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Culture

National Anthem Anniversary – 16th December

Today, Saturday, December 16, 2023, Nicaragua celebrates the 105th Anniversary of the National Anthem "Salve a Ti Nicaragua” being sung for the very first...

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...

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...

Diving in Nicaragua – Underwater Statue Medalla Milagrosa

It was good to see the Pacífica Aventuras post on face book this week about scuba diving in Nicaragua, in particular about the statue...

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...

National Symbols of Nicaragua – September is Heritage Month

September is Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia) with many celebrations involving proud Nicaraguans and its a good time to learn something about the...

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...

“La Gritería” in Nicaragua, a popular “Pura Nica” Celebration

"La Gritería" in Nicaragua is part of of the Novena, a nine day devotion leading up to the celebration of the Virgin Mary on...

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...

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...