English articles

• Chichigalpa – Town of Sugar and Rum

  Chichigalpa is known as the town of sugar and rum, as it forms the center of these two industries in the Chinandega Department of Nicaragua. The municipality of Chichigalpa covers some 225 ...

• Relax in Managua’s Parque Japón Nicaragua

  Considered to be unique in Central America in terms of theme and design, the Japan Park Nicaragua, or Parque Japón Nicaragua, was inaugurated on 28 February 2005. Covering an area of more than ...

• Sergio Ramírez – Politician and Literary Figure

  As part of the historic Group of Twelve, Nicaraguan writer and politician Sergio Ramírez features prominently in the history of his home country's struggle for freedom from the Somoza ...

• Earthship Pitaya Festival – Promoting Environmental Awareness

  The Earthship Pitaya Festival, known locally as Pitaya Fest, takes place in February every year in Nicaragua's seaside town of San Juan del Sur and the neighboring community of El Carizal. ...

• Lake Nicaragua’s History of Piracy Part 2

  Continued from: Lake Nicaragua's History of Piracy and Filibustering During the 18th century, conflict between Spain and Britain in the West Indies region kept authorities busy, providing an ...

• Lake Nicaragua’s History of Piracy and Filibustering

  Connected to the Caribbean Sea by the San Juan River, Lake Nicaragua is Central America's largest fresh water lake offering many water sport activities such as fishing and scuba diving, along ...

• Explore the Spectacular Cerro Arenal Natural Reserve

  Covering an area of around 1,428 hectares, and located along the road between Jinotega and Matagalpa, the Cerro Arenal Natural Reserve consists primarily of forested mountain slopes, with the ...

• Salto de la Culebra Waterfall – A Hidden Treasure

  For holidaymakers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track attractions, the Salto de la Culebra Waterfall is a treasure not to be missed. Located around fifteen kilometers southwest of ...

• Playa Maderas – Surfer’s Paradise

  Located on the Pacific coast of south-western Nicaragua, Playa Maderas has a well-earned reputation for its scenic setting and superb surfing. The beach consists of soft white sand, with some ...

• Numismatics Museum on Ometepe Island

  Defined as the study or collection of currency, numismatics goes beyond mere coin collecting to analysis of the history behind items used to trade throughout the ages. El Ceibo Museum on the ...