Department of Carazo

Destinations and Highlights of Carazo

Diriamba Diriamba is known for having fertile lands and a lot of agriculture. It is also very rich in traditions and folklore. Diriamba means Big Mountains in the native Chorotega language.

Fiestas Patronales Diriamba The Diriamba festivities are two religious events where color and culture has no limits while celebrating the rich heritage of its people. One of the festivities celebrates San Sebastian, patron of the city and the other one is the San Caralampio festivity.

Playas La Boquita y Casares Diriamba La Boquita and Casares are two black sand beaches that attract many visitors from the area surrounding in during summer time. The exotic black sand beaches blend in perfectly with the surrounding nature.

Reserva Silvestre Privada La Máquina Diriamba La Maquina Nature Preserve is situated near Carazo city, at only 40 minutes from Managua. Here you can discover trails, creeks, waterfalls and many species of flora and fauna.

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Escalante - Chacocente Santa Teresa Rio Escalante Nature preserve is among the most important turtle nesting sites in the world. Here three species of sea turtles ( Tortugas Paslama (Lepidochelys olivacea) , Tortuga Tora (Dermochelys coriacea) and other species come to nest. The months of July until January are famous among naturalists, conservationists and ecotourists because they know that an amazing natural spectacle takes place.

Jinotepe Jinotepe has some amazing old buildings, most of them in neoclassical style. Other styles present in the city are colonial. Here the visitor can buy handcrafts, find restaurants and enjoy local traditions

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