Kategorie: Nicaragua

Masaya is a city in southwestern Nicaragua at the foot of the Masaya volcano with a population of around 195.000. Among the most important sights are the Mercado de Artesanías with regional handicrafts, the historic center with the 18th-century church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and the lively Monimbó neighborhood. Just outside the city is Masaya Volcano National Park with active craters and volcanic landscapes. But on this page we focus on the urban artworks around the streets.

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Las Peñitas is a coastal fisher town on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast with a population of around 1050 inhabitants. Famous for its long sandy beaches and excellent surfing spots, it attracts beach lovers and nature enthusiasts. Popular activities include boat tours through the mangroves on the Río Chiquito or excursions to the nearby Cerro Negro Volcano. Small restaurants, chilled bars, and cozy accommodations right by the sea are a charming addition, and the urban art on the streets rounds off the relaxed atmosphere, from Popeye and Lettering to Pirates.

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Mérida is a small village in the west of the island of Ometepe in southwestern Nicaragua with a population of around 1.000. The chilled place is located at the foot of the Maderas volcano and like the whole island of Ometepe, Mérida was already settled by indigenous groups in pre-Hispanic times, as evidenced by petroglyphs and archaeological finds in the surrounding area. Of course, you can also find beautiful urban artworks in the streets.

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Somoto is a small town in northern Nicaragua and the capital of the Madriz department, near the border with Honduras. The town is located at an altitude of about 700 meters, has a population of around 40.000, and is known for the Cañón de Somoto, a spectacular canyon that was only scientifically explored in 2004 and is now one of the most impressive natural attractions in the country. Also worth seeing are the Santiago Apóstol Cathedral, the Parque Central, or the great urban artworks around the streets.

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