Trillium Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Just wondering what die hards from TFC or Montreal Impact would be willing to pay to see TFC play an away game at Real Esteli FC. Doing some web surfing you can fly to Managua for about $350 return out of Miami and cheap flights to Miami on Jetblue from Syracuse or Buffalo run $250.... so $600 bucks hotels probably running $50.00 a night leave on Friday back Wednesday so four days hotel maybe five depending on connections. Just how strong would the passion be to go to Central America ... to a small city and make a show of TFC or the Impact there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If you use kayak.com, you might find a flight at $550 out of Buffalo to Managua. Flights out of MTL & TOR kick around $700. Do Montreal folks have a U.S. airport they can get to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFC07 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vancouversoccerman If you use kayak.com, you might find a flight at $550 out of Buffalo to Managua. Flights out of MTL & TOR kick around $700. Do Montreal folks have a U.S. airport they can get to? What? Are you telling me that MTL fans are willing to make a trip to Nicaragua to watch TFC play? [:0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie Monster Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Surely you're not assuming that TFC is going to win this, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpenza Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vancouversoccerman Do Montreal folks have a U.S. airport they can get to? Plattsburgh, NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Trillium Just wondering what die hards from TFC or Montreal Impact would be willing to pay to see TFC play an away game at Real Esteli FC. As a Montreal diehard, I think I can speak for all of us, No, we wouldn't pay to see TFC play there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I would never suggest an Impact fan would cross the street to see TFC play, let alone Nicaragua. :-) I was just wondering if there's a U.S. airport Montrealers could fly out of if the Impact win, as it's often cheaper. And yes, I'm pulling for the Impact in this one. It's a USL thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaTFC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Trillium Just wondering what die hards from TFC or Montreal Impact would be willing to pay to see TFC play an away game at Real Esteli FC. Doing some web surfing you can fly to Managua for about $350 return out of Miami and cheap flights to Miami on Jetblue from Syracuse or Buffalo run $250.... so $600 bucks hotels probably running $50.00 a night leave on Friday back Wednesday so four days hotel maybe five depending on connections. Just how strong would the passion be to go to Central America ... to a small city and make a show of TFC or the Impact there ? Well I have never been to a Real Esteli game but I have been to Nicaragua and I have been to Esteli. I know that soccer is not the dominant sport in Nicaragua but Real Esteli is known for being the best team in Nicaragua for a number of years. Esteli, the town itself is alright, it's at a higher altitude than most Nicaragua so it's not as hot there. BTW, you could also try the Liberia Airport in Costa Rica and take a bus up to the border. The border is quite hectic but it will save you a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaTFC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 This is a pretty good site for looking for places to stay and so on. http://www.vianica.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 FYI, Kayak is showing $586 fares to Managua out of mighty Plattsburgh Int'l airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Vancouversoccerman FYI, Kayak is showing $586 fares to Managua out of mighty Plattsburgh Int'l airport. With 2 stops and 11h minimum to get there and 16h-25h (!!!) to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillium Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by CanadaTFC This is a pretty good site for looking for places to stay and so on. http://www.vianica.com/ hey hotel rooms at five bucks a night that should appeal to the Red Patch boys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Bumpity-bump-bump. C'mon Frenchies, let's be having you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Me, I'm looking at Airfare. (Good enough for you Rudi? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 " Nicaragua is rated the safest country in Central America by many sources, however, minor gang violence has been filtering into Nicaragua from Honduras and El Salvador. The capital, Managua, has the largest number of inhabitants but the majority of crime there is petty theft " Wikitravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A forum page dealing with safety in Nicaragua in general, with a focus on Esteli by residents and former residents (including me). http://www.therealnicaragua.com/vb/forums/showthread.php?t=108&highlight=ESTELI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by beachesl A forum page dealing with safety in Nicaragua in general, with a focus on Esteli by residents and former residents (including me). http://www.therealnicaragua.com/vb/forums/showthread.php?t=108&highlight=ESTELI I recognize the cathedral in Granada in the banner at the top of the page. Two blocks down the street and around the corner on the left from where the pic was taken is the hotel we stayed in, across from the city square. I can't believe TFC failed to qualify (my g/f is pissed!), we were looking forward to heading down to Nicaragua and catching some of the sites we missed last time; like Ometepe and her dad's farm in the northern hills outside of Esteli. For you Impact fans going down, you'll be fine down there. The country is poor, but the people are very religious so you don't get the violence you would anywhere else. I believe there are flights from Montreal to Managua. The buses are safe so i suggest taking one to Esteli from Managua. You may want to get to Esteli asap since it's much cooler (25C as opposed to 35C) than the oven that is Managua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 I recognize the cathedral in Granada in the banner at the top of the page. Two blocks down the street and around the corner on the left from where the pic was taken is the hotel we stayed in, across from the city square. I can't believe TFC failed to qualify (my g/f is pissed!), we were looking forward to heading down to Nicaragua and catching some of the sites we missed last time; like Ometepe and her dad's farm in the northern hills outside of Esteli. For you Impact fans going down, you'll be fine down there. The country is poor, but the people are very religious so you don't get the violence you would anywhere else. I believe there are flights from Montreal to Managua. The buses are safe so i suggest taking one to Esteli from Managua. You may want to get to Esteli asap since it's much cooler (25C as opposed to 35C) than the oven that is Managua. Buses are the only form of mass transportation to Esteli, there is not even a private airport there. Take a taxi from the airport at Managua to the Bus Terminal at Mercado Mayoreo (there are many in the city). Be careful with the info for bus schedules on the vianica site, it is old and unreliable. For instance it has said that there are buses every half hour from Managua to Esteli until 9 pm for years, but I can assure you that last year, the last bus for Esteli left at 5:45 pm. Also, be aware that there are 2 bus stations (and several non-stations) in Esteli. Most, but not all, Managua buses leave from and go to the south terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Nicaragua is quite a safe and beautiful country. If you are hoping for the ease and the Americanisation of a Costa Rica or Mexican resort town, then forget about it, but if you are willing to go with an open mind and a good attitude I would definitely say go for it, as it is one of my favourite places around. Congrats to Montreal, too - they really deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I was just in Nicaragua a few months ago, and I had a great time there. I have to say Managua is a place I would never return to if I could avoid it. I heard a few horror stories about it through my trip through central america, a few were first hand events, others were stories they had heard (which obviously you take with a pinch of salt). My very brief stay there made me realise it was one of only two places I disliked in central america for making me feel unsafe (the other being Tegucigalpa), and would recommend if you can avoid it, do so. Having said that, the rest of the country is gorgeous. Ometepe, was really cool. It is two volcanoes that erupted years ago, joining them into an island in the middle of central america's largest lake. Granada was nice too, but if i had to pick only one to go to it would be Ometepe. I agree that the nicaraguans I met outside of Managua were fantastic people. Very kind and hospitable. Anyone who goes will ahve a brilliant time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaTFC Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Unfortunately the game will be played in Comayagua, Honduras due to CONCACAF rules stating that the games must be played at 8:00pm. I still recommend Nicaragua as a travel destination though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 quote:Originally posted by CanadaTFC Unfortunately the game will be played in Comayagua, Honduras due to CONCACAF rules stating that the games must be played at 8:00pm. i dont follow...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaTFC Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Instead of Esteli playing their home game in esteli, they will play in Honduras. Their stadium doesn't have any lights, and the stadium in Managua has lights but a ****ty playing surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 WTF, can a club play a "home" match in a foreign country? That's bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaTFC Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Well Concacaf decided to be a bitch and not let them play in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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