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The history behind the creation of the Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea, or Archeological Museum Gregorio Aguilar Barea, started in 1949, when a group of students began to comb through the countryside in search of valuable artifacts and relics that were left behind by previous generations, forming part of the history of Nicaragua. The former mayor of Juigalpa, Gregorio Aguilar Barea, was the founder and the driving force behind the museum, and it is therefore named in his honor. The Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea is one of the most treasured attractions in Juigalpa, as it is not only a link to the town’s heritage, but to that of Nicaragua.
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The small rural community of Cacaulí, situated between Esteli and Somoto in Nicaragua, would have remained a quiet little village, undiscovered by the rest of the world, if not for one life-changing event experienced by one of the village boys almost two decades ago.
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Reggaeton and hip hop singer, Torombolo, together with the other members of the group Camillion Entertainment Latino, has coined a new term to describe their own style of music, namely “Bayggeaton”. This new style is a blend of reggaeton with elements typical of (San Francisco) Bay Area music.
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In response to the growing number of tourists visiting Nicaragua, a number of new hotels have opened and tour operators have increased the number and choices of tour packages. In an interesting new initiative, Nicaragua’s Minister of Tourism, Mario Salinas, has signed an agreement with farmers in Nicaragua’s northern tobacco and coffee farming areas with the aim of developing the region’s tourism infrastructure.
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Approximately fifteen minutes away from Matagalpa lies the El Arenal Nature Reserve. Here, amongst it’s more than a thousand four hundred hectares, live peaceful farming communities who practice sustainable farming as taught to them by conservation establishments. Not only is the reserve home to these farmers but to the Santa Maria de Ostuma, which is active in conservation and the education of the public, as well as being a support system for the reserve communities and their children.
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The Pelican Eyes Resort, or Piedras y Olas, in San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua, is a resort with a difference. It is not only dedicated to the comfort of and professional service delivery for their guests, but plays a significant part in the conservation of the wildlife in Nicaragua and in the community. Funds received at the Pelican Eyes Resort in regard to accommodation, supports organizations such as the Fundacion A. Jean Brugger, which helps the local community with education and welfare programs. Staying at Piedras y Olas is a luxurious and enjoyable experience, as well as rare and unique.
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Nicaragua is known for its many secluded areas that are far removed from the bustle of the cities and the destinations most popular with tourists. Visitors to Nicaragua often prefer getting away from the main stream of the tourist industry and exploring the road less traveled. Finding a tranquil beach-side village, surrounded by the beauty of nature and friendly locals is considered to be priceless discovery. While Poneloya might be popular, it has all the mentioned features.
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Situated in the village of Chaguitillo, not far from the city of Sebaco in the Matagalpa district of Nicaragua, the Pre-Columbian Museum of Chaguitillo is a fascinating place to visit to gain insight into the ancient history that shaped this beautiful part of the country.
