Explore the beauty of Puerto Cabezas
Puerto Cabezas is the department capital of Raan and is situated on the Atlantic Coast. The city was recently officially renamed Bilwi, but most locals still refer to it as Puerto Cabezas. It is located 560 km northeast of Managua and has quite a sizable population made up of English, Spanish, Miskito and Sumo speaking individuals. While there is a large Miskito presence in the area, the majority of the people from the city of Puerto Cabezas are Spanish speaking. However almost all people from the province speak Miskito and it is this language which dominates the area.
Visitors to Puerto Cabezas (Bilwi) often choose to stay at the local Hotel which offers a variety of rooms at different price ranges to meet whatever demand they receive. Shopping is best done at the two local town markets – San Jeronimo (Masaya Market) and Mercado Municipal (Miskito Market). The Miskito Market is one of the best places to go for fresh vegetables. Much of the local food is made with coconuts, rice, beans and fish and is a treat to the senses. Coconut bread is also used extensively. While many of the vegetables to be found here are imported, most of the fish and other sea creatures are caught fresh from the sea. Though there are many restaurants, most have a similar menu. With a little bit of effort you will quickly be able to find more exciting dining such as snack bars, pizzerias and fritangas. Prices vary from place to place.
If you visit Puerto Cabezas, you will find yourself just a short walk away from the Caribbean Sea. The beautiful blue waters of the sea are generally quite empty and very appealing, though caution should be exercised if you plan to venture to the sandy shores on your own: lone visitors have been assaulted here in the past. During the Semana Santa, the Vocana area becomes home to one big party and is quite enjoyable. During the rest of the year, night-time entertainment comes in the form of four disco clubs that are open almost every day of the week. Tuapi is the location of a popular swimming hole if you are looking for company. You may wish to visit the fascinating and friendly Miskito communities in the area while you are at it. On weekends, most residents flock to the stadium where they can watch live baseball games as well as woman’s softball and soccer games.
Why not visit Puerto Cabezas. You may find it to be a real surprise!
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2010-07-10 15:39:56
when I was a child.(in the late 40 and early 50s every where i went every one spoke english, to church,to the hospital,to the stores,our neighbors. when i was adotped and moved to USA, only new a few words in spanish. My brothers and sisters had to learn spanish when the president made a ruling that all business and schooling had to be done in spanish.At least that was what was reported to me by my family.And if you will look, or read newspapers you will find many english names. Please correct me if i am wrong.i was only six years old when i left.i do believe that the bristish were there for about 200years or so. my parents were from honduras,her parents moved ot port, when she was a child.
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2010-04-08 20:00:11
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2010-01-26 17:45:38
As a girl we often visited Puerto Cabezas in the 50's and early 60's, many good times and wonderful people. We were there once when a hurricane was threatening. The local weatherman let us kids go with him as he checked his wind measurements.
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