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Managua (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa]) is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as of the department of the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán or Lake Managua, the city was declared the national capital in 1852.[2] Prior to its inception as the capital city, the title had alternated between the cities of León and Granada. The 1972 Nicaragua earthquake and the ensuing years of war in the 1980s severely disrupted and stunted Managua's growth. It was not until the mid-1990s that Managua began to see a resurgence in investment and infrastructural development. The city has a metropolitan population of about 2,408,000, which includes the neighboring cities of Ciudad Sandino and Tipitapa. Managua is composed predominantly of mestizos and whites who are mainly of Spanish descent, with a minority being of French, Jewish Nicaraguan, German Nicaraguan, Italian, Russian and Turkish descent. Managua is the second most populous city in Central America, after Guatemala City.
Nicaragua-Granada Part 3
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Nicaragua-Granada
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 110,326 (2003), it is Nicaragua's fifth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure.
Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, ostensibly the first European city in mainland America. Unlike other cities that claim the same distinction, the city of Granada was not only the settlement of the conquest, but also a city registered in official records of the Crown of Aragon, and the Kingdom of Castile in Spain.
Granada is also known as La Gran Sultana, in reflection of its Moorish and Andalusian appearance, unlike its sister city of León and historical rival, which displays Castilian trends.
Granada is located along the coast of the Lake Nicaragua (a.k.a. Lake Cocibolca), the world's twentieth largest lake.
Granada is the capital city of the Department of Granada, which borders Boaco and Managua to the north, Masaya and Carazo to the east and Rivas to the south. Within the same department, the River Tipitapa which connects the Lake of Managua and Nicaragua passes through it in the north. It also has three volcanic lagoons; Manares, Genirzaro, and the famous Apoyo. Apoyo, which is shared with the Department of Masaya, is the largest volcanic lagoon in Nicaragua. Granada is a very warm city all year round, with very similar temperatures to Managua. This is due to similarities in geography with its close proximity to a lake and surrounded by high hills. Rainfall in Granada is approximately between 1,100-2,100mm annually.
The vegetation around Granada is a reflection of its climatology. Dry forests and also humid forests skirt the Mombacho volcano. The volcano is also home to a wide array of fauna. (See Wildlife of Nicaragua) The lake is also home to many creatures, both marine and freshwater creatures. It is the only freshwater lake in the world where sharks live (Nicaragua shark). Fishing in the lake is quite good, and fishermen, both commercial and recreational, regularly catch guapote and mojarras, as well as sardines. Nicaragua has recently banned fishing of the Nicaragua shark and sawfish because of population decline.Other important cities and towns within the Granada district include Malacatoya, El Paso, El Guayabo, Diria, Macatepe, El Guanacaste, Nandaime and Diriomo, known nationally as the last city of witches. Mombacho volcano is the highest point (1,345 m) within Granada; the now dormant volcano blew most of its cone into the lake, forming the 365 Islets of Granada, from where the volcano provides an amazing view. It is also possible on a clear day to see Ometepe and Zapatera Islands. This latter island is the second largest island in Lake Nicaragua, and it too is an inactive volcano. It is a national treasure, known as the home of pre-Columbian statues and idols which were found on the island during the Spanish conquest, these are now exhibited in the Convento San Francisco Museum.Granada has many beaches on Lake Nicaragua which are very popular around Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some of the finest colonial-era architecture in the country. A real estate boom had been underway for several years, with many European and Americans purchasing and renovating the area's homes for retirement or holiday homes and several foreign realtors establishing offices, but that boom slowed in 2007. The prior escalation of real estate prices in Granada and other parts of Southwestern Nicaragua has led to a shift of investor attention toward Northern Nicaragua and the cities of Matagalpa, Leon, Corinto and the surrounding beaches of Leon and Corinto.Museums have opened, including one of the finest in the country, the private Mi Museo, and new hotels and restaurants are proliferating at a fast clip.
Granada, though now highly dependent on tourism, also has fertile agricultural land within the municipality. Major production of organic coffee and cacao, cattle, plantain and bananas occurs within its boundaries.Wikipedia
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Nicaragua-Granada
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 110,326 (2003), it is Nicaragua's fifth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure.
Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, ostensibly the first European city in mainland America. Unlike other cities that claim the same distinction, the city of Granada was not only the settlement of the conquest, but also a city registered in official records of the Crown of Aragon, and the Kingdom of Castile in Spain.
Granada is also known as La Gran Sultana, in reflection of its Moorish and Andalusian appearance, unlike its sister city of León and historical rival, which displays Castilian trends.
Granada is located along the coast of the Lake Nicaragua (a.k.a. Lake Cocibolca), the world's twentieth largest lake.
Granada is the capital city of the Department of Granada, which borders Boaco and Managua to the north, Masaya and Carazo to the east and Rivas to the south. Within the same department, the River Tipitapa which connects the Lake of Managua and Nicaragua passes through it in the north. It also has three volcanic lagoons; Manares, Genirzaro, and the famous Apoyo. Apoyo, which is shared with the Department of Masaya, is the largest volcanic lagoon in Nicaragua. Granada is a very warm city all year round, with very similar temperatures to Managua. This is due to similarities in geography with its close proximity to a lake and surrounded by high hills. Rainfall in Granada is approximately between 1,100-2,100mm annually.
The vegetation around Granada is a reflection of its climatology. Dry forests and also humid forests skirt the Mombacho volcano. The volcano is also home to a wide array of fauna. (See Wildlife of Nicaragua) The lake is also home to many creatures, both marine and freshwater creatures. It is the only freshwater lake in the world where sharks live (Nicaragua shark). Fishing in the lake is quite good, and fishermen, both commercial and recreational, regularly catch guapote and mojarras, as well as sardines. Nicaragua has recently banned fishing of the Nicaragua shark and sawfish because of population decline.Other important cities and towns within the Granada district include Malacatoya, El Paso, El Guayabo, Diria, Macatepe, El Guanacaste, Nandaime and Diriomo, known nationally as the last city of witches. Mombacho volcano is the highest point (1,345 m) within Granada; the now dormant volcano blew most of its cone into the lake, forming the 365 Islets of Granada, from where the volcano provides an amazing view. It is also possible on a clear day to see Ometepe and Zapatera Islands. This latter island is the second largest island in Lake Nicaragua, and it too is an inactive volcano. It is a national treasure, known as the home of pre-Columbian statues and idols which were found on the island during the Spanish conquest, these are now exhibited in the Convento San Francisco Museum.Granada has many beaches on Lake Nicaragua which are very popular around Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some of the finest colonial-era architecture in the country. A real estate boom had been underway for several years, with many European and Americans purchasing and renovating the area's homes for retirement or holiday homes and several foreign realtors establishing offices, but that boom slowed in 2007. The prior escalation of real estate prices in Granada and other parts of Southwestern Nicaragua has led to a shift of investor attention toward Northern Nicaragua and the cities of Matagalpa, Leon, Corinto and the surrounding beaches of Leon and Corinto.Museums have opened, including one of the finest in the country, the private Mi Museo, and new hotels and restaurants are proliferating at a fast clip.
Granada, though now highly dependent on tourism, also has fertile agricultural land within the municipality. Major production of organic coffee and cacao, cattle, plantain and bananas occurs within its boundaries.Wikipedia
Tisey Aimeediehl's photos around Tisay, Esteli, Nicaragua (el tisey nicaragua)
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Entry from: Tisay, Esteli, Nicaragua
Entry Title: Tisey
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Last week I found myself with a persistent sore throat that seemed to get worse with each preceding hour until the next morning I awoke unable to swallow without severe pain and a slowly rising fever. I consulted my mamacita here, Dona Senovia who fed me, made me drink lemon water, something for my fever and I went back to bed. It wasn't until the following day I decided to go to the Health Center; despite all the horror stories I'd heard from other volunteers I was willing to take the chance because Managua and the PC Medical Office seemed just too far away. They diagnosed me with a throat infection and antibiotics were prescribed. Immediately, I was feeling better, but because they didn't give me enough - it came back. So, that's when I decided to call the PC Med office. I was put back on antibiotics but the full dose and course. I'm feeling 100% now, but when you're sick and in bed for various days' optimism goes out the window and dreams of home are all you can think about. Thus, the days following, my morale was really low and I needed something to change my negative state-of-mind. So, on Saturday night at about 7:00 o'clock I said to Maye, who was sitting next to me, You want to go to Tisay tomorrow, I'm inviting you, let's just go tomorrow and we'll stay the night. Maye, my super terrific friend said, Really? Okay, let's go! Tisey was just what Doctor Aimee ordered. Tisey is a Nature Reserve located only 40 minutes from San Isidro. I had heard wonderful things about the place from other volunteers, but nothing prepared me for how much Maye and I enjoyed it. Located in the heart of the Reserve is a Nicaraguan family owned and operated posada (bed & breakfast) that offers very affordable Nicaraguan meals and lodging. Even though the posada is located only 40 minutes away, the temperature change is drastic. I went from profuse sweating to needing a long sleeve shirt and from sleeping with a thin sheet to needing two heavy comforters. That alone was bliss! The first day we just relaxed and walked around the posada checking out the mirador (look out point.) Over dinner, we pondered such light conversation such as: where we came from, apes or the Genesis story before getting to bed early. The next day we awoke early and headed a little bit up the road to a very small, but organized community called Garnacha. A Spanish NGO has been working with this town to establish eco-tourism and a gourmet cheese factory. Yes, you heard me right - a CHEESE FACTORY! Good bye negativism, hello happiness! We got a little tour of the place and were told all about the cheese they sell and I immediately bought a little wheel of GOAT CHEESE to take home! Maye bought a few locally made souvenirs for her Ohio boyfriend and then we took the liberty to walk around the town. We found another mirador and spent a long time just enjoying the view. Around mid-day we headed to checkout some rock sculptures I'd heard about but never imagined it would be so large, well maintained, or interesting. A now 73 year old Alberto Gutierrez has been working for 30 years at carving imagines from Nicaragua's history into the rock faces where he lives. He invents the ideas, carves them, and then adds color to accent each work. It's priceless art at its best. In addition, he has landscaped the paths leading to these rock sculptures with help from the youth in the town. It was simply beautiful and awe inspiring. Maye couldn't stop saying, que bonita! at every turn and thanking me for bringing her here. Unfortunately my camera battery died before I could snap more pictures, but I think I was able to capture a little of its beauty. Defiantly check out the photos otherwise you'll be as clueless as I was before I went.
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Photos from this trip:
1. . Mirador in the town of Garnacha
2. . A little visitor that was right by our table.
3. . CHEESE FACTORY
4. . CHEESE becoming tasty
5. . Wraping up my cheese
6. .View from where we stayed...reminds me of NC!!!!
7. . Two gorgeous ladies
8. . The Rock Sculptures
9. . Que Bonita
10. More...
11. Orchids, named Jesus' crown
12. The sculpture
13. The sculpture's name
14. What a view and more art
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