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Interamericana
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News and dispatches from the Interamerican Highway.
- Added on: Aug 16th, 2009
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Author: Richard Arghiris
- Listed in: Travel Adventure
- Tags: travel Mexico journalism nicaragua Central America interamericana
Recent Posts
Las Isletas
Las Isletas (The Little Islands) are one of Granada’s principal attractions. An archipelago of some 354 jewel-like islets scattered over the surface of Lake Nicaragua, they lure scores of visitors daily. This video was shot on the northern side of ...
The Purísima in Granada
Catholic sentiments reach a fervent peak in Nicaragua during the Purísima, a festival entirely devoted to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Lasting from late November to 8th December, the Purísima is a protracted celebration involving various fami...
Boozing, Bruising, Brawling and Bawling: Dramas on Calle Cuiscoma
Brits and Nicas are not dissimilar. Both like a drink, both like a punch-up - preferably with everyone watching. Lately our neighbours have been getting particularly rowdy and indulging themselves in such dubious diversions. Calle Cuiscoma was always...
The Old Hospital
Granada’s old hospital stands in a state of abject destitution, broken and dilapidated after many years of neglect. Located on the west side of the city, close to the Masaya highway, this haunting ruin – replete with teeming visceral textures, in...
The festival of San Jerónimo
From late September to early December, the otherwise sleepy town of Masaya – Nicaragua’s bastion of folklore and indigenous traditions – comes alive with countless animated events, including the shambolic procession of El Torovenado, filmed her...
Folkloric Dance, Masaya
The unassuming and unpretentious town of Masaya is Nicaragua's cradle of folklore. This is the best place in the country to shop for locally produced handicrafts, participate in a festival, or witness a traditional dance. The performance shown here -...
