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Howler Mountain Bike Race

Mountain bike enthusiasts from all over the world will be descending on Nicaragua in February to take part in a challenging and exciting racing event, which also raises funds to assist the local community. The Howler Mountain Bike Race will take place in San Juan del Sur, an ideal location for international entrants, as they will be able to explore its idyllic beaches and enjoy swimming, fishing and surfing excursions after participating in this great community initiative.

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Nicaragua Baseball 2009-2010 Season Preview

2009-2010 is the fifth season of the Nicaraguan Professional Baseball League (Liga Nicaragüense de Beisbol Profesional [LNBP]). Professional baseball in Nicaragua dates back to 1956. The list of prominent players includes Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Bert Campaneris, Mike Cuellar, and Marv Throneberry.

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Hiking the Cosiguina Volcano

If you enjoy hiking or walking and are planning a trip to Nicaragua soon, you may want to consider hiking the Cosiguina Volcano. This walk is relatively easy and will afford you with some stunning views of more than just water and trees. It is definitely worth the effort – it is one of Nicaragua’s lesser-known natural gems.

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Hertylandia

Herty Lewites was a well known politician in Nicaragua, during the Sandinista rule. He was elected as Minister of Tourism, putting him charge of projects to develop Nicaragua. The Montelimar Beach Resort and the Olof Palme Convention Centre were just two of his projects. After his retirement from government, Lewites took on a project that is still enjoyed by locals and visitors to Nicaragua, namely Hertylandia. Today the park has become a venue for families to enjoy a day of laughter and fun, and forget about their everyday lives.

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Experience Rural Life at Abundance Farm

Located on the outskirts of Diriamba in the Carazo department of Nicaragua, Abundance Farm is a family-run small holding and homestead offering guests the opportunity to experience day-to-day life from the perspective of rural Nicaraguans. Visitors will join in activities such as tending to crops and animals that provide food for those living at, and visiting, Abundance Farm, as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

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Tourism Conference to be Hosted by Nicaragua

It’s no secret that tourism plays a major role in the economy of many countries. Central America has long been a hotspot for tourism, yet certain countries have always been overlooked and underdeveloped. It seems all that is slowly changing as Nicaragua gets ready to host the upcoming Central America Tourism & Hotel Investment Exchange (CATHIE) conference.

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The Pech People

Near the border of Nicaragua lies a stretch of coast that is known as La Moskitia (Mosquito Coast), which can only be reached by sea. The dense tropical rain forests make this stretch of land unattractive to inhabitants, with only indigenous tribes living in La Moskitia at present. It is protected by various national parks and reserves, and one of the tribes that live in the forest, is the ancient Pech people.

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Lively Entertainment by Los Mejia Godoy

If you enjoy new musical experiences then a show by Los Mejia Godoy during your stay in Nicaragua is a must. This brilliant band consists of the brothers Carlos and Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy. The pair are excellent musicians and have become somewhat of a national icon.

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