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The Miraflor Nature Reserve

Arriving at this unique Reserve, visitors can immerse themselves in the natural habitat brought out by the diverse variety of flora and fauna - you take a deep breath - gently exhaling the crisp, clean air slightly scented by the dense forests. Suddenly you realise this is no ordinary reserve, rather your standing in the middle of Nicaragua’s national wonder, the Miraflor Nature Reserve.

The Infamous Somoza Family

The Somoza dynasty began on 1 February 1896 with the birth of Anastasio Somoza Garcia. He was born to a coffee planter in Managua and led the privileged life that the wealthy often do. Because of their financial situation, Anastasio Somoza Garcia was able to receive an education at various American schools in Philadelphia where the family had relatives. It was in the United States of America that Somoza Garcia met his wife, Salvadora Debayle Sacsa, the heiress of a wealthy family.

The Pirates of Nicaragua

Throughout the history of Nicaragua, pirates have played an extremely unsavory role. Most of Nicaragua’s towns and villages were savagely plundered by the pirates leaving Nicaraguans to rebuild their towns and lives, many times over. Even though the role of the pirates in Nicaragua was negative during its day, the folklore left behind many legends, stories and myths that are still told today.

The Surf Sanctuary in Las Salinas

When we think about the idyllic life, ‘La Vida Sencilla’ or ‘the simple life’ seems to pop into mind, but for most of us it’s an unrealistic dream, an impossible desire, yet an attractive goal that we like to keep close to our hearts in an attempt to justify life in general. But for a group of five friends ‘La Vida Sencilla’ has become a reality, a way of life and they want to share this amazing experience with you.

Violetta Chamorro – Nicaragua's First Woman President

They say there is a first for everything, and in Nicaragua, the honor goes to Violetta Chamorro. She was born on 8 October 1929 and became the wife of a popular journalist and publisher, Joaquin Chamorro. Her husband served time in prison for his articles that spoke of corruption and exposed many unsavory aspects of the Nicaraguan government. Tragically, Joaquin Chamorro was assassinated on 10 January 1978 and thereafter Violetta Chamorro would become a publisher and literary foot soldier in the fight against political corruption and for the hope of a brighter future in Nicaragua.

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