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Near the Xalteva Church in Granada, is the Museum and Natal House of Maria Romero. It stands as a reminder and monument to the humanitarian efforts and care that Sister Maria Romero provided to many. Her work and dedication to others, has been remembered and even led to her contributions and sacrifices being blessed by Pope Jean Paul II in the year 2002. Sister Maria Romero’s house of birth has been converted into museum to celebrate her life and has become one of the more memorable attractions in Nicaragua.
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Most people will recognize a toucan without ever seeing one face to face. This colorful, large-billed bird is unmistakable. Few would ever expect to spot one on a visit to Nicaragua, but if you spend some time in Nicaragua’s rainforests, that is exactly what you can expect to see.
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Cecilia & the Argonauts is a newly formed band, with a well-known Nicaraguan lead singer. Cecilia Ferrer was born in Sweden, but moved to Nicaragua and formed part of a band named Osiris in the year 1996. Nicaragua seemed to be good for Cecilia, as she also sang with two other bands, namely Stop and Macolla. In 1999, Cecilia Ferrer received the Z Musical Award in the category for Best Nicaraguan Performer. Cecilia returned to Sweden to further her studies as a musician at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, and it is here that Cecilia & the Argonauts came to life.
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If you plan to spend time walking Nicaragua’s National Parks, you might come across a Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni). You have to be attentive if you hope to see one because these slow moving creatures are not so easily spotted due to their lack of movement and cleaver coloring.
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When you travel a lot you will start to notice that even though the majority of a particular population may speak the same language, there are invariably at least one or two small groups of people who speak a different language or who even have a different culture. The Rama people are such a group who live in Nicaragua.
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Today, the ancient Maypole celebration that has played a part in the history of so many cultures is becoming a forgotten tradition. However in Bluefields, Nicaragua which is far away from where this festive tradition is likely rooted, the celebration is very much alive.
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The Crab Soup Festival - Fiesta del Cangrejo - takes place on the Big and Little Corn Islands – Islas del Maíz - at the end of August. The Crab Soup Festival is one of the main festivals held here at the beautiful Corn Islands. The islands are situated in the Caribbean and are relatively isolated from the rest of the world.
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As with many countries, there are legends and folklores that are retold by the adults to the next generation. Some countries share similar tales, with slight changes to the characters, and some just know the legends by different names. Generally, the outcome, meaning or moral of the story remains the same.
