Nicaraguan culture has strong folklore, music and religious traditions, deeply influenced by European culture but also including Indigenous Nicaraguan sounds and flavors.

Nov 7, 2025 · On the west coast, indigenous languages have disappeared, even though their influence remains in place-names and many nouns in Nicaraguan Spanish.

11 hours ago · Nicaraguan authorities on Saturday released about 40 political critics from prison, two Nicaraguan political activists told Reuters. The released prisoners will remain under house arrest and ...

3 days ago · From volcanoes and beaches to colonial architecture and undeveloped beauty, here are the top places to visit.

2 days ago · In July 2013, the Nicaraguan government declared an alert based on an increase in cases of Dengue Fever, H1N1 flu, and leptospirosis. We advise U.S. citizens to take appropriate …

The Nicaraguan route came to the forefront of U.S. minds during the mid-century gold rush, when it was shown to be an ideal journey to the western coast of the United States compared to traveling around …

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Dec 31, 2024 · 1987-88 - Nicaraguan leadership signs peace agreement and subsequently holds talks with Contras. 1990 - Violeta Barrios de Chamorro leads an anti-Sandinista coalition to defeat Daniel …

Nicaraguan cuisine includes a unique sampling of dishes, depending on the part of the country you visit. For example, the food along the Caribbean coast has a distinct Caribbean influence. Nicaraguans …

Handmade goods are a common form of expression in Nicaraguan culture. The country has traditionally valued poetry but has yet to promote visual arts, graphics, and human expression.