Agenda

University of Maryland-Robert H.Smith Business School

Study Abroad

Nicaragua-Winter Term 2013

Saturday, Jan 5 Managua Evening arrival	Sunday, Jan 6 Managua Casual	Monday, Jan 7 Managua Business Casual	Tuesday, Jan 8 Managua Business Casual	Wednesday, Jan 9 Granada Casual
Travel day Evening arrival -8:00- 9:00 Managua airport Hotel shuttle transfer to Camino Real- check in Welcome & orientation meeting Welcome bags Itinerary & Q&A	Breakfast at Hotel Camino Real -8:00-9:30 Palacio Nacional short stop to see historic museum/ govt center/old cathedral-tour  hr. Codice- upscale art gallery whose Nicaraguan owner travels throughout Nicaragua to find artisans short interview -LUNCH-12:30 Olas Verdes Wellness Café/shop individual tables-on patio . Owner describes her business experience etc in Nicaragua . Tour local trades market speak w various booth owners. Reception  at  English/Spanish language bookstore  with Susan Bursey who will discuss running a business in the political climate of Nicaragua. Dinner at Pan Y Vino on Frontera Books property.	Breakfast at Hotel Camino Real - 7:00-8:30 Time with UAM students and UNAN Innovation Entrepreneurs groups with time to get in topic groups and work together. Meet/greet UMD, UAM, students UNAN Innovtion Group. Review products to market Presentations? -LUNCH-12:30 Lunch Buffet at Ruta Maya with Juan Paulino, Emily Martinz, Emily Hews & Marta Jamileth Perez, Esperanza in Accion. Foundation supporting local artisans and potters with micro-lending Comerico Justo – Fair Trade. Presentation? Visit store- Discuss possibility of this group marketing products for Innovation group Mombacho Chocolate Factory Tour and Tasting. Discuss business opportunities ( John Wyss owner to give tour) Dinner at famous hacienda restaurant w local musician	Breakfast at Hotel Camino Real 7:00-8:30 Drive to UAM or UNAN campus by bus . work in group wit products etc? Lunch-12:30? UAM ? ?? TBA Last year was LAFISE Bank  Executive cafeteria Presentation by LAFISE  rep (Financial Investment Group)- all 3 groups participate. Continue Work with Innovation clients  UAM Campus or UNAN Campus. Complete course with entrepeneurs: Award Grants if available. Speaker: Possibly Roger Cornado business owner and professor at UAM. Dinner at local Buffet Restaurant Can be group choice. 6:00	Breakfast at Hotel Camino Real 7:00-8:30-Check out Stop at Volcan Masaya and Natural Science /History Museum. LUNCH-  Tip Top Check in: Hotel Corazon in Granada 2:00 Meet with UAM students-Carol Rea and Puedo Lear Board of Directors Visit Reading room site at Hotel Corazon Work as groups with Puedo Leer’s both projects. Give presentations? 4:00or 5:00 Meet with Tim Rogers, Nicaragua Discuss political scene etc. present recommendations here or in a.m. Include UAM Tim and Carols group at meal Dinner at  Parrilla Grill Restaurant 6:30 pre ordered menu. or Garden Café also preordered menu.
Meals on your own	Dinner- Pan Y Vino Buffett Lodging Camino Real	Dinner- Donia Hayde’s group dinner Lodging-Camino Real	Dinner- casual Lodging-Camino Real	Dinner-Zaquan/Garden Café Lodging-Hotel Corazon

Thursday, Jan 10 Granada Business Casual	Friday, Jan 11 Granada Business Casual	Saturday, Jan 12 San Juan del Sur Casual	Sunday Jan, 13 San Juan del Sur Casual	Monday, Jan 14 San Juan del Sur Business Casual
Breakfast at Hotel Corazon 7:00-8:30 Groups: include UAM -Work with library program in a.m  Visit libraries discuss loans etc with  community leaders. Visit Puedo Lear- see Darrel’s house- an good example of renovated Colonial Design – near library Work with Nicarqgua Dispatch team - Lunch at Hotel con Corazon with teams, groups and attendees.  Presentations if needed at Luncheon Boat tour of the Islettas 3:00-4:00 Return to hotel . Dinner as a group in Granada	Breakfast at Hotel Corazon 7:30—8:30  Bike tour  - lunch on own Tour around Granada Free time or extra time if needed with group presentations etc. Possible boat our time if Thursday’s schedule is too tight.	Breakfast at Hotel Corazon 7:30-9:00 Check Out. Bus to Mombacho (20 min) 10:00 Visit Volcan Mombacho  Lunch – Tipico preordered at Tipico  restaurant on the way back. Travel to SJDS Check into Hotel Villa Isabella   -Dinner- Buffet dinner by the pool Free evening	Breakfast at Villa Isabella 7:30-10:00 Go to church, shopping, explore town.  Free time for canopy tour, surfing lessons etc Arrange beach trip with Richard Taxista as you like      Free time    -Dinner-  w/ entrepreurs past and present and families at Villa Isabella or El Globo	Breakfast at Villa Isabella- 7:30-8:30 Tour and visit Local  lending library project Spend time on group  presentation at  Casa Marina. For Microfinance clients Meet as needed with entrepreneur groups-
Dinner- in Granada Lodging- Hotel Con Corazon	Dinner –on own in Granada Lodging-Hotel Con Corazon	Dinner by pool at Villa Isabella Lodging Villa Isabella	Lunch on own Dinner at Villa Isabella/El Globo Lodging- Hotel Villa Isabella	Dinner- at El Colibri -small tables preordered  menu Lodging- Hotel Villa Isabella

Tuesday,  Jan15 San Juan del Sur              Casual	Wednesday, Jan 16 San Juan del Sur Business  Casual	Thursday Jan 17 Managua Casual	Friday Feb 18 Managua Casual
Breakfast at Villa Isabella 7:30-8:30 Continue work w groups with UAM in a.m. Lunch at Villa Isabella  Zip Line opportunity in afternoon or beach/surfing experience – Evening  free time	Breakfast at Villa Isabella 7:30-8:30 Seminar with UAM & SJDS entrepreneurs at Casa Marina -Lunch-  Continue seminar with associates in  micro-lending programs One on one with entrepreneurs to fine tune suggestions Awards  of Matching Grants Farewell Dinner at upscale Seafood Restaurant on the beach w groups staff etc. inc UAM students.	Breakfast at Villa Isabella- 7:30-8:30 Final beach morning option Sandwich lunch ready at  Casa Marina 12:30  late Check out Leave SJDS to Managua- 1:30 3:00 Meet with  successful local potter (Juan Palino) Tour Palino’s home and studio Tour San Juan de Oriente (village known for pottery) Return to Managua- w last shopping stops Final Dinner (Group Choice of restaurant- new or previously experienced) or possibly University? Buffett Dinner at Camino Real is an option Return to Camino Real	Depart Camino Real 5AM by shuttle bus. Hotel will provide breakfast if desired at 4:45 Program manager handles checkout Depart 7:30 am ( see possible booking changes and adjust arrangements Other Meals on own
Dinner-group choice or on own Lodging-Villa Isabella	Dinner/Timon or other seafood restaurant Lodging Villa Isabella	Dinner Lodging Camino Real	Travel day meals on own