www.CostaRicaTicas.com

I've never been to Nicaland, but it seems like quite the bargain. Cheap transportation, cheap food, cheap chicas and free (parasite) pets. I hope that antibiotics solved your unwanted pet problem. Bottled beer and rum are always a good answer regardless of the question.

There is one problem with Tica Bus that I am surprised MiamiHeller hasn't brought up yet.
Tica means a woman from Costa Rica. Not all Ticas are bus passengers.

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"All them women gonna make me,
teach 'em what they don't know how..." TMIB

I've been reading some of BB57's posts and find them both informative and entertaining. Thanks for the suggestions and responses folks. Keep them comin (no pun intended but do that too). I won't be going to Nicaragua until about 4 weeks and will be in SJ for a week before I do go, so all info is welcomed.

Touche

God forbid some Tica or Tico get their panties in a ruffle .

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* These are the "Good Ole Days". Enjoy Them.

* RENT but, "Don't Buy a Home in Costa Rica" until you have lived here for THREE years.

FYI, from the us department of state regarding nicaragua's drinking water.

Dengue fever is endemic to Nicaragua and outbreaks are common during rainy season, even in Managua. Currently, no vaccine or specific medication is available to prevent or treat dengue fever. Malaria is endemic to the Atlantic coast region and anti-malarial medication should be taken before and after travel to this region. Travelers are advised to take a prophylactic regimen best suited to their health profile. No prophylaxis anti-malarial medication is required for Managua and the Pacific coast region. For bothdengue fever and malaria, the best prevention is the use of insect repellant containing DEET, and wearing protective clothing and bed-nets to prevent mosquito bites.

Tap water is not considered safe in Nicaragua. All persons should drink only bottled water.

Individuals traveling to Nicaragua should ensure that all their routine vaccinations are up to date. Vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid are strongly recommended. A yellow fever vaccination is not required to enter Nicaragua unless the traveler has recently visited a country where yellow fever is endemic. Travelers taking prescription medications should bring an adequate supply with them when coming to Nicaragua. Many newer combination medications are not available in local pharmacies