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It is strange how the names of the larger cities that are located in the Carazo department are more familiar to travelers than the department itself. The capital city, Jinotepe, and cities such as San Marcos and Diriamba are well known destinations in Nicaragua, however, their department remains a mystery and almost invisible to many. Located near to Managua, most of the department is situated at approximately seven hundred meters above sea level and is home to an estimated hundred and seventy thousand residents.
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Located around 43 kilometers downstream from San Carlos on the Rio San Juan, Nicaragua, the eco-friendly Montecristo River Lodge offers visitors a superb getaway in naturally beautiful surroundings. The lodge is situated within the Montecristo Private Reserve, an important birding area which is home to the mystic Macua, after which Nicaragua’s national drink is named. The terrain is primary rain forest with a wealth of exotic vegetation and wild orchids, as well as being home to ocelots and a variety of monkeys, amphibians and reptiles.
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It’s not unusual to see the heroes of an action movie light up a cigar after successfully accomplishing whatever task it was that they set out to do. Cigars have long been a symbol of personal accomplishment – a symbol of relaxation and luxury. Yet very few of us know anything more about cigars. Considering that the making of these items creates jobs for thousands of people in Nicaragua, a visit to a cigar factory may well interest you!
