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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.
Howler Monkeys – Loud Mouths of Nicaragua
If you ever manage to visit the beautiful forests of Nicaragua, there is one creature that you are far more likely to hear before you see it. The howler monkey (Alouatta sp.) is widely famed for its incredibly loud vocalizations and people often think that they are much closer than they really are as a result.
Semana Santa
Holy Week, also known as “Semana Santa”, is a traditional celebration that has been a part of Nicaraguan culture for more than 470 years. Semana Santa is not advertised with jumping Easter bunnies, colorful chocolate eggs or egg hunts. On the contrary, Semana Santa is a part of Nicaragua’s culture that is taken so seriously that the entire country grinds to a halt to take part in the festivities and rituals. It is a combination of deeply rooted indigenous rituals and religious traditions that commemorates the death of Jesus and celebrates his resurrection.
Guardatinaja – A Unique Creature in Nicaragua
One of Nicaragua’s smaller and rarer creatures is the diminutive little Guardatinaja (Agouti paca) which may be found scuttling around through the forest undergrowth. These small rodents are quite colorful when compared to other rodents yet their speckled bodies help them to blend seamlessly with their natural environment.
The White-headed Capuchin
By now most people recognize the familiar face of the White-headed Capuchin (Cebus capucinus) as having appeared in a number of movies, advertisements, and television commercials. Fans of the TV Series ‘Friends’ will recognize ‘Marcel’ and those who have seen ‘Outbreak’ will perhaps remember this friendly little chap, albeit in a less positive light.
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