San Juan del Sur, Hot Shots 3

Nicaragua — San Juan del Sur

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In this agricultural society, men typically have a machete with them at all times, which they keep conscientiously sharpened. These men are preparing to trim back the vegetation along the streets of San Juan del Sur.	Neat and colorful homes and shops can be found along the streets of San Juan del Sur, along with more dilapidated buildings that are typical of third-world living standards.	The east-west streets in San Juan del Sur lead down to the bay and out into the Pacific. Cars are still rare enough that people, carts and horses often take their “half” out of the middle.
The sun sets into the Pacific here, over a landscape that is still predominately undeveloped.	Raising cattle remains a significant part of the economic base. Vaqueros (cowboys) tend their roaming herds from horseback.	Surfing on un-crowded Pacific waves draws a significant percentage of the foreigners visiting San Juan del Sur. Organized surfing trips are more likely to be by boat than by vehicle, and you can troll for dinner in transit. (top of page)
Wood, which remains a common cooking fuel, is delivered by carts, pulled by hand, horse or oxen. (top of page)

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