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Salkar Motos Nicaragua - A place to stop by!
Dear Motorcycle Rider,
If you are coming through Nicaragua and you are feeling home sick or need a place to re-charge then you are welcome to stay at my house. I have traveled by motorcycle in more than 40 countries and I know what it feels like to be on the road away from home. Over the years I received a lot of support from fellow riders and the least i can do is to support those that are traveling through my country. We have a room with private entry, private bathroom and air conditioning. The house as you can see from the pics below is pretty big. We have two friendly dogs, wifi and couple of workers that help maintain the house. For the most time of the year I'm traveling but my mother is a great host. Since I started this thread and listed the house on the tent list on Advrider we have hosted several dozen riders. My contact info: VoIP: +1-714-905-6356 Email: salcar at hotmail dot com Please let me know if you are thinking on stopping by to send you directions and GPS waypoint and detail directions. Please give me a bit of background on yourself and about your trip. It will be appreciated if you post a pic of this thread to :) Best, SalCar http://salcar.smugmug.com/Other/Casa...MG_8647a-M.jpg http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/207749360-M.jpg http://salcar.smugmug.com/Other/Casa...MG_8612a-M.jpg http://salcar.smugmug.com/Other/Casa...MG_8630a-M.jpg |
Wowwwww
Salvador
Where is the parrilla for the asado?????(hahahaha) i would love to go and stay a few weeks looks nice and relaxing. Ansious to see more pics! Saludos desde BA KH |
I was the first!!!
Salcars place is awesome. Amazing yard. You can pick mangos in the morning for breakfast.
It is just outside of the City center so it is really peaceful and quite. There is also plenty of space for bikes. I know Salcar will have some tools handy as well. Bring biker stickers! |
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update
i updated the first post with contact info, gps location and couple new pics. in the past couple of weeks i got my imporation/export license and partnered up with a custom agency. if you are planning ahead and would like to ship parts/etc. to Nicaragua please let me know.
ride safe, SalCar |
Nice dude!
When you end up at Salcars, you've got to have him hook you up with tastes of some of the fresh produce in the area. Try some local juices and the gorgeous Nicaraguan females.
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Felicidades Sal Car! Your house looks beautiful. Hope all is going well for you in Nica land. It sure looks like it is.
Cheers Susan |
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Hiya Salcar
That stupid carburetor never showed up in Belem... I ending up shipping the Bike to BA and stayed at Fabrizio's house for over a week waiting for everything to come together. Javier at Dakar Motos put a borrowed carb in so I could get over to Uruguay to fix my 8 month bike visa so I am sure it is the carb. The new carb finally made it to BA about a month ago and now I am hoping that it is actually in my bike and running well. I have to call today! anyway life is good here in Azerbaijan.. I met a fellow who is lending me a Paris Dakar to ride around. He was basically given it so he says I can ride it when ever I want. It has less than 7000 K on it!
Hope all is well for you. Did you ever contact my friends Maria and Will Burke? They are in Managua. Funny enough, when I was house sitting at Fabrizios, they were vacationing at the little corn island resort, casa iguana, that Will and Maria are part owners of! Small world. Saludos Susan |
Recomendation for Sal!
Just Spent the last few days at Salcars and its great! You have to stop by next time you are in the area! House is huge, with parking and a great host. Also some nice roads in the area and some great parties! Have attached a few pics for you guys to tempt you over!
http://lh3.google.com/Kevfoley/RwArM...0/P1000895.JPG Partying Nica Style http://lh3.google.com/Kevfoley/RwAsw...0/P1000909.JPG Some Local roads (think its the main one!!) Hate to see the dirt ones http://lh3.google.com/Kevfoley/RwAqY...0/P1000878.JPG Me and Sal http://lh5.google.com/Kevfoley/RwAt1...0/P1000915.JPG Lake Managua |
place to stay
Salvador
thanks very much for letting me stay round yours. Great place to stay especially if your bike is falling apart and you are saturated with a lot of rain! thanks again! Simon Get The Dirt / Simon Mendus-Edwards (Mendus) |
Hey guys, I am currently staying with Salvador and it is a good place to stay. He is a good host and will show you some of the things Nicaragua has to offer.
My air filter on my BMW F650 crapped out at the Honduran border and I had to run the bike without one to Managua. There are no bmw dealers in Nicaragua, but Salvador has a Dakar F650 and kindly agreed to sell me his spare air filter. If you have a problem with your bike in Nicaragua I would recommend seeing if you can make it to Tegucigalpa, Honduras or San Juan, Costa Rica because here in Managua it is really hard to find common things. |
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I've been trying to help him as much as possible feeding him, giving him tips, giving him free parts (oil filter, screws, wd40 etc) and now helping him build a website so he can raise some cash to finish his trip. i give him props for been the youngest rider (23 y/o) that I know that is out there roughing it. if you have a place for him to crash please let him know.:thumbup1: Managua it is hard place to get exactly what you want especially if you don't speak Spanish. Gatogato has been having a hard time to find Castrol Synthetic oil 10W-50 but we have been able to find it with an Esso brand or a little different numeration Castrol 5W-50... but gatogato wants to keep searching for it:mchappy: i think gatogato will see that the difficulties of finding parts in Nicaragua are a common them in Latin America |
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Simon got his site up and running. If you want to have a good read check him out at Global Enduro. He just met up with Irishkev in Colombia and as I write this they should be traveling together. It's amazing to see the power of the internet. I introduced them by email and were able to meet up. To bad Simon could only stay one night at my house because he had to catch up the boat to Cartagena. He is a good laugh and great stories of camping at gas stations, getting rob in panama and much more... |
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Kev got here at a good time for me. I had free time and there where some fun activities to do - we had a blast while he was here. If you want to check out a trip where the rider is going out of the road to take scuba diving classes, explore some caves and cool adventures check out his site at Celtic Adventurer - Riding the World |
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hey Brennan now that your trip is over the offer is still on the table to come here and open the restaurant in my house:thumbup1: |
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On general principle, I don't advise breaking your leg in a foreign country. I ignored this advice and broke mine here in Nicaragua a few days ago. Salcar has been unbelievably helpful in getting myself sorted, from guiding me through leaving the hospital (similar to a border crossing you need to stop at a couple different windows and get stamps and things before you can leave. No copies, though) to helping get my and my fathers bikes shipped back to the USA to giving us a comfortable place to stay before we fly back to the States Salcar's been on top of everything. This whole broken-leg thing would've sucked infintely more without him.
Oh, and he's a good guy, to boot. What more do you need? Drop in and say 'hi', you won't regret it. Matt |
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It was great having you guys here at the house and THANK YOU for all the gear you left!!! I'm sure future riders going south and stopping by will take some of it with them. I hope you enjoyed your flight today in business/first class back to the US. If you are ever planning on coming back to Nicaragua let me know other wise we'll see you in the states. I wish you a fast recovery and hopefully soon you'll be back to :mchappy: S. |
Salcar is the perfect host!
I stayed at Salcar's huge, lovely, quiet home a couple of nights ago.
It's so nice to be able to relax and talk with like minded people, and not have to worry about the safety of your moto and gear. I would highly recommend a stopover here if you're passing through Managua. Thanks again, Salcar, and I'll see you on the way back north. Cheers Margaret |
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http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/225386938-M.jpg How cool is it to meet the first woman to travel around the world solo and planning on riding Africa in her RTW??? If you don't know then let me tell you that it is really COOL:thumbup1: . Beemerbird is heading down to Ushuai and then back up and around the workld so if you can host her send her a PM and I'm sure she will appreciate it. check her site |
Sounds like a great offer!:thumbup1:
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Motorcycle Rental Nicaragua
Since I moved back to Nicaragua I've been contacted several times by riders that want to come to this beautiful country and rent a motorcycle. Since there are no motorcycle rentals in Nicaragua (at least not ones that rent by the day), Nicaragua has tons of dirt roads and is still a virgin country for tourism I decided that I should buy a couple of bikes to rent out.
Last night the first client came in... and this morning headed out to Leon. Here are a few pictures of one more rider stopping by SalKar Motos. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/235162275-M.jpg The rental bike: 2008 Yamaha DT 175cc http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/235162268-M.jpg Poke it w/ a Stick and myself http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/235162282-M.jpg Poke it w/ a Stick heading out on his Nicaragua Adventure! If you are interested in renting a motorcycle or doing a tour please contact me.:thumbup1: |
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Salvador has a great casa. The plushest lawn I've ever been on. Make sure to stop by.
I flew in, rented a bike, and had a great time. The bike was great. I wouldn't have wanted a bigger bike down there. Lots to see. Friendly people. If you have the opportunity, get down there. |
Cool Sal! see you have had your first customer! Florianopolis is great! great surf and great babes! want to come visit man!
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http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/241137035-M.jpg I also rented a room to the motorcyclist in the picture above since they didn't ride to Nicaragua (this will help me cover some of the cost of having riders here at the house). As you know all motorcyclist riding through Nicaragua can stay at my house for FREE! you need to come visit again. i got some nice beds, more furniture, a kitchen, fridge etc. looks more like a house now :mchappy: 2008 looks a like a busy year down here with a many rides across Nicaragua. :mchappy: I'm glad that you liked Floripa... make sure to put pictures up on your site |
a few pics from this past week rides....
the riders http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247500017-M.jpg terrain: dirt track on mountain http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247501291-M.jpg sugar cane plantations http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247502361-M.jpg Real estate opts. Beach front starting at $12,000 http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247502971-M.jpg dirty face of ADV larose http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247503313-M.jpg river crossing http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247504666-M.jpg river crossing with Yamaha DT 175 cc http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247505652-M.jpg more river crossings http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247506435-M.jpg scenary http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247507006-M.jpg http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247507580-M.jpg First flat tire http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247509840-M.jpg |
terrain: gravel and water xssing
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247510269-M.jpg buying gas http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247511022-M.jpg Popoyo beach one of the best surfing beaches in the world http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247511618-M.jpg Salinas http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247511088-M.jpg taking a shower to refresh http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247512753-M.jpg flat tire on Pan-American highway http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247514644-M.jpg breakfast at a local’s cale http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247516162-M.jpg going towards the mountains http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247516210-M.jpg http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247516396-M.jpg Sebaco http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247517646-M.jpg |
The new road to Jinotega
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247520446-M.jpg Lago de Apanas http://jonbeckphotography.smugmug.co...3_SxZKa-XL.jpg Up in the mountains on the road from Pueblo Nuevo to Somoto http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247529201-M.jpg Canyon of somoto birth place of largest river in central America: Rio Coco http://jonbeckphotography.smugmug.co...8_tpvuF-XL.jpg Enjoying the view http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247535109-M.jpg JD giving t-shirts to rural population http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247536875-M.jpg |
Isla de Ometepe
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so depressing to see these pictures from the inside of my office cubicle :(
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The road to El Rama in the Autonomous Atlantic South Region is pretty much perfect and it is 300 km loooong. It has brand new pavement, very little traffic except for a couple trucks here and there and it is an amazing ride. you go up mountians, villages, lot's of curves and breath taking views. I was to busy looking around that i forgot to take pictures. Next time I'll go I'll do a better job. But here are a couple to give you an idea.
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252034357-M.jpg from this picture you can see that we are in the dry season and everything is turning brown. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252034465-M.jpg because the road is in good condition some people tend to speed and don't know how to drive http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252034705-M.jpg then we finally reach El Rama where there is a major port in the Rio Mico http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252035133-M.jpg the idea of this place/river, the new road and the port is to start importing goods directly from the US. right now over 90% of merchandise comes from Honduras and Costa Rica. Slowly this will change. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252035947-M.jpg the vegetation, climate and people reminded me of the Amazon in Brasil. here is a picture of people transfering milk from one side of the river to the other.... from a boat to a pick up truck... they move the milk with a normal bucket from the blue container to the gray containers that the guy is carrying. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252036366-M.jpg on the way to El Rama you also pass over one of the tallest bridges in Nicaragua which 150 meters high. you can see all the kids with their blue and white school uniform. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252038015-M.jpg and while the road to El Rama is in great condition you always have to keep an eye out for animals! http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/252038235-M.jpg |
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Casa Salcar is awesome!
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Salcar invited me to stay at his house on my trip south. Not only that, I got to join in on one of the dirt bike tours that he runs. Nicaragua has a lot interesting things to see and I would have missed many of them if not for Salcar. His house is beautiful to look at and very relaxing to hang out in after months on the road. He's doing some renovations now and I think it'll be spectacular when they're finished.
Thanks again Salcar for your hospitality. I hope we can meet again for a ride together, either on this continent or another. Andy |
I was really glad to meet Sal and his riding buddies. He suggested a great hotel- The Oasis, in Grenada. And then he bought dinner! Super guy.
Hey Sal- I'm going back to Panama in a few weeks. If I can get a photo of a Montero at work, I'll send it to you. How come Barb got mentioned, but I didn't? You even have photographic evidence of my presence at the ADVRIDER dinner! Nicaragua was great. I want to come back and do some exploring on a proper dirt bike. |
Jodi and John from Arizona
A couple cool riders that have come for another Nicaragua Adventure! :thumbup1:
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Hey Bananam man it was great meeting you and your PIG. The list I have on the front page is motorcyclist that have stayed at my house. The Barbara mentioned is a different one.... so you need to come back to get your name on the list :mchappy: here is the pic of the ADV dinner: http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/247542783_bGHZj-M.jpg |
good god. a "zoo" north of the equator? this could spell trouble for worldrider and the salcan do it clan...
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Salcar, you're doing an excellent service to the motorcycling community :thumbup1:
I'm planning to ride through your country sometime next year and I will definitely stop by. Cheers, Jay |
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I'll look forward to meeting you again once your ride around the world is over. I'll start stocking some wine for youre return to Nicaragua. We have a lot of catch up to do and need to look the maps for Africa. Ride safe WorldRider!:mchappy: |
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thank you for the kind words. I've seen your post on ADV and look forward to meeting you. Let me know when you set out on your adventure and i'll keep an eye out for you. Best, S. |
The Removers
Last week I had the pleasure to host two members of the band The Removers: MySpace.com - The Removers - CA - Pop / Lounge / Other - www.myspace.com/theremoversmusic
Here are a couple of pictures of the band and of them exploring the country. http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/277639984_9V7Pu-M.jpg Bryen lead singer http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/277639995_gYP5s-M.jpg Russel guitarrist http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/277639976_EruGX-M.jpg |
Another rider getting ready to leave SalCar Motos and embark on a Nicaragua Adventure. This is Alex from Ukraine.:thumbup1:
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A haven from the heat.
Just what I needed, a haven from the heat in Nicaragua!
Salcar's wonderful big casa, with its wide, wide verandahs/patios was so cool and relaxing - so cool and relaxing that I didn't want to leave and face the heat on the road, again, so stayed an extra day. It's such a pleasure staying here. I'd recommend it highly to all travellers. Great accommodation, great surroundings, great host, great WiFi and great ambience. What more could a weary traveller want? Do yourself a favour - stay at Salcar's casa when in Nicaragua! You won't regret it, believe me. |
Do you know this riders?
Do you know the names of this riders staying at SalCar Motos?
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[QUOTE=SalCar;186631]Do you know the names of this riders staying at SalCar Motos?
QUOTE] Well, 2 of the 3 would be Ham and Em, who I had the good fortune to meet in Rio Grande, Arg. Here I've been back at work over a year now, and they are still holidaying around. I'm jealous. Stop in San Antonio on the way north. Really. |
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Hame & Em PS Thanks Andy, hope to be in Texas early June. |
Massive Thanks
to Salvador for your fantastic hospitality and wealth of information about equipment, repairs and onward routes. All the very best with your trip to the unknown and all your projects and enterprises. I hope to be able to return the favour one day when you come to visit the UK or Dubai.
Bueno Suarte and Muchos Gracias! Honesy |
I'm back!
I'm back in Managua after circumnavigating successfully Nicaragua. Here is video in the meantime!
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Great Job Salvador
Congratulations on completing your trip and great pictures too. All the best and thanks again for everything,
Honesy. |
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It was great fun having you in the house and I look forward to your return. :thumbup1: I think my head still hurt the day I left thanks to you and Hame! :rofl: HERE is the ADV ride report on the trip http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/292530710_Fnuyc-L.jpg |
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Thank you guys for stopping by and what a pleasant surprise to see you again after Argentina. What a small world! :thumbup1: where are you guys? |
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I look forward to having you a third time at the house once you are done with your RTW and return to travel in Latin America! Maybe one of this day I'll see you on the road. Good luck with Iron butts! where are you now a days? which bike are u riding? |
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Sal,
I'll be traveling through Central America from Costa Rica to the US. I will be around the Managua area in late July and need a place to stay. I'm a 22 year old male, just graduated college and looking for an adventure. If your looking more in depth you can email me at davidschwietz@creighton.edu. Peace. Dave |
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KANSAS CITY, NICARAGUA HEALTHCARE EXPEDITION
Approximate Date: June 4th – 12th , 2008 Mission: To expand healthcare access to the rural communities of Nicaragua, with a focus on prevention and education. Short term objectives: - Dental hygiene workshop focusing on children. - Educational workshop that demonstrates methods for preventing common diseases. - Provide basic medicines and prevention tools for families that otherwise have no access to them. - Document and assess the greatest needs of the people of Kansas City, Nicaragua. Long term objectives: - Develop working relationships with the community of Kansas City. - With the consent of the community, establish a permanent base within the community that will serve to increase healthcare access and education. - Develop relationships with other NGOs that can provide services to these areas. Location: Kansas City, La Cruz de Rio Grande, RAAS Geography: According to INIDE, Kansas City (K.C.) is located on the Rio Grande de Matagalpa which serves as a border between the poorest Municipio in Nicaragua (El Tortuguero) and the third poorest Municipio (La Cruz de Rio Grande). Population Facts: According to the 2008 INIDE.gob.ni report there are 261 habitants in K.C. - 71.7 % live in extreme poverty and 28.3% in poverty - 55% are illiterate (50% are between the ages of 14-29yo) - 55% of their total population are younger than 15 years old - 0% have permanent jobs and only 34% have seasonal jobs Housing Facts: There are a total of 46 homes - 98% do not have electricity - 98% do not have portable water - 47% do not have a toilet or “letrina” - 95% cook with wood - 63% have more than 4+ people in one room - 0% have trash collection Kansas City is NOT the poorest community in the area. There are other communities such as Olea Olea where 100% of the population lives in extreme poverty. Reaching communities such as Olea Olea is more difficult, because there are no roads or rivers to access them. It can take up to 16 hours by foot to reach them. However, with the knowledge and experience that will develop from working with Kansas City, we plan to launch expeditions into these communities. We are seeking donations in the form of supplies or cash: - Tooth brushes and tooth paste - Basic medicines - Cash to print visual aids and handouts - Prizes (e.g. toys, radio) to give out to those that participate during workshops and to those who perform best on the exams at the end of the workshops. Expedition Participants as of May 30, 2008: SPONSORS
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Riders at SalCar's
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David from South Africa traveling around the world Merideth travelling from the US to Panama My new ridding buddy! Her name is Kicca http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/phot...73197_1401.jpg |
Mo @ SalKar Motos
The last arrival. Mo from India. Check his blog
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Mo
Hola Salvador,
Thanks for everything my friend, all good here back in the US. See you back in a few weeks. Ciao Ciao Mo. |
Eric & Sabrina heading south
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It's been a while since I last updated this thread but here is a pic from our last HU visitors: Saralou and my mother. Here is the link to their HU ride report.
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Jeremy spent a night at our place and stored the bike with us for a few days. His site is: www.mylucinda.com |
Last month we several riders coming through our house. We had two couples staying with us. Phil and Jayne (siter and brother) riding KLRs and we also hosted Oliver and Heather that were riding two up on a transalp. In addition, Fabrizio, JD and Bruno came down to ride from coast to coast in Nicaragua.
Luckily we were able to hang out all together in Matagalpa! bier http://ultimateride.ca/wp-content/up...7/DSC03466.jpg Despite spending so much time at his mum’s house, we had never actually met Salvador (Salcar on ADVrider). He and his friends Bruno, JD and Fabricio were riding from the Caribbean back to Managua, so we arranged to meet them in Matagalpa. As we entered town we passed 4 men on motorbikes going the other way – it was them! We pulled a u-turn and followed them into the hotel parking lot. We’d all arrived in town at exactly the same time. We had barely parked the bikes and met everyone when a Honda TransAlp with two riders pulled up. Oliver and Heather who we’d met on the beach in Las Penitas! Salvador had just finished his trip through Africa and had lots of stories to tell. We all went out for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. JD, a fellow Canadian, very generously bought our dinner – Thanks JD!!! more here |
Two Dodgy Kiwis
We too were subjected to a beautiful home with welcoming arms and a great time as well.
Thanks to Salcar and Reyna, you guys made our stay very nice indeed. I have just realized now that I don't even have a picture of us there .... that was very bad planning but we do have this. Ellen and Reyna http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/...da/file-12.jpg Ellen cooked us Chinese stirfry and reyna joined us for the festivities :thumbup1: http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/...da/file-11.jpg |
Luke and Asia
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We had the pleasure to host the youngest couple so far traveling across Central America. Luke (22 y/o) and Asia (23 y/o). Luke got his driver license a month before the trip and bought a 200cc bike in Guatemala. From there they have been heading South. |
Looks great Salcar! I can donate some money to buy some pharmaceutical and dental hygiene gear. Let me know how to do it.
Brennan |
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Our latest guest who are riding all the way down to Ushuaia! To read more about them follow this link: Canyoning – and a warning from the police… | Alaska to Ushuaia by motorbike |
Ian and Struan
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Ian and Struan Currently traveling around Latin America more here: A Boy and his Bike |
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Dan @ Places Beyond - A Motorcycle Adventure From California to Tierra Del Fuego Spent a few days with us in Managua:thumbup1: |
Susan, Scott and Bently @ NicaMoto
How cool are these guys? Traveling around LatAm on a bike and with their dog! Now staying with us in Nicaragua. Check out their website: Bentley's Big Adventure
http://nelsontraveltrio2012.files.wo...pg?w=690&h=517 In Nicaragua! http://nicamotoadv.com/wp-admin/admi...683&rand=52165 |
Haha, this photo was taken 2012 and Bentley turned a year old. We took him to Mexico and back. Now he is heading to Argentina.
We had a completely restful, wonderful stay at Salvador´s place. His mother was an amazing host! She made it hard for us to leave. Thank you over and over, Salvador! |
klr mechanic needed
Hi,
You seem like the person to ask regarding mechanics and parts in Managua. I'm in San Juan Del sur but need to renew my permit in the city. Do you know where I couldhave my valves adjusted and fork seals changed and other minor stuff? Thanks a lot, Joel |
let us know what you do to renew
Hi Joel,
Surprised you aren't going to *try* renewing your TIP at the closest border, Sopoa. Its only 20 minutes south once you get back on the Pan-Am. Very curious to learn what you finally decide to do and how it works for you. You might do better in Managua. SalCar's moto business manager was ready to point the last guy to the customs office in Managua, then he choose to go to a border, where he had problems, reportedly because he had less than a week left on his TIP... Perhaps the "week" window was an excuse the officials used to try and extract a fee. |
Hi Sal,
My son and I are two Australians travelling down from Oregon down through Central America on two KLR's. We are currently in El Salvador and will be in Nicaragua in the next few weeks. Was hoping you might in town to swap some stories. Cheers mate. |
Awesome gesture on your part!
Looks good and your doing a good job being hospitable to riders and bikers. I am traveling from TDF to Prodhoe Bay leaving May 2015. My plans is to ride through Nicaragua but if I have any problems I will call you. Are Harley parts hard to get a hold of? I heard the owner of the HD got arrested and lost the dealership.......or was that Honduras? Any other shops that deal in Harley parts? :scooter::scooter::scooter:
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Sorry for late reply but it has a bit crazy lately between work, travel and riding :scooter: Did you manage to depart to TDF? All the best! |
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Would love to!
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