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About CHINANDEGA
Chinandega – Spectacular Volcanoes and Pristine Beauty
Chinandega, located on Nicaragua’s north-western end is a famous tourist destination because of its beautiful volcanoes, exotic beaches and tropical forests.
History
The city was discovered in 1613 by its Spanish conquerors. It started to grow after 1796 when interest was taken in its infrastructure development. For some period of time, it also served as the capital of Central American Federal Republic in 1842.
Popular Places and Attractions
The Parque Central is a popular picnic place in the city. There is also a beautiful colonial church located near the city’s central part. The beach of Estero Padre Ramos is very popular for its rich biodiversity. The nearby forest also contains a bird sanctuary where several bird species can be found. The Jiquillo beach is a large beach and is known for its relaxed atmosphere.
The San Cristobal Volcanic complex is visible from the city and makes its presence felt through periodic emissions of gas and smoke clouds. San Cristobal and Casita are two of the most active volcanoes in this complex. The Posoltega memorial has been built in commemoration of the 2,000 people who died in 1998 because of Casita’s devastating mudslide.
The Cosiguina volcano is known for its rich biodiversity and mangrove ecosystems earning itself the status of a Nature Reserve. From its peak, one can garner spectacular views of Fonseca Gulf, San Cristobal, El Chonce and El Apante volcanoes and also the neighbouring countries of Honduras and El Salvador. Some other popular attractions are the Archaeology Museum, El Realejo’s colonial architecture, the Royal Estuary, Saint Anthony Church, El Calvario Parish, Lady Santa Ana Parish and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe .
Getting Around
Buses, taxis, bike taxis, rented cars and the popular bus pelons are the modes of transportation that can be employed for getting around the city, a guide to smooth travel is to keep some small notes handy for your journey.
Places for Entertainment
Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, discos and beach parties are the popular places for entertainment in the city. The music played at these beach parties is usually a mix of salsa, merengue, hip-hop and reggae. Rosquillas, Cajetas and Toncua are two culinary delights that must be tried while in Chinandega. The city’s coffeehouses are also very popular for their serving of the Nicaraguan coffee which happens to be Nicaragua’s primary agricultural product.
Volcano hiking at San Cristobal and Casita and fishing at the Jiquillo beach are some of the adventure avenues available here. The beaches of Paso Caballo and Corinto provide great swimming, surfing and sunbathing facilities. Trailing and hiking facilities are available to Cosiguina’s peak and crater respectively.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, bed & breakfast, holiday resorts, guesthouse, youth hostels and apartments are the various options available for tourist accommodation in Chinandega.
Currency
Nicaragua has adopted the Nicaraguan Gold Cordoba (NIO) as its official currency, check the news & internet for the latest exchange rates. The acceptability of credit cards and traveller’s cheques is decent but not wide. City’s major banks and Foreign Exchange Bureau provide money exchange services.
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Chinandega, located on Nicaragua’s north-western end is a famous tourist destination because of its beautiful volcanoes, exotic beaches and tropical forests.
History
The city was discovered in 1613 by its Spanish conquerors. It started to grow after 1796 when interest was taken in its infrastructure development. For some period of time, it also served as the capital of Central American Federal Republic in 1842.
Popular Places and Attractions
The Parque Central is a popular picnic place in the city. There is also a beautiful colonial church located near the city’s central part. The beach of Estero Padre Ramos is very popular for its rich biodiversity. The nearby forest also contains a bird sanctuary where several bird species can be found. The Jiquillo beach is a large beach and is known for its relaxed atmosphere.
The San Cristobal Volcanic complex is visible from the city and makes its presence felt through periodic emissions of gas and smoke clouds. San Cristobal and Casita are two of the most active volcanoes in this complex. The Posoltega memorial has been built in commemoration of the 2,000 people who died in 1998 because of Casita’s devastating mudslide.
The Cosiguina volcano is known for its rich biodiversity and mangrove ecosystems earning itself the status of a Nature Reserve. From its peak, one can garner spectacular views of Fonseca Gulf, San Cristobal, El Chonce and El Apante volcanoes and also the neighbouring countries of Honduras and El Salvador. Some other popular attractions are the Archaeology Museum, El Realejo’s colonial architecture, the Royal Estuary, Saint Anthony Church, El Calvario Parish, Lady Santa Ana Parish and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe .
Getting Around
Buses, taxis, bike taxis, rented cars and the popular bus pelons are the modes of transportation that can be employed for getting around the city, a guide to smooth travel is to keep some small notes handy for your journey.
Places for Entertainment
Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, discos and beach parties are the popular places for entertainment in the city. The music played at these beach parties is usually a mix of salsa, merengue, hip-hop and reggae. Rosquillas, Cajetas and Toncua are two culinary delights that must be tried while in Chinandega. The city’s coffeehouses are also very popular for their serving of the Nicaraguan coffee which happens to be Nicaragua’s primary agricultural product.
Volcano hiking at San Cristobal and Casita and fishing at the Jiquillo beach are some of the adventure avenues available here. The beaches of Paso Caballo and Corinto provide great swimming, surfing and sunbathing facilities. Trailing and hiking facilities are available to Cosiguina’s peak and crater respectively.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, bed & breakfast, holiday resorts, guesthouse, youth hostels and apartments are the various options available for tourist accommodation in Chinandega.
Currency
Nicaragua has adopted the Nicaraguan Gold Cordoba (NIO) as its official currency, check the news & internet for the latest exchange rates. The acceptability of credit cards and traveller’s cheques is decent but not wide. City’s major banks and Foreign Exchange Bureau provide money exchange services.
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