Central America

World Travel Guide: Nicaragua World Travel Guide: Nicaragua- Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements. Nicaragua Vacation Travel Guide Nicaragua Vacation Travel Guide- Lists real estate, lodging, and transportation, with maps, weather, and news. Vianica.com Vianica.com- Visitors guide with hotels, restaurants, activities, travel tips, newsletter, and forum. NicAmigo: A Friend of Nicaragua NicAmigo: A Friend of Nicaragua- Review includes internet resources, attractions and accommodations, photos and information on various localities, with links to related sites. Lonely Planet - Nicaragua Lonely Planet - Nicaragua- Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country. Indian War in Nicaragua, Rivera Peace Initiative Indian War in Nicaragua, Rivera Peace Initiative- Essay by Rudolph C. Ryser on role of leader of MISURASATA indigenous organisation in negotiating peace during Contra war against … Declaration of Rights: Indigenous People and Nations of Atlantic Coast Declaration of Rights: Indigenous People and Nations of Atlantic Coast- Declaration of support by Indian leaders of North and South America for claims made by Atlantic coast indig… MISURASATA Statement 1985 MISURASATA Statement 1985- Unofficial English translation of autonomy statement claiming right to indigenous autonomy on Atlantic coast. Yatama/Nicaragua Accord Yatama/Nicaragua Accord- Unofficial English translation of basic preliminary accords between the government of Nicaragua and Yatama organization resulting from dialogue in 1988. Foreign Policy In Focus: Nicaragua Foreign Policy In Focus: Nicaragua- Article critically examining relations between the U.S. and Nicaragua since 1990; includes policy recommendations. Musings on Society Musings on Society- Personal blog. iExplore: Nicaragua History iExplore: Nicaragua History- Overview, beginning with pre-Columbian tribes, Spanish conquest, to independence. Includes profiles of government and economy. Fallout: A History of Upheaval Fallout: A History of Upheaval- Graphical timeline, personal perspectives, and history focussing on the national character. Nicaragua, 1909-1933 Nicaragua, 1909-1933- Brief description of coups and US intervention. GlobalSecurity.org: Walker's Expeditions GlobalSecurity.org: Walker's Expeditions- Describes William Walker's military campaigns, 1855-60, with overview of US and British interests in the country at that time. World History Archives: History of Nicaragua World History Archives: History of Nicaragua- Collection of original documents and essays on various topics. US State Department - Human Rights Report: Nicaragua US State Department - Human Rights Report: Nicaragua- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, inte… Amnesty International USA - Nicaragua Human Rights Amnesty International USA - Nicaragua Human Rights- News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Nicaragua Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Nicaragua- NGO caring for orphaned and abandoned children. Includes mission, news, gifts, and opportunities to help and volunteer. Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Nicaragua Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Nicaragua- Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British… BBC News: Getting food to Miskito Indians BBC News: Getting food to Miskito Indians- Photos and brief commentary from Sabrina Quezada of the World Food Programme. Directory of Development Organizations - Nicaragua Directory of Development Organizations - Nicaragua- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, univer… Fabretto Children's Foundation Fabretto Children's Foundation- Fundraising groups in the US and Spain which support programs for low-income Nicaraguan children through after-school programs. They describe their… Peace and Hope Trust Peace and Hope Trust- An NGO which is involved in education, agriculture, and social services development projects on the Atlantic coast gives information about its history, staff… Leicester Masaya Link Group Leicester Masaya Link Group- Overview of the organization and its projects to help relieve poverty. Viva Nicaragua ! Viva Nicaragua !- Collaborates with institutions and organizations in the southwest of Nicaragua to meet volunteer and internship needs. Includes FAQ and special programs. Partners in Health Partners in Health- Organization providing health care. Includes history, staff, projects, and message board. Rainbow Network Rainbow Network- Non-profit organization working with the people of Nicaragua. Circulo de Amigas - Circle of Friends Circulo de Amigas - Circle of Friends- Offers training and medical aid to poor women and children; profile of staff, online donations, and contact information. Sí a la Vida - The Nicaragua Street Kids Project Sí a la Vida - The Nicaragua Street Kids Project- Offers information about project, newsletter, facilities, volunteering, and contact information. El Porvenir El Porvenir- Organization supports sustainable development with a priority of simple potable water projects; includes news, travel, and contact information. El Arbol Foundation El Arbol Foundation- Overview of effort training women to support themselves in wood and metal industries, projects for disabled women, and support network; newsletter and email c… Nature Conservancy: Nicaragua Program Nature Conservancy: Nicaragua Program- Overview of environmental projects in Mosquitia and Bosawas Biosphere Reserve with locations and maps. Rainforest Alliance: Mombacha Cloudforest Rainforest Alliance: Mombacha Cloudforest- Offers information and map of this protected area and tells how students volunteer as rangers and guides. Durham-San Ramón Sister Communities Durham-San Ramón Sister Communities- Partnership between Durham, NC and San Ramón, Nicaragua involving ecotourism, organic shade-grown coffee, home stays, health, water, and educa… Findit Granada Findit Granada- Features news, events, and message board; includes hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. Dive Little Corn Dive Little Corn- Scuba diving shop and school with PADI certification on Little Corn Island. Includes pictures and information about rental rates, packages, and courses. Caribbean Dream Realty S.A Caribbean Dream Realty S.A- Agency on Big Corn Island offering residential, commercial, and land sales, along with rentals. Includes listings. Dolphin Dive Dolphin Dive- Scuba diving shop with PADI certification on Little Corn Island. Includes information about their courses, dive sites, and staff. Nautilus Nautilus- Scuba diving shop located at Brig Bay on Big Corn Island. Includes pictures and information about their services, prices, staff, and restaurant. Derek's Place Derek's Place- Offers cabanas in the northeast corner of Little Corn Island. Includes pictures along with information about rooms and services. Ensuenos Ensuenos- Offers cabanas built from materials the ocean brought to shore and larger casitas on Little Corn Island. Includes pictures and information about the lodgings, activities… Little Corn Beach and Bungalow Little Corn Beach and Bungalow- Beachfront property offering casitas on Little Corn Island. Includes information about the rooms, their Turned Turtle Restaurant, and activities. Arenas Beach Hotel Arenas Beach Hotel- Offers rooms, suites, and bungalows on Big Corn Island. Includes photos, and information about the accommodations, restaurant, bar, and services. BigCorn.com BigCorn.com- Information about Big Corn Island, including the local community, hotels, restaurants, transportation, and photos. Paraiso Club Paraiso Club- Resort hotel on Big Corn Island. Includes information about accommodations, rates, activities, and their Buccaneer restaurant. Casa Canada Casa Canada- Resort on Big Corn Island. Includes pictures, service descriptions, and rate information. Farm Peace and Love Farm Peace and Love- A private farm on Little Corn Island with cottage and guest room accommodation and restaurant. Includes photos, guestbook, and travel information. [English/Sp… La Princesa de La Isla La Princesa de La Isla- Rustic beach lodgings with rates, photos, and travel and contact information. [English, Spanish, Italian] Big Corn Island Big Corn Island- Offers information on lodging, dining, travel, and activities.