Mark, You really need to get the Nicaragua tourist bureau to sponsor you. You are the best promoter for travel to Nicaragua. I never before gave a thought to travel to Nicaragua. Now I want to go!
I went to Granada with my Spanish class in high school... Some of the best days of my life. The colors everywhere, the kind people, the beautiful Spanish language... Can't wait to return with my sister and friends someday.
Nicaragua is known for poets and artists, Granada's poetry festival is one of the biggest in the world. I am surprised that nobody even mention this. Culture is not only churches, it is creative people living and creating today.
Wolters, thank you for putting this video out there as a Nicaraguan who has lived in the States for 30 years I cannot say enough how beautiful my country is and how safe you will feel. I was hesitance on going back home with my two sons but let me tell you I had the best time of my life and I'm planning on going back next year and probably every year from now on.
Thanks Walter for discovering our beautiful Granada Nicaragua and best of all our people, food hotels prices and quality of everything. But no pladtic water bottle no pollutants please. Take care of our paradise. Everyone is welcome. Behave !!!!
Mark, you sold me. Granada is NOW on our bucket list of cities to visit. Everything you described and showed was awesome. Goes to show we need to get facts before allowing a preconceived image skew our opinion. Great, great video (as always)!
Hello Walter thank you for visiting my beautiful country you and you family always welcome and back soon to Nicaragua the country of Lakes of Volcanoes
tony I was born in Granada Nicaragua I live in Canada ,for 30 years ,and still one in the while I get confuse with Niagara and Nicaragua.. Kitchener Ontario here.
Hello Walter Iam Nicaraguan I follow you on you tube but this time what a surprise to see you in Granada love your comments glad to hear is your favorite of central america . Me too. Very safe economic luxuries hotels and beautiful nature.
I am sorry I forgot to say thank you for your beautiful video, Americans are retiring in Nicaragua, is a beautiful place to live. I want to live there, I am so tired of dealing with the freeway every morning .
As a Nicaragüense I am so thrilled to see such a positive review. Although I am from Nindiri (a town between Managua & Masaya) Granada is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've been to in the world. It's also great to warn everyone about the sun and mosquitos because it can take a toll. Also, fire ants!! Depending on where you are in Nicaragua, fire ants are problem in some areas that may not have paved roads. If you would like to go to Nicaragua please go, it really is worth it 😊
I went to school there. @1:51 Colegio San Antonio. From kindergarten to 5th grade. Then I moved to San Francisco and been here since 98’. Loved the Toña hat tho!
+Jocelyn I was just going to post that I may retire there. I'll be visiting in 2018 for all the reasons Mark mentions. I did my homework before seeing this video. I can't wait to go! Thanks for such a great video.
Bill Green you'll love it. The people are lovely and the land is unspoiled by tourists. In a way I don't want to put any more vods out because I don't want to ruin the perfection 😉
I went to Granada about 6 months ago to check it out as a retirement destination (I'm retiring in less than a year). It was wonderful. However ... I want to check out Leon as well before I make my decision.
Thank you walter for being in my country Nicaragua,i have lived in miami for almost 44 years and my retirement,i go back to Nicaragua and with my SS security retirement,i can live the rest of my life in my firts country and my second country that i love it is USA.thanks Walter
You've been to Granada (which seems awesome. I would like to visit) so now you should naturally check out the island of Grenada for one of your future trips Mark! One of the last few Caribbean Islands that is not overrun with tourists and not overly commercial imo. Very friendly people(and they love kids there), great food, cool underwater sculpture, beautiful beaches and interesting historic sites and estates. Hope you check it out someday!
I know this video is kind of city specific but I'm *_shocked_* you didn't mention or include a photo of a *_chicken bus_* since you've highlighted them so much in other videos. Haha. Love your Shocks videos and this was another winner.
I was there 2 days ago. It’s a beautiful country, please visit Leon when you go to Nicaragua is a beautiful colonial city. Food is delicious fresh fruit every where .. safety country in Central America.. we also went to Mukul. Is a beautiful upscale resort in the pacific.
Can you PLEASE PLEASE do one on Leon....planning a trip there next year, we have a house there and I'd like to go prepared with what I should do, any advice, recommendations, etc.. I love your video's and SUPER JELLY you get to travel the world. If I ever hit the lotto that is my dream. I don't want cars, purses, or things...I'd spent my days traveling getting to know our beautiful world....keep doing what you do, you're awesome!
This is a fantastic video. Mark is very honest and very inspirational. I highly recommend that you subscribe to his channel. It is definitely worth watching his videos before you think about booking a hotel anywhere in the World.
For tours of Granada, Masaya, San Juan del Sur, Tola and Leon or airport pick ups and transfers/private transportation please contact me, I d be happy to guide you around our beautiful country. I am a licensed national tour guide and would be happy to see you here. Hope to see you soon! It's 6 months of summer time as of November, come and enjoy the warm tropical weather. Cheers!
Nicaragua is the most beautiful republic in Central america, blue sky with big white cotton clouds, green forest waterfalls you can visit the Pacific ocean and the Atlantic ocean when you go to the beach you feel like you are the only one on earth. Visit Nicaragua you will love it.
Wolters World I was born in Nicaragua- moved to Canada as a child- but I do have very fond memories of that city. I love the architecture where houses from the outside look nothing special, but life is happening behind those walls, inner gardens and fountains, open living areas...a mini- Andalusia . I went to Nicaragua 2018 I wanted to show my husband the country where I was born and he fell in love with Granada- 4 days en young the that charming city. I loved your enthusiasm in the video - that’s how my husband and I felt about Granada.
Love your vids so inspiring. Please please put a little map-ette so l know where you are.. I think there are 2\3 Grenadas in the World: Spain Russia and where you're filming. (2 Belizes l think too.) Only if you can - your videos are still great without them.
When you say be careful of the bugs, what kind of bugs are you talking about? This video is great, this place is on my next travel list after amsterdam 😃
I’m from Nicaragua. Thanks for the video and for pointing out so many positive aspects about Granada. Unfortunately, at this time, it’s not a good idea to visit Nicaragua. There is a sociopolitical unrest. In other words, it’s not safe for tourists. I’m going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this coming week. Therefore, I’ll be watching some of your Do and Don’ts in Copacabana. Greetings to you, and to your family.
Wolter, had you visit or would like to visit my country Dominican Republic? I´ve seen you were in Brazil but i´d like to know if you visit the capital Brasilia, the planned city inaugurated in 1960 that pilot plan has a bird shape.
+TS13 we have a drink or two :) remember it is still the safest way to travel. The pilots won't fly the plane if they think anything is wrong and the pilots are well trained. Talk to Your doctor and they might be able to help
If I'm nervous, and I often am, I look to the flt attendants. If they look calm, it's all good. If they look nervous, feel free to have a wee breakdown. 😉
Actually Nicaraguans don't care or won't ask which had you use to wipe your arse. Other than that is a wonderful place, I was there from August 26th to september 9th with my two sons and the sewage is just like in the USA.
My family is from there and I can say you would be surprised how many people do know enough. Also, there's plenty of people like myself (raised in Florida since I was 3yrs old) or my family that are from there but have lived in the states for many years and frequently go back to visit. Therefore, we are bilingual and if we happen to be around and see a language struggle will gladly jump in and help. There's also plenty of expats there too, from USA and mostly from Europe believe it or not. Unless you're off the beaten path, which I doubt you'll go there lol you should be fine with communication. And if you already know "un poco Espanol" even sweeter. I've never known Nica's to be rude because you do not speak Spanish, they will mutually try to understand and help.
If you're in Granada or San Juan Del Sur, the typical tourist places. There are quite a lot of people who know English. But if you go basically anywhere else you have to know at least some Spanish.
Gosh he called himself lobster, ja,ja,ja. now you know why Nicaraguan got a skin olive tan, just give yourself a couple of years in there & you will not be chele no more "hunky white" thrust me. ja.ja.ja.
Mark, You really need to get the Nicaragua tourist bureau to sponsor you. You are the best promoter for travel to Nicaragua. I never before gave a thought to travel to Nicaragua. Now I want to go!
+h lynn keith thank you :)
I went to Granada with my Spanish class in high school... Some of the best days of my life. The colors everywhere, the kind people, the beautiful Spanish language... Can't wait to return with my sister and friends someday.
Nicaragua is known for poets and artists, Granada's poetry festival is one of the biggest in the world. I am surprised that nobody even mention this. Culture is not only churches, it is creative people living and creating today.
Your excitement is contagious! I want to go there now. ❤️Latin America
Wow I haven’t seen you this excited about a place, now I want to go to Nicaragua!
+utep007 I loved Granada. I wasn't planning on making a shocks video but we had such a great time I had to :)
Thank you for speaking well of my Nicaragua, you can see that you are very very happy
Thank you for talking positive about Nicaragua. It’s my home country. Just hearing your thoughts makes me happy.
Have you been to Leon?? I actually liked it a bit more than Granada. Nicaragua is an amazing country. I have been there twice!
Thank you good sir! I'm planning my trip to Noca right now and I appreciate very much your insights on Granada! Help a lot !!!
Wolters, thank you for putting this video out there as a Nicaraguan who has lived in the States for 30 years I cannot say enough how beautiful my country is and how safe you will feel. I was hesitance on going back home with my two sons but let me tell you I had the best time of my life and I'm planning on going back next year and probably every year from now on.
Erick Morales we love Nica!
It's impossible to not geek out after seeing lava. It's so much fun. Plus, lava cooks stuff so well
Thanks Walter for discovering our beautiful Granada Nicaragua and best of all our people, food hotels prices and quality of everything. But no pladtic water bottle no pollutants please. Take care of our paradise. Everyone is welcome. Behave !!!!
Man i live here 😢 i feel like a proud mamma when i see this kind of videos
Hello Veronica just a question,how much will it be for a two bedroom house there?
I've only been to Peru and Mexico thus far, but man, Latin America is awesome. I'll have to add Nicaragua to my list.
+KeepinIt350 we really do love traveling throughout Latin America. I wish more people traveled down there. Such a great region.
Add Guatemala too.
same here, well I'm Canadian so add the US to that list. Latin America is amazing.
Mark, you sold me. Granada is NOW on our bucket list of cities to visit. Everything you described and showed was awesome. Goes to show we need to get facts before allowing a preconceived image skew our opinion. Great, great video (as always)!
Hello Walter thank you for visiting my beautiful country you and you family always welcome and back soon to Nicaragua the country of Lakes of Volcanoes
Victor martinez I absolutely love Nica!!!
Nicaragua the best in central América
Oh, hahaha! Somehow at first I thought the title said *"10 shocks of visiting Grandma!"*
Micah Philson and I thought it was “canada” haha
What if Grandma lives in Canada?
*Super shocking!*
Walter thanks for all the awesome information. Love your videos.
Orgullosamente nicaraguense!!!
I read the title as canada and when the video started i was confused as to why canada looked like that
lol same
Some roof tiles, church domes - it has to be Granada, Spain... oh, actually not.
Me too. That was weird
Yep
tony I was born in Granada Nicaragua I live in Canada ,for 30 years ,and still one in the while I get confuse with Niagara and Nicaragua.. Kitchener Ontario here.
Such a great video!! Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm about Granada!
Thanks Wolter. Now we know for sure we’re heading over to Nicaragua soon. Perfect add on to our Mexico trips. Love your videos btw.
Dutch Nomad Couple you won't regret it! I love, love, love Nica!!!
+Dutch Nomad Couple thanks DMC! Jocelyn wants to move there today :)
Wolters World Ok, that says it all! I’m sure we will have a great experience at n Nicaragua.
All those artist names ;-) Thanks for letting us know!
for the umpteenth time, his name is Mark.🙄
Hello Walter Iam Nicaraguan I follow you on you tube but this time what a surprise to see you in Granada love your comments glad to hear is your favorite of central america . Me too. Very safe economic luxuries hotels and beautiful nature.
I love your video and enthusiasm, you are an excellent communicator. I love Nicaragua too!! Viva Nicaragua!
Thanks for you nice video. I'm from granada and i'm really happy when someone have a nice experience in my country.
So nice ive found this video about my home country. Make me wanna go back 😢
I am sorry I forgot to say thank you for your beautiful video, Americans are retiring in Nicaragua, is a beautiful place to live. I want to live there, I am so tired of dealing with the freeway every morning .
The title picture of this video is absolutely hilarious! That look on Mark's face.. Amazing lol
+Abhishek Devgan I do what I can :)
As a Nicaragüense I am so thrilled to see such a positive review. Although I am from Nindiri (a town between Managua & Masaya) Granada is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've been to in the world. It's also great to warn everyone about the sun and mosquitos because it can take a toll. Also, fire ants!! Depending on where you are in Nicaragua, fire ants are problem in some areas that may not have paved roads. If you would like to go to Nicaragua please go, it really is worth it 😊
My girlfriend and I are planning to go to Nicaragua, your videos are giving us some good information thank you! BTW good video!
I went to school there. @1:51 Colegio San Antonio. From kindergarten to 5th grade. Then I moved to San Francisco and been here since 98’. Loved the Toña hat tho!
Seriously, can we PUHleaaase retire in Nica?! ❤
+Jocelyn I was just going to post that I may retire there. I'll be visiting in 2018 for all the reasons Mark mentions. I did my homework before seeing this video. I can't wait to go! Thanks for such a great video.
Bill Green you'll love it. The people are lovely and the land is unspoiled by tourists. In a way I don't want to put any more vods out because I don't want to ruin the perfection 😉
I went to Granada about 6 months ago to check it out as a retirement destination (I'm retiring in less than a year). It was wonderful. However ... I want to check out Leon as well before I make my decision.
Awesome video! 🇳🇮💙
Thank you walter for being in my country Nicaragua,i have lived in miami for almost 44 years and my retirement,i go back to Nicaragua and with my SS security retirement,i can live the rest of my life in my firts country and my second country that i love it is USA.thanks Walter
You've been to Granada (which seems awesome. I would like to visit) so now you should naturally check out the island of Grenada for one of your future trips Mark! One of the last few Caribbean Islands that is not overrun with tourists and not overly commercial imo. Very friendly people(and they love kids there), great food, cool underwater sculpture, beautiful beaches and interesting historic sites and estates. Hope you check it out someday!
Great video!
Awesome video.. thank you.. I love Granada oh and the food oh Lord...
I know this video is kind of city specific but I'm *_shocked_* you didn't mention or include a photo of a *_chicken bus_* since you've highlighted them so much in other videos. Haha. Love your Shocks videos and this was another winner.
I think I have never seen you so excited about a place in your videos! hahaha
I was there 2 days ago. It’s a beautiful country, please visit Leon when you go to Nicaragua is a beautiful colonial city. Food is delicious fresh fruit every where .. safety country in Central America.. we also went to Mukul. Is a beautiful upscale resort in the pacific.
Wolter, your review was DEACACHIMBA Thanks...
Going there tommorow from León
+The Spies you will love it!
ha ha...should have been 11 shocks....that u being so excited like a little girl who got more words than mouth. great vid...luv u guys
+Leighton Winter I did have a bit of verbal diarrhea there :)
Can you PLEASE PLEASE do one on Leon....planning a trip there next year, we have a house there and I'd like to go prepared with what I should do, any advice, recommendations, etc.. I love your video's and SUPER JELLY you get to travel the world. If I ever hit the lotto that is my dream. I don't want cars, purses, or things...I'd spent my days traveling getting to know our beautiful world....keep doing what you do, you're awesome!
The ending is great hahaha
Been there for years. Really miss
You should visit the city of Esteli.
Thanks for the great video! In which Hotel did you stay?
It’s sad that Nicaragua’s in a crisis rn :(
Hey Wolter - I'm in the process of booking a trip to Granada and I'm wondering which hotel you stayed at that had the pool?
Hi remember me still I love your vids i've been mostly to Europe though no really Central America
This is a fantastic video. Mark is very honest and very inspirational. I highly recommend that you subscribe to his channel. It is definitely worth watching his videos before you think about booking a hotel anywhere in the World.
I read the title as "grandma" ..I was expecting a video on Thanksgiving family visit.
+Luke Benjamin we have a 5 love and hates of thanksgiving travel :)
Ok..I was like "grandma doesn't have volcanoes!" Lol
Nice SOS beuatiful Nicaragua
Aw mate!! What did you think of Granada? I’m going there in 2 weeks... What’s the one thing I need to make sure I do?
You tricked me I though of Granada in Spain
For tours of Granada, Masaya, San Juan del Sur, Tola and Leon or airport pick ups and transfers/private transportation please contact me, I d be happy to guide you around our beautiful country. I am a licensed national tour guide and would be happy to see you here. Hope to see you soon! It's 6 months of summer time as of November, come and enjoy the warm tropical weather. Cheers!
Nicaragua is the most beautiful republic in Central america, blue sky with big white cotton clouds, green forest waterfalls you can visit the Pacific ocean and the Atlantic ocean when you go to the beach you feel like you are the only one on earth. Visit Nicaragua you will love it.
Me too my favorite city is Granada.
it is gorgeous. we loved it there
Wolters World I was born in Nicaragua- moved to Canada as a child- but I do have very fond memories of that city. I love the architecture where houses from the outside look nothing special, but life is happening behind those walls, inner gardens and fountains, open living areas...a mini- Andalusia . I went to Nicaragua 2018 I wanted to show my husband the country where I was born and he fell in love with Granada- 4 days en young the that charming city. I loved your enthusiasm in the video - that’s how my husband and I felt about Granada.
Love your vids so inspiring. Please please put a little map-ette so l know where you are.. I think there are 2\3 Grenadas in the World: Spain Russia and where you're filming. (2 Belizes l think too.) Only if you can - your videos are still great without them.
When you say be careful of the bugs, what kind of bugs are you talking about? This video is great, this place is on my next travel list after amsterdam 😃
nothign that will kill you. think more mosquitos, cockroaches, things like that
Granade vs Antigua, which town would you recommend?
I’m from Nicaragua. Thanks for the video and for pointing out so many positive aspects about Granada. Unfortunately, at this time, it’s not a good idea to visit Nicaragua. There is a sociopolitical unrest. In other words, it’s not safe for tourists. I’m going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this coming week. Therefore, I’ll be watching some of your Do and Don’ts in Copacabana. Greetings to you, and to your family.
When are you planning to visit Antigua Guatemala?
You need to visit La Antigua Guatemala
I *LIKE* beans and rice!
Aquarian Christianity When ordering its called Gallopinto
Captain Teemo Cool! Gallopinto. Gallopinto. Thanks! I do like Gallopinto!
gallopinto
Soy de Nicaragua. Nice to see a tourist enjoying my home
Just dont pollute it because so many people leave trash ruining it's natural beauty
Wassup Mario Batali!!!!!
not all the parts of the laguna have rocks, plus it hurts mostly due to extra pounds.
Wolter, had you visit or would like to visit my country Dominican Republic? I´ve seen you were in Brazil but i´d like to know if you visit the capital Brasilia, the planned city inaugurated in 1960 that pilot plan has a bird shape.
+jevitigre I have not been to Brasilia yet. We are looking at Dominican Republic in 2019
That´s good Wolters, i´m sure you wont have a DONT´S of visiting in Dominican Republic, except the obvious ones.
Hey guys I’ll be flying to Orlando from California tomorrow. For some reason I’m feeling a little anxious about flying, what do you recommend?
TS13 Smoke a little weed, you will be fine.
tallflguy lol
+TS13 we have a drink or two :) remember it is still the safest way to travel. The pilots won't fly the plane if they think anything is wrong and the pilots are well trained. Talk to Your doctor and they might be able to help
Wolters World Thank you!
If I'm nervous, and I often am, I look to the flt attendants. If they look calm, it's all good. If they look nervous, feel free to have a wee breakdown. 😉
#10- A broad-brimmed hat doesn't hurt either!
💯💯😘
Are you with your Italian friend
+Andrew Hemingway had both the families in Nicaragua
Is Cape Town good
+assassin genius I haven't been yet so I can't say :( sorry
Happy hour all the time ?..... Lets do it ! @ 4:45
Looks Nicer than Mexico Mark..
Does it have American style sewers and plumbing or do you wipe your butt with your hand.
J C What does the first part of what you asked about sewers and plumbing have to do with a lack of toilet paper?
well....always remember.....wipe ur arse with the left hand! the right one is for shaking hands. otherwise thats rude.
Leighton Winter Unless you like a but-smelling handshake.
Actually Nicaraguans don't care or won't ask which had you use to wipe your arse. Other than that is a wonderful place, I was there from August 26th to september 9th with my two sons and the sewage is just like in the USA.
how about the women and the night life
Ok the locals speak Spanish but do many speak English.
+Kaufeetimevideo not so many
My family is from there and I can say you would be surprised how many people do know enough. Also, there's plenty of people like myself (raised in Florida since I was 3yrs old) or my family that are from there but have lived in the states for many years and frequently go back to visit. Therefore, we are bilingual and if we happen to be around and see a language struggle will gladly jump in and help. There's also plenty of expats there too, from USA and mostly from Europe believe it or not. Unless you're off the beaten path, which I doubt you'll go there lol you should be fine with communication. And if you already know "un poco Espanol" even sweeter. I've never known Nica's to be rude because you do not speak Spanish, they will mutually try to understand and help.
jovicrazed that's fine , actually u can say "hola " and it will be enough .
I was there last January and was surprised by how many people spoke English.
If you're in Granada or San Juan Del Sur, the typical tourist places. There are quite a lot of people who know English. But if you go basically anywhere else you have to know at least some Spanish.
With the volcano you used the wrong word you called it the Cauldron Like a witches cooking pot...it's the Cauldera of the Volcano
🫨Mama Earth Gives Birth 😯
Not
Nica talk 🐮
Gosh he called himself lobster, ja,ja,ja. now you know why Nicaraguan got a skin olive tan, just give yourself a couple of years in there & you will not be chele no more "hunky white" thrust me. ja.ja.ja.
All the drinks ate trash.
I'm from Costa Rica, and love Granada, is a great place ... but Antigua Guatemala is better, you guys should visit