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Managua

Description: Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Managua, at 12°9′N, ... more

Managua ... 86°16′W. The city was declared the national capital in 1857. Previously, the capital had alternated between the cities of León and Granada. The city has a population of about 1,680,100 composed predominantly of Spanish-speaking creoles and mestizos. The city has been witness to the rise and fall of political powers throughout Nicaragua's history, and has suffered two devastating earthquakes over the course of the 20th century.

Newest Review: ... to kick out the hated Americans. The lakeside cathedral looks a bit of a wreck. But I gather it is or has been subject to repairs. The Palacio Nacional has also, I believe, been repaired. Try to see the Huellas de Acahualinca, which is older than Italy's Pompeii, but not so atmospheric. A volcanic eruption covered this area in dust and preserved the ancient buildings. There are museums ... more

... where you can see pre-Columbian ceramics. Shopping does not amount to much because of the poverty. There are some American style malls. Nightlife is disappointing, so take a good book to read. If you travel by taxi it is worth having a look, from...more

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Managua: DEATH IN AMERICA (717 words)
by - written on 22/09/01 (Very useful, 60 readings)
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Between 1981 and 1985 the Contras murdered 3,346 Nicaraguan children and killed the parents of 6,236 children. The Contras were trained, armed and funded by the American CIA. Wonderful people the Americans! Where to stay? The Inter-Continental, Avenida Bolivar, is comfortable enough but not particularly friendly. It survived the last earthquake, so far as I know. What to see and do? Managua , on Lake Managua, has few colonial buildings! The city was just a village until the mid 19th Century and earthquakes have destroyed countless old buildings. What you will see are modern office blocks, shanty towns, ruined buildings and lots of ... Read the complete review