Visit the Museum and Natal House of Maria Romero
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.
Features - Editor - 27 August 2007
The Brightly Colored Toucan of Nicaragua’s Forests
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.
Features - Editor - 14 August 2007
Cecilia & the Argonauts – Making A Name for Themselves
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.
Features - Editor - 06 August 2007
The Slow Moving Hoffmann’s Two-toed Sloth
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.
Features - Editor - 30 July 2007
The Indigenous Rama People of Nicaragua
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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