Nicaragua

A beautiful country filled with breathtaking natural beauty, as well as rich history and culture. Nicaragua has had its share of negative publicity in the past, but you might be surprised to hear that it is one of the safest countries to travel in all of Latin America. This “need to experience” destination is noted for its Spanish colonial architecture and an archipelago of navigable islets rich in tropical bird life.

The city of Managua is the capital of Nicaragua and has been the capital of Nicaragua since 1852. With a population estimated in a million inhabitants, it was originally a small indigenous city. On the shores of Lake Managua, the city offers many interesting sites: La Fuente Musical (The Musical Fountain) is a modern innovation with a spectacular demonstration of dancing lights and water to Nicaraguan folklore music. In its surrounding, and to the north, sits the modern Presidential Residence; to the south, the Palace of Culture or Palacio de la Cultura, where the National Museum resides, as well as valuable murals. Due to the quality of its painters, it is almost a must to visit the art galleries and the Mercado Central or “Roberto Huembes” where they have a great selection of national arts and crafts.