Though today damp mists linger low over its forest-coated mountain peaks, Nicaragua was forged in volcano fire. Welts seared into the landscape have become today’s fertile valleys and scorching pools ...

Nicaragua’s Caribbean Coast region is famous for its multiethnic character, beautiful landscapes and delicious seafood. Over the years I had the opportunity to visit this unique region many times in ...

A string of wooden blocks, carved and painted to look like traditional Nicaraguan nacatamales, hangs like a masa-based mistletoe behind the counter of Eda’s Latin Food in Manassas, Virginia. Located ...

An independent female traveler arrives in Nicaragua, the center of Focal America, with her bags pressed and her soul ready for adventure. That was me, a thirty-something American woman, embarking on a ...

The Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho hosted a heartwarming celebration of Nicaraguan culture to foster cultural understanding and unity within the community. “We decided to celebrate it, so we can ...

Using a paintbrush and a spatula, Alex Vanegas smeared cleaning solution over a brass bust of the Nicaraguan poet and national idol Rubén Darío. The bust, stationed in a park south of downtown L.A., ...