Features

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.

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.

Enchanting Sound of Dimensión Costeña

If you’re looking to try something new and you just love the Caribbean, you have to give Dimensión Costeña a listen. This fantastic Nicaraguan music group has already been active for 27 years and in that time they have even travelled the world and expanded their fan base way beyond their homeland.

Masaya Welcomes Visitors to its Annual Three Month Patron Saint Festivities

The Nicaraguan city of Masaya, fondly referred to as the “City of Flowers” and also known as the “Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore”, is well into the swing of its three month-long patron saint festivities. Starting on 2 September with the celebration of the 169th birthday of the city, merrymaking will continue until December, incorporating traditional folkloric celebrations and Nicaragua’s national independence holidays, as well as local religious rituals and festivities in honor of the patron saint, San Jeronimo.

Nicaragua Explores Possibility of Joint Tourism Venture with Costa Rica

Nicaragua and Costa Rica both have many natural treasures that attract visitors from far and wide. These include volcanoes, tropical forests, vast lakes and an incredible variety of plant, animal and bird-life. In an effort to promote inter-country tourism, representatives from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are holding discussions with regard to the possibility of a joint tourism initiative between the two countries.

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