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Located in a beautifully restored mid-19th century building in the historical center of Granada, Mi Museo is home to an extensive collection of Pre-Columbian ceramics dating back to as early as 2000 BC. Visitors can view more than 5,000 pieces at leisure and at no charge, while learning about the artistic and cultural history of Nicaragua. The Granada Collection at Mi Museo was opened in December 2005 by Peder Kolind, with the intention of promoting the importance of conserving Nicaragua's archeological and cultural artifacts and promoting archeological and historical research, and to make this available to visitors at no cost.
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Native to the Americas, including Nicaragua, armadillos are fascinating creatures. Classified as mammals, armadillos are characterized by their leathery armored shell which some species use to protect themselves by rolling up into a ball, while others may dig their way into a shallow trench with only their armor exposed. The various species of armadillos range from the giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus) which can grow up to 150cm in length and weigh up to 59 kgs, through to the diminutive pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) which reaches a maximum of only 15cm in length.
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Nicaraguan poet, writer, sociologist and translator, Isolda Hurtado, was born in Granada on January 22, 1956. She studied Sociology and Philosophy at the University of New Orleans, later going on to study Photography, Theater and Languages at the New Orleans University of Loyola, before completing graduate studies in Development Cooperation with the Latin American School of Social Sciences (Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales - FLACSO). As a co-founder of the Nicaraguan Association of Writers (ANIDE), Isolda Hurtado served in the position of chairperson from 2010 to 2012.
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With non-profit environmentally-friendly hostels in both León and Estelí, SONATI offers visitors the opportunity enjoy a clean and tranquil setting in the heart of these popular Nicaraguan destinations, knowing that all profits from the hostels are used to finance SONATI's free environmental programs. SONATI is a non-profit organization that believes that everyone can make a difference, and they promote this philosophy through education projects, volunteer programs, eco-tours and the León and Estelí hostels where like-minded eco-tourists gather to enjoy the natural beauty of Nicaragua.
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Named in honor of legendary NASA astronaut, Neil Armstrong, a new observatory was recently inaugurated at the Pierre & Marie Curie high school in Managua. International astronomers, foreign dignitaries and government officials joined educators and students at the opening ceremony on February 22, 2013, where it was made known that, as the first observatory in Latin America dedicated to education, the observatory will be open to all schools and universities. The Neil Armstrong Observatory will be run by distinguished Nicaraguan scientist, Dr Jaime Incer.
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The annual International Poetry Festival in Granada has grown from small beginnings to be a prestigious event, drawing poets and poetry enthusiasts from around the world. In 2013, the 9th edition of the festival took place on 17-24 February, and paid homage to Ecuadorian poet, priest and sculptor, Ernesto Cardenal, who gave a reading of his works at the San Franciso Convent on the Friday of the eight-day festival.
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Taking place on Ometepe Island on February 16, 2013, Fuego y Agua is a marathon offering runners the option of competing over a distance of 25km, 50km or 100 km, with a new 70 km "Survival Run" obstacle course being thrown into the mix this year. This will be the fourth time the event is taking place and organizers anticipate up to 500 competitors will be participating, among them quite a number of award-winning international athletes. The 100K route winds its way around the island, ascending and descending parts of the Concepción and Maderas volcanoes, traveling along sandy beaches, dirt tracks and paved roads, past towns, villages and plantations. The shorter races use portions of the 100K route. The Survival Run will follow a completely new route that will reportedly only be revealed on the day of the race, but runners are assured that it will test them to the limit.
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According to a recent report by Nicaragua's export authority - Centro de Trámites de las Exporaciones (CETREX) – coffee has reclaimed its position at the top of the list of the country's exported products. Coffee reportedly accounted for $519 million in sales in 2012, with the United States being the top trading partner for Nicaragua's exports, which include beef, sugarcane, beans, seafood, dairy products and peanuts. Coffee first arrived in Nicaragua in the 1800s and today there are more than 45,000 family owned and operated coffee farms, as well as a number of commercial coffee plantations, the majority of which farm in a manner that preserves the environment.
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