Travel Through the Region of Carazo

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.

Increase in Nicaragua’s Tourism Options

In response to the growing number of tourists visiting Nicaragua, a number of new hotels have opened and tour operators have increased the number and choices of tour packages. In an interesting new initiative, Nicaragua’s Minister of Tourism, Mario Salinas, has signed an agreement with farmers in Nicaragua’s northern tobacco and coffee farming areas with the aim of developing the region’s tourism infrastructure.