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New Tours from the Nicaragua Tourism Board

Positioned between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the beautiful country of Nicaragua is a fascinating land of stunning scenery and friendly people. Nicaragua’s turbulent recent history has left its volcanoes, abundant waterways, historic colonial towns and peaceful rural villages relatively undiscovered by the tourism trade.

Explore the Peaceful Beauty of Pearl Lagoon

The attractive town of Pearl Lagoon (Laguna de Perlas) situated in the municipality of the same name, is the largest coastal lagoon in Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur (RAAS), one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. North of Bluefields, the capital of RAAS, the inhabitants of Pearl Lagoon form a clean, quiet and safe community. The town has lovely peaceful lanes that can be explored at leisure. People travel between Pearl Lagoon and Bluefield by water taxi, and boats ferry goods back and forth.

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.

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.

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.

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