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San Juan del Sur to Ometepe | Without Getting Ripped Off in Rivas!

San Juan del Sur to Ometepe | Without Getting Ripped Off in Rivas!

Rivas bus terminal is one of the few that we've encountered where there are a number of groups consistently trying to rip-off backpackers. So, here's our guide to getting from San Juan del Sur to Ometepe by bus and boat without getting scammed in Rivas.

Catching Nicawaves - Popoyo's Best Surf Camp

Catching Nicawaves - Popoyo's Best Surf Camp

We were desperate to find somewhere that could satisfy our dreams of empty, idyllic beaches and waves that wouldn't swallow us up whole. After wandering along a dusty road we discovered it at Nicawaves - our surf camp for the week.

Our Top Nine Things to Do in Nicaragua

Our Top Nine Things to Do in Nicaragua

Nicaragua has the potential to become Central America's #1 backpacker spot - here's our pick of the top things to do in Nicaragua!

What We Spent | Month Seven

What We Spent | Month Seven

Yet another under-budget month, and whilst that may have meant making tuna salad picnics on a bathroom floor for a week, we enjoyed every minute of it.