Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 8832-4269;
www.rumbleinthejungle.net
; Casa Rosa, Loma Fresca; packages per day from
US$325)
The only sportfishing outfitter in the area, Rumble in the Jungle is run out of
hotel Casa Rosa. Owner Randy Poteet knows all the best fishing spots and offers lagoon,
river and blue-water options around Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon and beyond.
Festivals & Events
Palo de Mayo
(Maypole Festival; May)
Nicaragua's best street party simmers along throughout May
with a series of neighborhood parties and cultural events, but the highlights are the ener-
getic Carnival on the last Saturday of the month and the closing Tulululu march on the
31st.
CULTURAL
Autonomy Day
( Oct 30)
Celebrates the granting of autonomous status to the region with a parade and
concert. There is often a counterrally by those that see autonomy as a farce.
POLITICAL
Sleeping
Hostal Doña Vero
( 2572-2166; Galileo, ½c N; r US$14, without bathroom US$11.50; )
A great centrally loc-
ated budget option with clean, comfortable rooms with unlimited coffee and filtered water.
GUESTHOUSE
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Guesthouse Campbell
( 8827-2221; Galileo, 2½c S; r with/without air-con US$11/20; )
A bit out of the way but
great value, this family-run guesthouse has clean, comfortable rooms with cable TV.
GUESTHOUSE
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Los Pipitos
OFFLINE MAP
GUESTHOUSE
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( 2572-1590; Mercado, 1½c S; r with/without air-con US$20/15; )
Walk through the
diner to reach these simple, quiet rooms set around a small courtyard. Party animals will
be given a key to the side gate so you won't have to rouse anyone in the early hours.
