Tag: Street Art

A Managua Night Out in Puerto Salvador Allende

One reason the layover in El Salvador was a positive surprise is one of my new friends gave me a tip on a safe place to go near my hotel in Managua, Nicaragua. He recommended Puerto Salvador Allende so I went there for a few hours last night. Read on about my night out in Puerto Salvador Allende.

Why Am I In Managua?

Since I am going to San Juan del Sur for Spanish classes, Managua is the nearest airport. Managua’s Augusto Sandino Airport is the largest airport in Nicaragua, with flights from the U.S. daily. Many travel guides recommend flying into Managua and leaving right away, but I like to see for myself, so I decided to spend a couple nights in Managua. This was my big night out in the city, but because Managua is considered so unsafe, I took lots of precautions. I left Managua with bad memories, but not because of my night out in Puerto Salvador Allende.

About Puerto Salvador Allende

The Puerto is a new resort along Lake Managua. Lake Managua is a very polluted lake so for a long time nobody even used the lakeshore. Hence the newness of this spot. It is an extension of the malecón, which is a walking path along the lake.

Managua Night Out
The lake and malecon of Puerto Salvador Allende
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Reykjavik Street Art

For a small city, Reykjavik street art is plentiful. Some of it is more commercial than others, but there’s a large variety and it makes it fun to explore the downtown. From murals to store decorations to statues and sculptures, there’s something new around every corner.

I read that a lot of the street art was supported in conjunction with the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, trying to bring another component to the concerts they throw annually. It’s not all modern graffiti in Reykjavik. There’s a mix with some historic and old art in the streets of Iceland’s major metropolis. We learned about some of this Reykjavik street art on the walking tour, and some we found on our own.

SCULPTURES and statues

The sculptures and statues offer a glimpse into Reykjavik’s history and humor.

The statue of Skúli Magnússon, known as the father of Reykajvik, is prominently placed in the main square of the city.

  • Skuli Magnuson Statue Reykjavik
    The father of Reykjavik
  • Reykjavik Street Art
    Memorial to the Unknown Bureaucrat in Reykjavik

The Memorial to the Unknown Bureaucrat is a satirical tribute to all the thankless servants by Magús Tómasson.

  • Heavyweight Sculpture Reykjavik
    Water Carrier Sculpture from 1937
  • Sculpture Reykjavik
    Sad man Sculpture Reykjavik
  • Harborfront searchers street art Reykjavik
    Harborfront Searchers
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Day 5: We The North

We’ve been exploring the north of Iceland today, which included some really bizarre and interesting geologic formations and lots of sheep. Plus, April, you will be happy to know I took some heel clickers!

iceland Map
Iceland Road Trip Day 5
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