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( 2772-4189; snthomas2006@yahoo.com; Escuela Guanuca, 350m E; s/d/t US$35/45/60; )
This three-story hilltop hacienda property has huge rooms with ceramic-tiled floors, a pas-
tel paint job and wrought-iron beds. Each has a balcony overlooking the city and sur-
rounding mountains. It's a US$1.50 taxi ride from downtown.
Hotel Fuente Azul
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HOTEL $$
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(
2772-2733; Parque Morazán, 4c N, 3c O; s/d US$15/30, without bathroom US$10/20;
)
Just across the creek in the northwestern end of town is a converted home with super-
clean, freshly painted rooms dressed with crisp bedding, new bathrooms and ceiling fans.
A superb-value option.
Eating
Matagalpa has a few good restaurants, but you'll need to look to the smoky booths that set
up at sunset just north of Palí supermarket and the cathedral for the regional specialty,
güirílas. Made with a fresh corn masa, they are sweeter and thicker than your average tor-
tilla; a servicio includes a hunk of crumbly, salty cuajada cheese and crema, and costs
about US$0.60.
Repostería Gutiérrez
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( 2772-2502; Parque Morazán, ½c S; pastries US$0.50-1.50; 7am-8pm) With a great 1st-
floor terrace overlooking busy Av José Beníto Escobar and the hillside barrios beyond,
this satellite branch of an Estelí classic serves tasty fresh pastries and excellent local cof-
fee to a dedicated clientele.
El Mexicano
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(Parque Morazon, 1c N, 2½c E; mains US$3; noon-10pm; ) It looks posh from the outside,
but go in to enjoy cheap authentic Mexican food prepared by the owner/chef from
Guadalajara and served in a casual dining area.
MEXICAN $
Maná de Cielo
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NICARAGUAN $
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