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Nicaragua is a beautiful country with plenty of natural attractions for visitors to explore. Unfortunately a number of its attractions are not that well known. One example of this is the Peñas Blancas Massif, which is a large mountain mass located in the country’s northern departments of Matagalpa and Jinotega.
Hundreds of years ago, long before the Spanish conquerors arrived on the shores Nicaragua and started to exert their influence on the people of the land, the Sutiaba tribe were the indigenous people living in the area now known as Leon. The descendents of this fascinating group of people are still living in Leon today and the legacy of their ancestors can be easily discovered through a trip to the Sutiaba Museum.
It is strange how the names of the larger cities that are located in the Carazo department are more familiar to travelers than the department itself. The capital city, Jinotepe, and cities such as San Marcos and Diriamba are well known destinations in Nicaragua, however, their department remains a mystery and almost invisible to many. Located near to Managua, most of the department is situated at approximately seven hundred meters above sea level and is home to an estimated hundred and seventy thousand residents.
Located around 43 kilometers downstream from San Carlos on the Rio San Juan, Nicaragua, the eco-friendly Montecristo River Lodge offers visitors a superb getaway in naturally beautiful surroundings. The lodge is situated within the Montecristo Private Reserve, an important birding area which is home to the mystic Macua, after which Nicaragua’s national drink is named. The terrain is primary rain forest with a wealth of exotic vegetation and wild orchids, as well as being home to ocelots and a variety of monkeys, amphibians and reptiles.
It’s not unusual to see the heroes of an action movie light up a cigar after successfully accomplishing whatever task it was that they set out to do. Cigars have long been a symbol of personal accomplishment – a symbol of relaxation and luxury. Yet very few of us know anything more about cigars. Considering that the making of these items creates jobs for thousands of people in Nicaragua, a visit to a cigar factory may well interest you!
The majestic old La Polvora Fortress stands at the end of Calle Real Xalteva in Granada, and serves as a reminder of a time when this lovely part of Nicaragua needed protection from invaders. From the fortress visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of virtually the entire city of Granada, as well as the beautiful Lake Managua and the renowned Mombacho Volcano.
If you’re planning a trip to Nicaragua soon you’re probably on the look-out for some great destinations in this big and beautiful country. Rama Cay may prove to be the kind of place you’d like to list on your agenda. This beautiful little island has a surprisingly large amount to offer visitors and no visit to Bluefields is quite complete without a visit to Rama Cay.
Located at the point where Nicaragua’s magnificent Rio Colorado meets the ocean, Playa Colorado is an absolute surfer’s paradise. This beautiful stretch of beach has been quite a well-kept secret among surfers, but as Nicaragua is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination and as surfers are beginning to realize what the country’s coastline has to offer, Playa Colorado is attracting both professional and leisure surfers from far and wide. Of course, surfing is not the only attraction of Playa Colorado, but for the majority of surfers all that matters is the quality and consistency of the swell, and by all accounts it is exceptional.
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