Your Nicaragua blog 2008-10-01T10:51:49+01:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-10-01T10:51:49+01:00 2008-10-01T10:51:49+01:00 2008-10-01T10:51:49+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/enchanting-sound-of-dimension-costena Editor Features

If you’re looking to try something new and you just love the Caribbean, you have to give Dimensión Costeña a listen. This fantastic Nicaraguan music group has already been active for 27 years and in that time they have even travelled the world and expanded their fan base way beyond their homeland.

If you’re looking to try something new and you just love the Caribbean, you have to give Dimensión Costeña a listen. This fantastic Nicaraguan music group has already been active for 27 years and in that time they have even travelled the world and expanded their fan base way beyond their homeland. 2008-09-24T10:48:05+01:00 2008-09-24T10:48:05+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/masaya-welcomes-visitors-to-its-annual-three-month-patron-saint-festivities Editor Features

The Nicaraguan city of Masaya, fondly referred to as the “City of Flowers” and also known as the “Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore”, is well into the swing of its three month-long patron saint festivities. Starting on 2 September with the celebration of the 169th birthday of the city, merrymaking will continue until December, incorporating traditional folkloric celebrations and Nicaragua’s national independence holidays, as well as local religious rituals and festivities in honor of the patron saint, San Jeronimo.

The Nicaraguan city of Masaya, fondly referred to as the “City of Flowers” and also known as the “Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore”, is well into the swing of its three month-long patron saint festivities. Starting on 2 September with the celebration of the 169th birthday of the city, merrymaking will continue until December, incorporating traditional folkloric celebrations and Nicaragua’s national independence holidays, as well as local religious rituals and festivities in honor of the patron saint, San Jeronimo. 2008-09-18T10:05:49+01:00 2008-09-18T10:05:49+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/surfs-up-at-playa-colorado Editor Travel

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.

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. 2008-09-09T10:41:46+01:00 2008-09-09T10:41:46+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/discover-the-natural-wonders-of-moyogalpa Editor Travel

Known by some as the Gateway to Ometepe, Moyogalpa may pop up on your list of travel destinations if you are planning a trip to Nicaragua soon. Moyogalpa is a municipality situated in the Rivas department of Nicaragua. It has great services and plenty of interesting legends, though many would not consider it to be ultimate travel destination in Nicaragua.

Known by some as the Gateway to Ometepe, Moyogalpa may pop up on your list of travel destinations if you are planning a trip to Nicaragua soon. Moyogalpa is a municipality situated in the Rivas department of Nicaragua. It has great services and plenty of interesting legends, though many would not consider it to be ultimate travel destination in Nicaragua. 2008-09-03T14:19:15+01:00 2008-09-03T14:19:15+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/a-unique-tour-of-hervideros-de-san-jacinto Editor Travel

If you’re visiting Nicaragua and would like to experience something somewhat unique, give the Hervideros de San Jacinto a try. The attraction is situated on the southeast flank of the Telica Volcano and it bubbles and froths busily in the shadow of this 1 060 meter smoking giant.

If you’re visiting Nicaragua and would like to experience something somewhat unique, give the Hervideros de San Jacinto a try. The attraction is situated on the southeast flank of the Telica Volcano and it bubbles and froths busily in the shadow of this 1 060 meter smoking giant. 2008-08-27T13:09:28+01:00 2008-08-27T13:09:28+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/nicaragua-explores-possibility-of-joint-tourism-venture-with-costa-rica Editor Features

Nicaragua and Costa Rica both have many natural treasures that attract visitors from far and wide. These include volcanoes, tropical forests, vast lakes and an incredible variety of plant, animal and bird-life. In an effort to promote inter-country tourism, representatives from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are holding discussions with regard to the possibility of a joint tourism initiative between the two countries.

Nicaragua and Costa Rica both have many natural treasures that attract visitors from far and wide. These include volcanoes, tropical forests, vast lakes and an incredible variety of plant, animal and bird-life. In an effort to promote inter-country tourism, representatives from Nicaragua and Costa Rica are holding discussions with regard to the possibility of a joint tourism initiative between the two countries. 2008-08-20T11:57:34+01:00 2008-08-20T11:57:34+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/the-magnificent-churches-of-chinandega Editor Travel

The town of Chinandega, Nicaragua, is located about a hundred and thirty kilometers outside of Managua and is most known for its agricultural industry that produces sugarcane, oils, flour, liquor and due to its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it is also a shrimp producer. Its tropical weather is a lure for tourist and the greatest attractions in Chinandega are its churches. Historic, beautiful and magnificent, they are monuments to the heritage of the town, and are still in use today.

The town of Chinandega, Nicaragua, is located about a hundred and thirty kilometers outside of Managua and is most known for its agricultural industry that produces sugarcane, oils, flour, liquor and due to its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it is also a shrimp producer. Its tropical weather is a lure for tourist and the greatest attractions in Chinandega are its churches. Historic, beautiful and magnificent, they are monuments to the heritage of the town, and are still in use today. 2008-08-14T13:38:30+01:00 2008-08-14T13:38:30+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/nicaraguas-beijing-olympic-update Editor Features

Nicaragua has been waiting since 1968 to win a medal at the Olympic Games. It has been a goal that has eluded the courageous and hardworking athletes from the country in all of the last nine Olympic Games and for now, as the Beijing Olympics progresses, Nicaragua has placed its hope in the events that still remain. In 1996, the team came very close to the bronze medal, as the baseball team made it through to the semifinals, but tragically lost to the USA team. But all hope is not lost, as athletes and supporters back home hold onto the dream of winning a medal.

Nicaragua has been waiting since 1968 to win a medal at the Olympic Games. It has been a goal that has eluded the courageous and hardworking athletes from the country in all of the last nine Olympic Games and for now, as the Beijing Olympics progresses, Nicaragua has placed its hope in the events that still remain. In 1996, the team came very close to the bronze medal, as the baseball team made it through to the semifinals, but tragically lost to the USA team. But all hope is not lost, as athletes and supporters back home hold onto the dream of winning a medal. 2008-08-06T13:07:56+01:00 2008-08-06T13:07:56+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/museo-arqueologico-gregorio-aguilar-barea Editor Features

The history behind the creation of the Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea, or Archeological Museum Gregorio Aguilar Barea, started in 1949, when a group of students began to comb through the countryside in search of valuable artifacts and relics that were left behind by previous generations, forming part of the history of Nicaragua. The former mayor of Juigalpa, Gregorio Aguilar Barea, was the founder and the driving force behind the museum, and it is therefore named in his honor. The Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea is one of the most treasured attractions in Juigalpa, as it is not only a link to the town’s heritage, but to that of Nicaragua.

The history behind the creation of the Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea, or Archeological Museum Gregorio Aguilar Barea, started in 1949, when a group of students began to comb through the countryside in search of valuable artifacts and relics that were left behind by previous generations, forming part of the history of Nicaragua. The former mayor of Juigalpa, Gregorio Aguilar Barea, was the founder and the driving force behind the museum, and it is therefore named in his honor. The Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea is one of the most treasured attractions in Juigalpa, as it is not only a link to the town’s heritage, but to that of Nicaragua. 2008-07-29T10:50:08+01:00 2008-07-29T10:50:08+01:00 http://www.nicaragua.com/blog/seaside-mariana-spa-and-golf-resort Editor Travel

The two kilometer stretch of undeveloped coastline between La Boquita and Pochomil in Nicaragua has been chosen as the site for the largest tourism development in the country’s history – the Seaside Mariana Spa and Golf Resort. This ambitious project, which will feature a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, aims to become a major tourist attraction in this beautiful Central American country.

The two kilometer stretch of undeveloped coastline between La Boquita and Pochomil in Nicaragua has been chosen as the site for the largest tourism development in the country’s history – the Seaside Mariana Spa and Golf Resort. This ambitious project, which will feature a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, aims to become a major tourist attraction in this beautiful Central American country.