Most Americans know Nicaragua best for the Iran-Contra affair of the 1980s, but what is this country like now, over 20 years later? Tony visits locals young and old to find out what it means to live in ...
Go to EpisodeFlor de Pino
Flor de Pino was once the location for a restaurant but it's now only open to friends and special guests. Anthony Bourdain enjoyed a dish of iguana with journalist Carlos Chamorro.
21a Avenida SE, Managua, Nicaragua
Bus station food
Tony and local friend Hector brave the bus fumes to eat salpicon (cold ground beef) and bistec encebollado (steak with onions).
Pista del Mayoreo, Managua, Nicaragua
Casa de Campo Los Laureles -- Dona Olivia
In this countryside inn, Tony joins local farmer Eddie Rodriguez for a favorite meal: -- mondongo, aka tripe soup.
Pan American Hwy, Nicaragua
Cantina Arauz
Tony and cameraman Jerry Risius share their thoughts on the shoot in Nicaragua over a drink or 3.
Pan American Hwy, Nicaragua
