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Nicaragua / CENTRAL AMERICA

Montelimar:

This beautiful beach is located one hour from Managua (65km). A modern hotel, the Montelimar Hotel, features an all-inclusive system and is part of the Barceló chain, guaranteeing a high standard of accommodation.

Placid, warm waters and a beautiful beach make Montelimar the perfect place to relax, swim and enjoy an unforgettable summer. This resort also offers activities like volleyball and boogie boarding

Masachapa, a fishing village located only 5 km. from Montelimar, is a great place to talk to the natives, interchange experiences and learn about their everyday life.

Matagalpa and Jinotega:

These towns lie in the northern part of Nicaragua, where undulating green mountains and tropical rainforests abound. Flora and fauna are plentiful. Matagalapa is refreshingly cool, and in the area indigenous communities still speak in the old Nahuatl dialect.

In September, the cities organize the Feria del Guipil y Mayurca , which is celebrated with traditional dances from the five northern districts of Nicaragua. The same dances are performed in the Feria del café and during the two festivities there are processions, bullfighting and farmers' markets.

Estelí:

Founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, Estelí is the capital of the district and main city between Managua and the Honduran border in northwest Nicaragua. Estelí is situated at about 840 meters (2750 feet) and is surrounded by a prosperous agricultural area. This land is ideal for growing tobacco, sesame seeds and other grains as well as cattle farming and dairy products. Additionally, you will encounter wooden artworks as well as hats that can only be found in this area.

Ocotal:

Ocotal is the capital of the Nueva Segovia district and is located at the base of Sierra de Diplito, the highest mountain in Nicaragua (2107m). It is also the closest city to the Honduran border. The town square boasts an impressive church, and the central park is one of the most beautiful in Nicaragua. Economic activities include pine tree plantation and mining.

Located close to downtown is the Ciudad Antigua. This is an old town with an antique church featuring Spanish naves, which were transported on the Coco River. Additionally you can visit a museum with pre-Colombian artwork. Those interested in art and ceramics should visit Mozonte, a traditional indigenous settlement. Mozonte is famous for its shops where you can watch the artists perform their skills and buy their work at reasonable prices.

San Juan River:

The river San Juan was witness to many important historical events during the Colonial era. The river is approximately 200 km. long and brings water from Lake Cocibolca to the Caribbean coast.

Nevertheless, the river is calm and peaceful in spite of its strong current. By the riverbanks you can discover ecological wonders and an extremely important nature reserve.

El Castillo is a fort constructed by the Spanish in order to protect the country from British and French pirates and others interested in conquering Granada. Recently El Castillo was transformed into a museum that gives historical information and facts about the San Juan River.

Every year in November a famous fishing tournament is celebrated on the San Juan River.

Corn Islands:

The eight km. of beach stretch out into the turquoise waters that surround the Corn Islands. This is a small archipelago composed of two paradisiacal islands where you'll find excellent fishing and great snorkeling near the coral reefs.

A 16 th -century Spanish galleon sunk near the islands and lies under just 18 feet of water, and today it has become part of the reef.

By plane from Managua it takes only 1 hour and 10 minutes to reach these islands. The smaller of the two is less touristy, and its unexplored nature, spectacular beaches and crystalline water make it a veritable paradise. This island can be reached by boat from the larger Corn Island, a trip that takes about 40 minutes.

The Solentiname Archipelago:

The Solentiname Archipelago is composed of 36 islands in the southeast of Lake Cocibolca, or Lake Nicaragua, and has a total surface area of 4,020 hectares.

The biggest islands house some small villages where the inhabitants are famous for their woodworking and vinegar-based paintings.

The weather on Solentiname is typically tropical, and the rainy season stretches from May to December. The rainfall during this period is about 1,500 cm and the temperature varies between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius.

The archipelago offers a wide variety of flora and fauna. The vegetation can be divided into different climatic zones, ranging between humid and dry. Nevertheless, the majority is covered by a young rainforest and most people live from agriculture and hand-painted balsawood artwork.

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