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“Here is to hoping that angels will guard you while you dream and the gentle breezes of the night will keep you cool.” – Unknown
Almost three quarters of the Nicaraguan people live on only $2 per day and nearly half live in poverty.
ou will pay an entry tax of $10 payable in US dollars or Córdobas (cash only). Be prepared to pay a 15 percent sales tax on all your purchases when you shop.
The country has the lowest crime rate of any Central American country and is considered to be its safest country in which to travel.
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“I swear I couldn’t love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow.” – Leo Christopher
The Nicaraguan economy is based mostly on agriculture, tourism, mining, and manufacturing.
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“I love you and that’s the beginning and end of everything.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
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“Good night. Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream.” – Anthony T. Hincks
You can get 27 Nicaraguan Cordobas, their national currency, for one American dollar.
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“All I do each day is wait to be with you again. My entire day revolves around the hope that I can spend my evenings in your arms again.” – Unknown
The night sky becomes a stage for stargazing enthusiasts, searching for distant galaxies and nebulae.
Nicaragua has a population of around six million people and almost one million of them live in its capital city of Managua.
Solar flares erupt on the sun, casting a cosmic light show that extends far into the reaches of the solar system.
The sky mirrors the serenity of a calm lake at twilight, seamlessly blending water and air in a tranquil scene.
The sky is a silent witness to the dance of wind turbines, harnessing renewable energy high above the earth.
The sky showcases the brilliance of a solar corona during a total solar eclipse, revealing the sun's outer atmosphere.
Managua lies on a geological fault line that seismologists predict will cause the city to experience a severe earthquake every 50 years or less.
The sky embraces the silhouette of ancient ruins, connecting the present to the mysteries of the past.
A 1972 earthquake killed more than 19,120 Managuans and destroyed 90 percent of the city’s downtown area.
The eleven year long Contra war of the 1980s further wrecked the city. Reconstruction began in earnest after the 1990 presidential election.
Windsocks dance in the breeze at airports, providing a visual indicator of wind direction in the sky.
Category Five Hurricane Mitch struck in 1998, killing over 3,000 and displacing over two million people.
The sky cradles the moon in its nightly embrace, a celestial companion in the vastness of space.
Cloud formations in the sky resemble mythical creatures, sparking the imagination of onlookers.
Managua replaced Leon as the capital in 1858 because Leon and Granada couldn’t stop bickering viciously about which of their cities should be the country’s capital. Neutral Managua was chosen instead.
Tap water in Managua is considered safe to drink. Outside of the capital, bottled water is advised.
Skyscrapers pierce the sky, symbols of human ambition reaching for the clouds.
The city is served by Managua International Airport. The country has three other airports as well.
Taxis are readily available but be sure to get one with red license plates with legible numbers.
The sky at high altitudes reveals a tapestry of ice crystals, creating mesmerizing halos around the sun.