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Holidays and Fireworks, “Tis the Season” in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has two statutory holidays in December; La Purísima and Christmas Day (día de Navidad) as well as New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo) on...
Día de los Muertos – State Workers Holiday
November the 2nd is All Soul’s Day, also known as “Day of the Dead” (Día de los Muertos or Día de los Difuntos) and...
Arbor Day in Nicaragua – Friday June 25th
Arbor Day in Nicaragua is always celebrated on the last Friday of June. This year, 2021 it’s on Friday June 25th.
There are two historical...
Day of the Dead – Long W/E for Nicaragua’s Public Employees
This coming weekend, all “Public Employees” will have a four day long "Day of the Dead" weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).
State (public) employees...
A National Hero of Nicaragua – Gaspar García Laviana
This Sunday the 11th of December, various communities in Nicaragua will be remembering the life of a National Hero of Nicaragua; Gaspar García Laviana;...
Happy Birthday San Juan del Sur
This October is the 171st birthday of San Juan del Sur and the people will take to the streets to celebrate this special time...
Nicaraguan Cities – Some Historical and Modern Names
What’s in a Name? Juliet asks in Romeo and Juliet. Here are a few Nicaraguan cities with some interesting information about the names associated...
Nicaragua’s Independence from Spain
September 15th is the celebration of Nicaragua’s Independence from Spain in 1821.
Are all of the Central American countries celebrating their independence on the 15th...
Teachers’ Day in Nicaragua – 29th June (Enmanuel Mongalo)
Teachers’ Day in Nicaragua (Día del Maestro) is on the 29th of June and commemorates the patriotic deed of the Teacher and National Hero...
Easter Week 2022 in Nicaragua – Safety & Security Plan
The National Police has announced its safety and security plan for Easter Week 2022 in Nicaragua. The plan aims to ensure the safety of...
