City: Nicaragua
Top Things to do in Nicaragua
Top Hotels in Nicaragua
- 1. Casa San Francisco
- 2. Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge
- 3. Hotel Plaza Colon
- 4. Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
- 5. Aqua Oceanfront Resort and Residences at Redonda Bay
- 6. InterContinental Managua at Metrocentro Mall
- 7. Hilton Princess Managua
- 8. Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Eco Spa
- 9. Hotel Patio del Malinche
- 10. Globales Camino Real
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10 Classes & Workshops in Nicaragua That You Shouldn't Miss
Nicaragua (/ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə, -ˈræɡ-, -ɡjuə/ ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua (help·info)), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Restaurants in Nicaragua
1. La Isla Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Explore Leon on our day trips and see some of the untouched corners of this gorgeous country on one of our tours. Learn Spanish and salsa, practice yoga, relax in our guesthouse and even volunteer with La Isla Foundation.Taking part in these activities supports our work ending a preventable public health epidemic; the profits support La Isla Foundation’s public health research, community education, human rights initiatives, and media production. By traveling, learning and and/or volunteering with us you are part of the solution for ending the epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown cause (CKDu). Our guesthouse offers private or double rooms with private bathrooms as well as dormitories. All rooms have full access to the kitchen, pool, wi-fi, hammocks, places to relax, garden, and workout equipment. We are the alternative to Leon’s party hostels. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!
2. Casa Xalteva
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 174 reviews
Casa Xalteva is a Non-Profit Spanish school with over 24 years of experience. In addition to our language school we also have a children's program which provides a safe and healthy environment to local children from poor families. All of our proceeds go towards the funding of this program. We commit to ensuring the best possible language tuition in which our students are welcomed into the Casa Xalteva family.
Reviewed By Ambassador618802
Everyone at Casa Xalteva from Gerald y Fatima (administrators) to Gaby (my teacher) have been very helpful and friendly. They customized the program to my requests, focusing on conversation and listening in my case. Furthermore Gaby agreed to my request to spend some of the conversation time in the streets, seeing the area and learning more about the culture in my one week of classes. I highly recommend this school and would return.
3. Pie de Gigante Spanish School
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Pie de Gigante Spanish School offers spanish clases for all levels. The school is located in Playa Gigante, a small fishing and surf village in Nicaragua. We offer classes individually, in groups, and online. Classes are customised to the individual students needs. Homestays are perfect for full immersion and can also be arranged by the school.
Reviewed By kieransmith_1
I spent 3 weeks in Playa Gigante and absolutely loved it! All the teachers there are extremely professional, catering to whatever level you are at, and have a great mix of group activities to get you meeting everyone else in the school. The owner Juan is an absolute legend and so helpful. He would organise anything you need and even for my partner's birthday made the class to be a cooking class instead where we prepared local food. The homestay with Marie Helena was also a stand out, she would love a chat at all meal times and would always make delicious food. Finally, this stretch of Nicaraguan of Pacific coast is stunning. Couldn't imagine a better location where your class overlooks the waves, and not to mention that you can easily surf twice a day and often not even have to share the waves! Easily a 5/5!
4. San Juan del Sur Spanish School - Day Classes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By N9303JOcharlottew
I've just finished two weeks of Spanish lessons at Veronica's SJDS Spanish School. I've really enjoyed it and have learnt a lot. I now feel much more confident speaking Spanish to locals. My boyfriend and I chose to do four hours a day for two weeks (you can choose how many hours a day you'd like and the time of day). The classes are one on one so the lessons are tailored to your skill and speed of learning. We could have been taught together but really benefited from paying a little extra for one on one classes. We chose to have morning classes so that we would finish in time for the shuttle to nearby surf beaches. During the four hour classes you have a break where Veronica provides you with coffee and fruit. The teachers are all locals with a great knowledge of the rules of Spanish and techniques to teach it. My two teachers Mariana and Irelande were great and very patient when we came across topics that I struggled with. I started the class as a complete beginner who'd only used Duolingo but I've left understanding a lot more about the grammar and different tenses. Veronica is a lovely person to communicate with and was really helpful when my partner was too ill for a lesson (rearranging it and offering to accompany him to a doctor). One really important thing that distinguishes this school from the others is that the profits go into the local community. Recently, profits were used to build a roof on a local primary school. One thing to note is that the school is a very short walk (<10 mins) from the centre of San Juan del Sur, not 4 miles as displayed on trip advisor. Once you've completed your course you are presented with a book to help you continue to learn and practice Spanish in your own time. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to improve their ability and confidence in speaking Spanish while giving back to the local community.
5. Surf Popoyo Lessons
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
Hi, my name is Morrie. I'm a kiwi now living the dream in Nicaragua. I own and operate Surf Popoyo Lessons. I would love to teach you how to surf. I offer 3 hour lessons to beginner and beginner/intermediate surfers. My lessons tend to have around an hour of class time where we learn about rips, waves and ocean safety. We then create some muscle memory, practicing standing up. After that, it's off to the water to put it all into practice and stand up on some waves. I provide a lot of information about the steps to take following the lesson to turn yourself into a competent surfer. I only charge you USD$40, for a group class. Private classes are $70. So, what do you have to loose...? Come Down to Casa Rosada and say hi. Don't just go surfing, become a surfer. It will change your life!
6. La Tortilla Cooking School
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
We are the best cooking school in Granada,Nicaragua. At La Tortilla Cooking School you will learn interesting facts about Nicaraguan and its multifaceted food culture, cook up authentic Nicaraguan dishes, make friends with our local culinary instructors who will charm you with their personal stories and expert local knowledge, enjoy your own creations with newfound friends. You will learn more than just how to cook, you will learn about Nicaraguan culture!
7. One-on-One Tutoring Spanish School
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
One-On-One Tutoring offers you Spanish course Online and at our Spanish School especially designed for seniors,beginners and advanced .One on One Tutoring Spanish school by Roger Ramirez On Calzada Street # 450 near to Guadalupe Church is the only Spanish school in Nicaragua that uses a unique teaching system where each student has four different rotating instructors with different topic per day of class (the same four instructors for as long as the student stays at the school) you could buy 1-4 hours a day for five days or more. Having four instructors makes the course much more intensive and much less boring for the student. The material is included in the price and also its bilingual..Open every day of the years including holidays... if you decide to take a day off you just let us know one day before and you would have credit for that day . If you have any question please visit our website or write us.. After trying classes we would appreciate your review here.
8. Altagracia Spanish School
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 161Lesley - New York City, United States
I had the privilege to study Spanish with Hector a few years ago at another school. Hector is the most phenomenal Spanish teacher under whom I have ever studied (and I have had a few). He was patient, knowledgable and had an understanding of how to impart an understanding of the grammar and sentence construction in a way that no other teacher was able to do for me. I would not pass up an opportunity to study with him again!! He was also knowledgable about Nicaragua and taught me so much. Not to mention that he is just the most warm and lovely teacher .
9. Spanish School Nicaragua
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spanish School Nicaragua offers courses in Spanish as a language. Each course includes a comfortable homestay with WIFI access as well as interesting activities to choose from. Students have the option to choose from a range of beginner,intermediate, advanced and conversational classes with instruction offered either one-on-one or in groups. Spanish School Nicaragua, Nicaragua Spanish School
10. Spanish Ya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
You can learn Spanish in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Spanish Ya is the school that is located just a few minutes from the town centre with access to cultural attractions and regular services like food markets, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, surf shops, internet cafes, and book stores will all add to an enjoyable experience of learning Spanish in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Reviewed By Discover409632
I went three weeks to San Juan to refresh my Spanish. Although I had Spanish classes for a couple of years, I forgot everything, but after this couple of weeks of one-on-one classes, I remembered it all and I learnt a lot more. My personal teacher, Silvia, was an excellent teacher. The all Spanish approach makes that you improve rapidly. I stayed at a homestay, which isn't luxurious, but it was an amazing experience to interact with the locals and keep practising your Spanish even after class. You have a private room and private bathroom. The school also organises really nice extra-curricular activities. San Juan is a mellow beach town, and although it is said to be touristy, it is not ruined by tourism yet. Highly recommend this school!
