Managua. (Best of Latin America).BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Careli Tours. This well organized, professional operation is affiliated with Swiss Travel in Costa Rica Costa Rica (kŏs`tə rē`kə), officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km), Central America. ; phone: 505-278-6919. www.carelitours.com BEST BUSINESS HOTEL Real Inter-Continental Metrocentro. Since an earthquake destroyed Managua's downtown in 1972, the capital has been missing its center, but a new commercial area south of the original downtown is doing quite well. A welcome addition has been the Real Inter-Continental Metrocentro Managua Hotel. The 157 rooms at this five-star hotel include a presidential suite and six junior suites. The 40 rooms on the Club Floor, which is tailored for executives, come equipped with fax machines with printing, copying and scanning capabilities, dual-line telephones, oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. writing desks and ergonomic chairs. Rates start at US$105 but the hotel's Web site promises a special deal if you book online using the code CDP CDP (cytidine diphosphate): see cytosine. (1) (Certificate in Data Processing) An earlier award for the successful completion of an examination in hardware, software, systems analysis, programming, management and accounting, #1 188888. Voites restaurant features buffets of French cuisine French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking. The national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. , as well as a la carte service and theme nights. Especially good is the Pacific Coast lobster night. To keep in shape, swim a few laps in the outdoor pool or work out at the fitness center. Managua's largest shopping center and the Ruben Dario Plaza ( complete with fountain) sit across the street. Several restaurants and Managua's main entertainment venues are within walking distance. The hotel has a complementary shuttle to the Augusto Cesar Sandino airport 14 kms away; phone: 505-2-784-545. www.gruporeal.com BEST CAR RENTAL Hertz. In addition to a counter at the airport (look right as you leave the arrivals area) Hertz has offices in most of the major hotels; phone: 505-2-668-400. www.hertz.com BEST RESTAURANT WITH SMALL HOTEL ATTACHED Cesar. Located on Carretera Panamericana southwest of the Metrocentro, the Hotel y Restaurante Cesar consistently wins awards for its cuisine. Dine inside--or outside in the gardens surrounding the swimming pool. For overnight guests, the 32 large rooms are plain but they come with all the services needed for business guests, including Internet, e-mail, fax and direct dial telephones. And the price is right, from US$59. The hotel also has a small tour operation on site, Nicaragua Cesar Tours. It's all located at Km. 8.5 Carretera Sur; phone: 505-2-265-2728. www.HotelCesar.com BEST RESTAURANT FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH OR DINNER La Marseillaise. The restaurant scene in Nicaragua is exceptional: It's difficult to find one that doesn't have good food. One of the best is the French La Marseillaise in the upscale residential Los Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . and the bill is easy on the wallet. Prices start about US$25 for a complete meal. Calle Principal Los Robles; phone: 505-2-277-0224. BEST ESCAPE FORM BUSINESS Masaya Volcano. For a little break from meetings and negotiations, this volcano sits just 17 miles from Managua in the Masaya National Park. Unlike Costa Rica's Poas Volcano, Masaya is almost always clear for viewing, although sometimes the wind doesn't cooperate to clear the sulphuric Sul`phu´ric a. 1. Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell s>. 2. (Chem.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher gases away from the rim. Hundreds of tiny Pacific green parrots nest in its caves and crevices and do frequent flyovers. At the park entrance is a restaurant and the most complete volcanology volcanology or vulcanology Scientific discipline concerned with all aspects of volcanic phenomena. Volcanology deals with the formation, distribution, and classification of volcanoes, as well as their structure and the kinds of materials ejected during an museum in Central America. For shopping, the nearby Masaya Market has big bargains in hammocks, woodcarvings and alligator alligator, large aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, in the same order as the crocodile. There are two species—a large type found in the S United States and a small type found in E China. Alligators differ from crocodiles in several ways. and snakeskin snake·skin n. The skin of a snake, especially when prepared as leather. shoes, belts and purses. For a rest, Barcelo's all-inclusive Montelimar Beach Resort and Casino on the Pacific coast near the Masachapa fishing village is a one-hour drive. www.barcelo.com |
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