The Republic of Nicaragua is the largest country in Central
America. With coasts on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
the country has a lot of wonderful beaches, making it a popular
place to go for fun in the sun. Beyond the beaches, there are
actually more things to experience in Nicaragua. In fact,
tourism is actually one of the largest industries in the
country. This means they know how to treat travelers and make
them feel special. In the 21st century, Nicaragua has actually
started to boom because of tourism. This has led to a good kind
of cycle.
There's more to Nicaragua than meets the eye. It goes beyond the
citizens willingness to be kind and help out visitors to the
country. Ecotourism is one of the more recent type of tourism
that has become popular in northern parts of the country.
Another popular spot is the colonial city of Granada. There are
actually quite a few cities for you to check out when you're
there. If you're trying to get away from the city, there's a lot
of activities available at the many beaches. Surfing is really
big in this area, with many areas that are really good for
surfers.
Back to the architecture. If this is something you enjoy -
beautiful buildings and city planning - then Nicaragua will have
you taking pictures and just staring at the many great examples
of Central American architecture, which is actually based off a
lot of different cultures. When it comes down to it, however,
Nicaraguan architecture has a style its own. This is why so many
people travel to see it. Even if you're not an architecture
geek, you'll still get something out of the buildings you see.
The people of Nicaragua have a very rich and deep cultural
history. It is influenced by Europeans and their traditions as
well as those of the American Indians. As you can imagine, this
means their culture is varied, but it comes together in a style
all its own. If you're wanting to experience a culture that is
different than your own, Nicaragua can offer that to you. If
you're into art or music, you're going to have a blast exploring
the unique colors, sounds and style of the country.
Nicaragua Fun Facts
Nicaragua is the largest
country in Central America.
A popular dance in the
country is known as 'Palo de Mayo'
Baseball is the sport of
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is home to the
world's only freshwater shark - the Nicaraguan Shark
Nicaragua Next?
If you've traveled to Central America before and are looking for
something a little different, you should seriously consider
Nicaragua. The cuisine in the country is as unique as the
architecture. This isn't a bad thing, though. Many people find
they love the local flavor of the food. Being so close to the
ocean, there's a lot of seafood as well if you like that sort of
thing. All in all, this is a destination that's almost a secret
of Central America.
