Fascinating Museums in Nicaragua
No visit to a foreign country is complete without a trip to at least one of the country’s many museums. Nicaragua is certainly no exception and the country has several fine museums that are well worth visiting. While some of these Nicaraguan museums may not be as big or as modern as museums found in other parts of the world, they do offer little gems of information regarding the culture, people and history of Nicaragua. Nicaragua is a fascinating country that has enjoyed periods of peace as well as turbulence. The various facets of its history are largely responsible for the culture and lifestyle of the people that is present today and so visiting these museums is a great way to gain understanding and insight into the many customs that you will likely experience during your travels.
Some of the museums in Nicaragua cover a broad spectrum of topics while others are more specifically focused on famous persons who have influenced the country’s history and people to a greater or lesser degree. The National Museum of Nicaragua is dedicated to the general history of the people and it features a variety of interesting art and artifacts from different time periods during the country’s history. When you visit you will benefit from the services of a tour guide who will be able to provide you with interesting insight into the various exhibits. If you are more interested in art, however, you might want to visit the Centro de Art which is dedicated solely to this subject. The Acahualinca Footprints Museum, on the other hand, is more like a park than a museum. This massive archeological sight allows you to examine the footprints of people who once lived in the area an estimated 6000 years ago. The many different footprints provide stirring insight into the lives of those who lived so many years ago.
Other museums, such as the Julio Cortazar Museum, the Ruben Dario Archive-Museum, the Museum of the Revolution and the Sandino Museum, will also fascinate you and educate you as you dive into the history of Nicaragua. Why not make a point of visiting at least five of the most interesting museums that can be found in this country the next time you visit? You might well be surprised by what you find.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-01-05 15:28:28
he's great and i'd like to know more about him if possible. thank you.
2010-01-04 00:49:26
estabien esto de lo de el museo de la revolucion pero si lespido alos mienbros de los convatiente historicos que le pongan mas enpeno par qu elo turistas lo visiten y qu el e exigan a alcalde aque apoye este balioso museo que es parte de la historia
2009-11-21 02:32:03
hola me llamo omar soy de leon pero vivo en new jersey por casualida alguien conose a una persona que trabaja en el museo de rubendario ella se apellida reyes o creo que el hijo de ella es victor reyes el es mi amigo pero no tengo contcto con el si alguien lee esto mi correo es omarespinoza5@yahoo.com gracias
2009-11-19 23:49:23
100 pesos or 1 dollar
2009-11-16 17:20:00
what is the price to go to the museum for the day. the other museum is priced but i would like the price for this
2009-09-29 15:07:08
quiero conocer lugares historicos y esta es la mejor pag 100 / nica.................
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