The Brightly Colored Toucan of Nicaragua’s Forests

Most people will recognize a toucan without ever seeing one face to face. This colorful, large-billed bird is unmistakable. Few would ever expect to spot one on a visit to Nicaragua, but if you spend some time in Nicaragua’s rainforests, that is exactly what you can expect to see.

The Theatrical Masterpiece of El Güegüense

If you enjoy the theatre, then you simply must try to see El Güegüense the next time you visit Nicaragua. This theatrical play is often regarded as being Nicaragua’s signature theatrical masterpiece which combines music, dance, theatre and folklore into one beautiful, colorful drama.

Cecilia & the Argonauts – Making A Name for Themselves

Cecilia & the Argonauts is a newly formed band, with a well-known Nicaraguan lead singer. Cecilia Ferrer was born in Sweden, but moved to Nicaragua and formed part of a band named Osiris in the year 1996. Nicaragua seemed to be good for Cecilia, as she also sang with two other bands, namely Stop and Macolla. In 1999, Cecilia Ferrer received the Z Musical Award in the category for Best Nicaraguan Performer. Cecilia returned to Sweden to further her studies as a musician at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, and it is here that Cecilia & the Argonauts came to life.

The Slow Moving Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth

If you plan to spend time walking Nicaragua’s National Parks, you might come across a Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni). You have to be attentive if you hope to see one because these slow moving creatures are not so easily spotted due to their lack of movement and cleaver coloring.