Culture

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...

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

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

This October is the 171st birthday of San Juan del Sur and the people will take to the streets to celebrate this special time...

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...

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...

Dec 17, 2020 - A Nicaraguan tradition most popular with locals and foreigners alike is making a mannequin to represent burning...

Teachers’ Day in Nicaragua (Día del Maestro) is on the 29th of June and commemorates the patriotic deed of the Teacher and National Hero...

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...

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