Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
abandoned gas station and removed a bit from town. But the rooms are huge and come
with creature comforts like hot water, air-con and a pool.
Eating & Drinking
Llamarada Cafetín del Bosque
(Parque Central; meals US$2-3; 7am-3pm)
This steam-table buffet deluxe is your breakfast
and lunch destination, where trays of fluffy pancakes,
gallo pinto
(a common meal of
blended rice and beans) and scrambled eggs rotate with barbecued chicken and plantains.
Devour some or all of the above in a shady courtyard.
NICARAGUAN
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La Yunta
( 2732-2180; Parque Central, 2c O, 1c S; mains US$7.50-10; noon-11pm Tue-Thu, to 1am Fri-
Sun)
Ocotal's succulent staple has been serving up big portions to hungry locals for well
over a decade. Munch tasty mixed grills on a leafy patio with two bars and warmth to
spare. It draws a bar crowd on weekends.
NICARAGUAN
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Casa Vieja
(Supermercado San Juan, ½c N; noon-midnight)
Step through the majestic wooden doors of
this lovely old adobe house and enjoy cold beer and typical snacks in a wonderful social
atmosphere accompanied by a
trova
(Latin folk music) soundtrack that complements
rather than dominates the conversation.
BAR
Information
BanPro
(frente Mercado)
Has a Visa/Plus ATM.
2732-2491; Panamericana)
Ocotal has the region's biggest hospital.
Hospital
(
Intur
( 2732-3429; ocotol@intur.gob.ni; Parque Central, 3c S, 1c O; 8am-2pm Mon-Fri)
Helpful tourist office that offers advice on visiting coffee farms in the region and arranges
guides to climb Cerro Mogotón.
Police
(
2732-2580)
10am-9pm)
The best connec-
Xiam Cyber Café
(Parque Central, 3c S, 3c O; per hr US$0.60;
tion in town.
Getting There & Away
