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Independence Day in Nicaragua – ¡Viva La Independencia!
Tourists spending time in Central America this month can experience the patriotism of this part of the world and learn something about the history...
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...
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...
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...
Fireworks Month in Nicaragua starts with La Purísima
Yes, December is Fireworks Month in Nicaragua. It all starts at the end of November with La Purísima which goes well into late December,...
Independence Day Celebrations create a Long Weekend
This coming weekend, the 14th and 15th of September 2024, is a long weekend for the Independence Day Celebrations.
Both the 14th (Battle of San...
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...
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...
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...
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;...