NICARAGUA is a country of beauty and charm, vibrant colonial culture, tall volcanoes and beautiful beaches. The capital city of Managua has been partially decimated by earthquakes three times and once by a major fire. From the cultural and artisan center of Masaya just outside the capital city to the up-and-coming ‘hang out’ of Granada, Nicaragua’s spirit and national pride shines in every corner of this country Granada is the oldest continuously inhabited city in continental Latin America and full of colonial buildings.
Nicaragua is not for the fainthearted volunteer! It’s one of the poorest countries in the world and you will notice this at every turn. Not yet discovered by mass tourism, you will have a true total immersion experience, including frequent water and electricity cut-offs! Your help is dearly needed and much appreciated. You can work in the local penitentiary, tutor teenagers in their vocational training, teach English at the local school or engage in empowering activities at the women’s resource center.
