. Most of the devel-
opment here is going on outside the historic city center, with new malls springing up
along the highways.
Information
BAC
(Parque Central, 1c E, ½c S) ATM.
Banco Lafisse
(Parque Central 3c E)
Intur
(chinandega@intur.gob.ni; Mercado, 1c O, ½c S)
The local tourist office has a good col-
lection of flyers and handy, information-packed scrapbooks.
Marena
(Iglesia Guadelupe, 1½c O; 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
This office keeps tabs on Reserva
Natural San Cristóbal-La Casita, Reserva Natural Volcán Cosigüina and Reserva Natural
Estero Padre Ramos, all with reasonable access; and Reserva Natural Delta del Estero
Real, where you're on your own. Staff also keep an eye on Reserva Genetica Apacunaca
(Apacunaca Genetic Resource Reserve).
Post office
(Mercado, 2cE)
