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Aristh Delgado, better known as DJ Craze, was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on 19 November 1977. During the merciless war that engulfed Nicaragua in the 1980’s, the Delgado family fled their homeland and moved to San Francisco in California. Not long after they arrived in California, the family decided to move to the city of Miami in Florida, where they still live today. As a young child, DJ Craze was told that he could be whatever he chose if he put his mind to it. So he put his fingers to his turntables, and jumped onto the road that would lead him to stardom.
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Just outside the city of Leon lies Chichigalpha. Located at the foot of the San Cristobal Volcano, Nicaragua, it has not become famous for the beauty and fascination of the mountain, but for its rum. Interestingly, the Ingenio San Antonia sugar factory not only produces sugar in the region, but uses the cane sugar to generate electricity. And even though the sugar factory is a large industry in Chichigalpa, it is the attraction of the rum factory, Flor de Cana, that steals the show.
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Nicaragua is a diverse and beautiful holiday destination. Its magnificent wildlife and unique natural landscapes of lush forests and rivers, have led to approximately eighty percent of Nicaragua being protected and its fauna and flora cared for by wildlife conservation organizations. The 4 800 acres of coastal beaches and forests of the Rio Escalante Chacocente Wildlife Refuge were put under the protection of the Richland Centre, Community Conservation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to study the area and assist in its safe keeping.
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Nicaragua is known as one of the coffee capitals of the world. Breathtaking coffee plantations lie scattered amongst the spectacular Nicaraguan landscapes. One of the most beautiful working coffee plantations is located just outside Granada. The Cuttire Farm is a privately owned coffee farm that has many attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. Over and above the attractions here, guests will lose themselves in the splendor of the views and natural wonders that surround the farm.
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The San Ramón Waterfall (also known as Cascada San Ramón) is situated about a third of the way up the southern slope of the Maderas Volcano on the island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. There are a number of ways to reach the beginning of the trail to the waterfall, but the last two kilometers or so can only be covered on foot. On seeing the stunning beauty of the San Ramón Waterfall, many visitors to the lovely island of Ometepe agree that the effort of the hike is well worthwhile.
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The national bird of Nicaragua is the Turquoise-brown Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) or Guardabarranco. This stunning bird species is known for its remarkable coloring and habits. There is little doubt as to why a Nicaraguan music duo decided to name themselves after this renowned bird. This is the story of Guardabarranco.
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With the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, the largest freshwater lake in Central America, volcanoes, mountain ranges, cloud forests, rainforests, abundant bird and animal life and more, Nicaragua is a country of great beauty and contrasts with much to offer tourists. Recognizing the value of the increasingly popular concept of eco-tourism, close to 20% of the country’s territory has been designated as protected areas and includes nature reserves, national parks and biological reserves. The Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (INTUR) is engaged in extensive plans for developing tourism during 2008.
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To find a group of some of the most beautiful women in Nicaragua, one has to look no further than the Miss Nicaragua 2008 contest. Miss Nicaragua is a contest not only about beauty, but integrity, personality, intelligence and leadership qualities. With most entrants of the Miss Nicaragua 2008 pageant already meeting all the requirements, it will once again be a nail-biting contest and a very difficult decision for the judges.
