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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, ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• “El Macua”: Nicaragua’s Emerging Signature Drink

  Many countries including Mexico, Cuba and Russia have one thing in common: Each has a national cocktail that they can truly say represents their country and their culture. This is where ...

• Volunteering in Nicaragua

  As in many countries, there are many local and international organizations operating throughout Nicaragua that welcome the assistance and voluntary work that is offered by students, tourists ...

• Nicaraguan Wild Felines

  It isn’t difficult to understand why the imagination is so easily captivated by cats. Even the common domestic cat has a certain mystery to it – an allure that cannot quite be pinpointed. ...

• Birding in Nicaragua

  While visiting the beauty of Nicaragua, it is recommended that time be put aside for the diverse and unique bird life that is located here. The majorities of the species that are found in ...

• The Intermezzo del Bosque in Managua

  Nicaragua is a beautiful country filled with nature, culture and history. The most popular events are most likely the numerous festivals and carnivals held every year at different times in ...