The Barber

Everyone needs a haircut every now and then and here in Nicaragua you have your pick of barber shops. They are plentiful and varied so look around, pick the one you like and hop up on the chair, the one consistent feature you will find. The other one is the mirror on the wall.

You can find them anywhere from a classic shop along the main street to a wood shack outside the market. Walk along the backstreets and you will see that the front room of the house is now a source of income. Some are neat and tidy and well others are not. The end results always seem to be the same, a professional haircut.

Costs vary from C$20 to C$50 ($.80 to $2.00 US). The price seems to vary most due to location of the shop, with the most expensive close to city center.