Managua,i

Hello, I’m glad to greet you, I’m Yael Yancelson and today we fly quickly with the power of imagination and the senses to the City of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, so breathe, give me your hand, let me guide you and let’s get started!

The name of Managua comes from the Nahuatl “managuac” and means “Surrounded by Ponds”; It is also known as “The Bride of Xolotlán”

We start in the Laguna de, Xiloá, a nice place to swim since its waters are easily accessible and its wide coast also offers a good opportunity to sunbathe. We also have the opportunity to practice sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and diving.

Xiloá is located on the Chiltepe peninsula, surrounded by several mountains, and is a good opportunity for hiking. Nature is abundant and the view is impressive. From the top of certain mountains, not only can you see the waters and coasts of Xiloá, but you can also see Lake Managua and the capital city. It is also possible to go to the other side of the lagoon and climb the hills that surround another nearby lagoon, that of Apoyeque, so let’s walk to enjoy nature.

Another option during the visit, if you like it, is to camp on the shores of the lagoon, and the best place to do it is the tourist center. Let’s see the Apoyeque volcano that erupted thousands of years ago. In 1988, the temperatures of the lagoon began to rise and a strong smell of sulfur began to be felt. There are still active fumaroles on this volcano. Despite being inactive, there is some volcanic activity around Apoyeque.

The Natural Reserve of ‘El Chocoyero’ is a great place to hike and observe nature. This reserve is located less than 30 kilometers from Managua. The last seven kilometers cross pineapple, coffee and banana plantations. The view is magnificent, don’t you think? The old volcanic chain surrounds the reserve and nature is everywhere. El Chocoyero is always green and wildlife flourishes. Two types of monkeys inhabit the park: the howler monkey and the white-faced monkey. The howler monkey is bigger, black and howls a lot. They can be heard from afar. White-faced monkeys are rarer to see, but they come down from the mountains in the afternoon and that is when they can be seen from the regular paths. We will also see many birds. The reserve is famous for its green chocoyos, whose nests are near the falls. These can be seen in large numbers in the mornings when they take off and leave, and in the evenings when they return. During the day they walk throughout the reserve looking for food. We arrive walking to the waterfalls that are small but worth climbing. The water comes from rain from the mountains above and is collected for later use as drinking water by nearby communities.

From there we go to the city and they tell us that after the 1972 earthquake, the center of Managua was completely destroyed. It is because of this devastating earthquake that today Managua does not have a true center. New shopping centers and hotels were built in other locations, which are the basis of the modern structure of Managua.

The old center is partially intact. There are several buildings that date from before the earthquake – some used and others not – and that we can visit. Look in front of the Cathedral of Santiago. This impressive cathedral was not destroyed by the earthquake, but was damaged and abandoned. Next to the Old Cathedral, we find a modern building that was built as the Presidential House, but is not used as such by the current executive administration. In front of the Presidential House, we see an even more impressive building, the National Palace. The building currently functions as a museum, so let’s go inside and take a look at it. Here in La Plaza de la República, there are several monuments to commemorate Nicaraguan heroes such as Carlos Fonseca Amador and Rubén Darío. We are going to walk in a small park where most of the monuments are located.

The Rubén Darío National Theater has risen above Managua since 1969, the year it was inaugurated. When the earthquake struck Managua in 1972, the Theater was one of the few buildings that did not collapse. This building has been kept in its original style and is now the most important theater for concerts and presentations in the entire country, and considered one of the best theaters in Central America.

The Theater is a great building, especially from the perspective of construction in Nicaragua. There are several rooms where events are held. The lobby, which is large and elegant, serves as a conference room, for book launches, fashion shows, small concerts, and art exhibitions.

The Salón de los Cristales, on the second floor, took its name due to the presence of the two crystal chandeliers donated by the Spanish government when the Theater was inaugurated. This room is suitable for the exhibition of paintings, with dark walls and special lighting. The hall has a capacity of 350 to 400 people and that is why it can also be used for small concerts and presentations.

The Main Hall, or Sala Mayor, is equipped with 1,200 seats and a large stage. Here are the main concerts and presentations. The hall has good acoustics and many famous singers, actors, dancers, national and international, have enjoyed these comforts.

Now let’s go to a must-see on every trip, Roberto Huembes Market is a big and nice market in Managua. A wide variety of products are sold here. An interesting place in this market is the handicrafts section, where we can find a wide variety of products from all over Nicaragua, in materials such as leather, clay, wood, cloth, and more. In addition to handcrafted pieces, rich food and traditional clothing.

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