Andrew Zimern is the host of a show called Bizarre Foods which airs on the Travel Channel.  The show features Andrew sampling the strangest culinary delights that a country has to offer.  He decided to visit Nicaragua and sample some of our tastiest morsels.

Nicaraguan cuisine is varied in the different regions of the country.  Andrew samples a good mix of food from Matagalpa, Bluefields, Masaya, and Granada.   Unfortunately, he didn’t make it to San Juan del Sur. In the show he talks about how friendly and outgoing the people of Nicaragua are paints a beautiful picture of the country and it’s rich menu.  He certainly eats some of the strange dinner options we have in Nicaragua including: iguana, boa, armadillo, bull’s testicles and cheese with worms.

More than anything the show brings exposure to Nicaragua and brings Nicaraguan culture into the living room of millions of viewers around the world.

Take a peek at his blog on Nicaragua

Take a look at a video on food in Nicaragua

Whether you are visiting on vacation or in search of real estate in Nicaragua, everyone has to eat. We, here at Aurora Beachfront Realty, have compiled a list of the best food available in San Juan del Sur.

The Bambu Beach Club

San Juan del Sur’s newest spot is open daily from noon to 1 am, Bambu’s menu draws inspiration from Europe and Asia while maintaining a distinct Nicaraguan feel. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of cocktails and movie nights on Mondays and Thursdays. Bambu is located at the northern end of the beach in San Juan del Sur.

El Pozo

An eclectic American bistro serving cuisine made with fresh local Nicaraguan ingredients in a stylish, contemporary setting with a full service bar. Special sushi menu every Sunday. Open 6-11 pm, Wednesday-Monday. Located near the central market.

Josseline´s

This restaurant on the southern end of the beachfront road in San Juan del Sur serves up great seafood dishes including: shrimp, lobster, ceviche, fish, and calamari. They make great steamed clams as well. It is a worth a visit for lunch or dinner.

El Timon

If you are looking for typical Nicaraguan cuisine this is the spot. El Timon, meaning “the helm” is located at the end of the main road into town, directly on the beach. The landmark restaurant has been around so long it is used as the central point in describing addresses in the area. Their specialty is seafood and they serve all kinds.

La Cascada and La Canoa at Pelican Eyes

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Options include steak, lamb, fish, stir fry, pizza, salads, soups, sandwiches and more. Enjoy the 2×1 drink and appetizer specials during the Happy Hours (Wed. and Fri. from 5-8pm.) Located on the hill on the eastern side of town.

The list continues, check back soon.

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua has a new hotspot to watch the sun set on the Pacific wth your feet in the sand.  Bambu Beach Bar & Restaurant has a great selection of cocktails as well as appetizers and entrees.

The restaurant design is open and welcoming with chill-out areas on the beachfront.  Bambu Beach Bar is great for hanging out and having drinks or sitting down for dinner.

The menu draws inspiration from Europe and Asia while maintaining a distinct Nicaraguan feel.  Bambu Beach is certainly unique to San Juan del Sur and brings a fresh new vitality to the community.

Take a look at their website

www.thebambubeachclub.com/

This past Sunday April 20, 2008, Aurora Beachfront Realty participated in the third annual cleanup of La Chocolata, the 22 kilometer dirt road from San Juan del Sur to Rivas. This road is the access from San Juan del Sur to all the beaches north including: the surf beach Maderas, Playa Marsella, Playa Majagual and Los Playones.

Morgan’s Rock organized the annual event, helping bring hundreds of volunteers out to clean up the Chocolata. Aurora is always happy to work with Morgan’s Rock in community endeavors and especially to help make Nicaragua cleaner and more beautiful.

The day was sunny and the road has never looked better. Volunteers woke up with the Nicaraguan dawn and started picking up trash at 6 AM. Volunteers were treated to lunch and music after donating their time to help the community. Aurora Beachfront wants to commend Morgan’s Rock for their time and energy.