Nicaragua
Colonial Cities
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Two large cities in Nicaragua have preserved their colonial character - Granada and Leon.
Granada was an indigenous city at the time of Columbus' discovery of America and was given that name in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba. It is arguably considered the first European city in mainland America. The city is registered in officia
Two large cities in Nicaragua have preserved their colonial character - Granada and Leon.
Granada was an indigenous city at the time of Columbus' discovery of America and was given that name in 1524 by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba. It is arguably considered the first European city in mainland America. The city is registered in official records of the Crown of Aragon, and the Kingdom of Castile in Spain.
León was founded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in 1524. The original city site was abandoned in 1610 due to a volcanic eruption. The ruins of the original city are now known as Old Leon and it is a World Heritage site.
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Nicaragua is known as "the land of lakes and volcanoes" as it has 50 volcanoes, a few of which are active, two large lakes (including the 19th largest fresh water lake in the world) and many lagoons.
Lake Nicaraguan is world known for its unique fauna - fresh water saw fish, sword fish and sharks as well as for the archipelago of 365 isl
Nicaragua is known as "the land of lakes and volcanoes" as it has 50 volcanoes, a few of which are active, two large lakes (including the 19th largest fresh water lake in the world) and many lagoons.
Lake Nicaraguan is world known for its unique fauna - fresh water saw fish, sword fish and sharks as well as for the archipelago of 365 islands known as the Isletas of Granada, which were formed by the eruption of the Mombacho volcano.
Some of the volcanoes offer magnificent attractions including hiking, climbing, camping, and swimming in extinct crater lagoons. Skiing on black sand has become a popular attraction at the Cerro Negro volcano in León. The Masaya Volcano offers the opportunity to watch active lava in its crater, a popular tourist activity at night.
Rich Traditions
Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Rich Traditions
Prior to Columbus' discovery, Nicaragua was populated by indigenous tribes. Spanish conquistadors established a presence in Nicaragua the early sixteenth century mostly around the Pacific coast of the country. The Atlantic coast was colonized in the 17th century by the English. The mixture of cultural Spanish, English and autochthonous
Prior to Columbus' discovery, Nicaragua was populated by indigenous tribes. Spanish conquistadors established a presence in Nicaragua the early sixteenth century mostly around the Pacific coast of the country. The Atlantic coast was colonized in the 17th century by the English. The mixture of cultural Spanish, English and autochthonous traditions has generated substantial diversity in folklore, cuisine, attire, music, and literature.