Ever heard the saying “there are plenty more fish in the sea”? Little bit of an exaggeration nowadays, given the excessive rate of global fish consumption. Our insatiable appetite for seafood has seen certain species pushed to the brink of …
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Category Archives: Culinary Experience
Reminiscing the banana bread, birdsong & coffee at Jicaro
The day is breaking. You wake up to birdsong in your very own casita overlooking the Sweet Sea, as Lake Nicaragua is known to locals. You open the screen door to your deck, step out and waiting on a tray, …
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Leon Eateries You Need to Try
Planning a day trip to Leon during your stay at Jicaro? There’s no shortage of things to do in the bustling college town. But, a full day spent exploring the city’s museums, historical sites, art galleries, and markets can leave one …
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Eat Like a Local! Traditional Nicaraguan Bites to Try
Nicaragua’s culinary history is as rich as the country’s itself, dating all the way back to pre columbian times. Their was transformed by colonization and is a delightful fusion of Nicaraguan and Spanish flavors unlike anything else in the world. This unique …
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Cool off with Our Favorite Cocktail
As a sustainable eco lodge, we’re all about sourcing local. We eat local fruit, hire local staff, decorate our casitas with local art. The list goes on! Nicaragua is a country full of tropical treasures and practically everything we need here …
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Your Taco Tuesday Survival Guide
Here at Jicaro we love our tacos. We love them so much, you might even say Taco Tuesday is our favourite day of the week! If you’ve visited Jicaro and experienced the magic of our chef’s chicken, fish, or shrimp …
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If You Like Bread You’ll Love this Nicaraguan Fruit
Carb lovers rejoice, we’re here to tell you you can have your bread and eat your fruit too. How? Breadfruit—or Fruta de Pan as the locals call it. This large oval shaped fruit grows year round along Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast …
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Granada Eateries You Need to Try
Just a short boat ride away from Jicaro, Granada is a colonial city full of bustling markets, bright colors and, of course, delicious food. Here are a couple Granada eateries you won’t want to miss. Pita Pita Pita so nice …
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Winter Promotion for Jicaro Eco Lodge in Nicaragua
The Holiday season has been a busy one, we have explored the lake, cooked up a storm and had some amazing yoga classes with our guests. We have met awesome people during the holiday season but we have not stopped …
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Culinary Adventures at Jicaro
Even though we are located on an Island we want to give our guests the most luxurious and memorable culinary experience. Through breakfast, lunch and dinner our guests are served with sophisticated and globally inspired dishes prepared with the freshest …
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