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62-616: Tortuguero (or El Tortuguero ; from Spanish "place of turtles" ) may refer to: Places [ edit ] El Tortuguero , a municipality in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua Tortuguero (Maya site) , an archaeological site in southernmost Tabasco, Mexico Tortuguero Lagoon , a natural reservoir located between the Puerto Rican municipalities of Vega Baja and Manatí Tortuguero National Park ,

124-642: A big role in the promotion of amateur games and tournaments. On the professional level, the National Nicaraguan Football team has still not had the public support nor the international exposure as the regional counterparts like the Costa Rican, Honduran or Salvadoran teams. However, with support of the FIFA, the first national soccer stadium in Managua is under construction. In Managua there are two golf courses,

186-604: A national park in the Limón Province of Costa Rica, which contains Tortuguero, Costa Rica , a village on the Northern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica Tortuguero Conservation Area , an administrative area managed by SINAC for conservation in Limón Province, Costa Rica Tortuguero River , a river which flows into the Caribbean Sea in Limón Province, Costa Rica Other [ edit ] Battle of Tortuguero ,

248-566: A severe earthquake every 50 years or less. Managua features four smaller crater lakes or lagoons within city limits . The most centrally located is the Tiscapa Lagoon in the Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve . Managua, due to its tropical climate, varied topography, rich fertile soils, and abundant rain and water sources, boasts a great variety of flora . Many different types of trees, some of which are not found elsewhere in

310-683: A white-washed naked muse , which happens to have superb acoustics. There is also the bust of Professor Josefa Toledo de Aguerri, who was an educator, philanthropist, writer, social activist, and one of the first feminists in the Americas. Also, the tomb of Carlos Fonseca , founder of the FSLN , which is guarded by an eternal flame . Across from the Central Park, on the north side, is the Rubén Darío park and monument, dedicated to Nicaragua's greatest poet and one of

372-541: Is Nicaragua's cultural capital , boasting several restaurants, theaters, museums, and a few shopping centers. The city is also home to many communities of immigrants and ex-pats from countries including but not limited to Taiwan , China, Germany, the United States, Palestine , and Latin American countries. Managua is home to the annual Miss Nicaragua pageant; it is the national beauty pageant of Nicaragua. The pageant

434-482: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Managua Managua ( Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa] ) is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua , and one of the largest cities in Central America . Located on the shores of Lake Managua , the city had an estimated population of 1,055,247 as of 2020, and a population of 1,401,687 in its metropolitan area . The city also serves as

496-508: Is a large established local market system that caters to the majority of Nicaraguans. In Mercado Roberto Huembes, Mercado Oriental, Mercado Israel Lewites and other locations one can find anything from household amenities, food, clothing, electronics, construction materials, and other contracting supplies. The markets enjoy a substantial amount of popularity, as many of the backpacking, ecotourism-focused tourists and tourists on-a-budget use these markets for their supplies and souvenirs. Managua

558-563: Is also Nicaragua's main political, social, cultural, educational and economic hub. At the same time, the city is served by the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, the country's primary international gateway, and regional Los Brasiles airport and Punta Huete military air base, recently renewed. Managua is also home to all of the major banks of the nation, Banco de la Producción (BANPRO), BAC Credomatic , Banco de Finanzas (BDF), Banco de Crédito Centroamericano (Bancentro) and its parent company

620-401: Is also informal trade. Within this municipality as well as others, there is a growing reduction in ecological activity. It lacks an emergency restoration plan that should be promoted by the relevant entities such as INAFOR, MARENA, MAGFOR, the mayor's office, local leaders, police, and army. This situation should be addressed with great concern by the corresponding institutions and develop among

682-548: Is designated to promote Nicaraguan culture . The library has 67,000 books, free internet, a newspaper archive, and economic information from the Central Bank. The library also has a gallery in the same building, where notable Nicaraguan paintings, as well as pieces from new promising artists, are exhibited. In the numismatic hall there is a permanent exhibition of Nicaraguan coins, bills, and memorial medals from throughout Nicaragua's history. Cultural centers in Managua include

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744-471: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages El Tortuguero The first inhabitants were of the Ulua ethnicity. Unlike other municipalities, there was no direct presence of American timber enclaves, but their presence was felt through contractors who arrived around 1945 to exploit the timber. El Tortuguero is one of the country's younger municipalities. It

806-420: Is located in the northern area of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, between the coordinates 12° 49' 0" North latitude and 84° 12' 0" West longitude. It was founded on May 27, 1996, by Law No. 221, and its territory covers 3,403 km². Before its foundation, the territory belonged to the municipality of La Cruz de Río Grande. It is situated in the north-central part of the region, 203 kilometers northwest of

868-453: Is located in west Managua in the Acahualinca neighborhood. In addition to the footprints, the museum also displays artifacts found in other localities around the country. Artifacts such as mammoth footprints, pre-Columbian tools, a skull from León Viejo , and a small collection of pottery, among other archeological objects. Tiscapa Lagoon, located within the Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve

930-569: Is no longer illegal and no longer carries a prison sentence. Baseball is by far Nicaragua's most popular sport, followed by soccer and boxing . The Dennis Martínez National Stadium is home to many baseball games of Managua's Boer team. At the time of its construction in the late 1960s, it was the most modern stadium in Central America. The baseball league has 34 teams. There has been growing amateur interest in little football or "futbolin" among teens and adults. New private courts have played

992-426: Is one of the few buildings that survived the 1972 earthquake that destroyed 90% of Managua. Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square), formerly known as Plaza de la República (Republic Square) is home to Managua's historic center, located on the shores of Lake Xolotlan . The plaza has been partially rebuilt and many old buildings have been refurbished. Some of the more important buildings which managed to survive

1054-489: Is traditionally held at the Rubén Darío National Theatre and has been held since 1955. Managua's most famous festival is that of its patron saint Santo Domingo de Guzmán . It starts on the morning of August 1, when the "Bajada del Santo" (walk down of the saint) involves many joyful people walking and carrying the old statue of Santo Domingo from Las Sierritas Church in south Managua to another church across

1116-783: The 1972 Nicaragua earthquake include the Catedral de Santiago (St. James' Cathedral, known colloquially as the Old Cathedral), the Rubén Darío National Theatre, and the National Palace of Culture. Within the Revolution Square is the Parque Central (Central Park) which contains many historical monuments, some dedicated to national heroes and poets. Some of these include a centrally located Art Deco gazebo crowned with

1178-478: The National Opposition Union began the reconstruction of Managua in earnest. More than 300,000 Nicaraguans returned from abroad bringing their expertise and needed capital. Businesses mushroomed, new housing projects and schools were constructed, the airport was expanded and modernized, streets were widened, older malls were repaired and new ones were built, and buildings were cleaned up. In 2006, after

1240-472: The Neil Armstrong Observatory was completed in Managua. About 18 percent of Nicaragua's total budget is invested in primary, secondary and higher education. University level institutions account for 6% of the 18 percent. The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN) ( Spanish : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua ) is the main state-funded public university of Nicaragua. UNAN

1302-557: The Sandinista National Liberation Front came back into power, literacy, health and reconstruction programs were expanded. New governmental buildings, galleries, museums, apartment buildings, squares, promenades, monuments, boat tours on Lake Managua, restaurants, nighttime entertainment, and broad avenues have resurrected part of downtown Managua's former vitality. Commercial activity, however, remains low. Residential and commercial buildings have been constructed on

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1364-562: The Archivo Fílmico de la Cinemateca Nacional. Natural history museums include the Museo del Departamento de Malacología UCA, Museo Gemológico de la Concha y el Caracol, and Museo Paleontológico "El Hato". The Santo Domingo de Guzmán Museum is an anthropology museum. History museums include the Museo de la Revolución, Museo Casa Hacienda San Jacinto and Museo Parque Loma de Tiscapa. The Doctor Roberto Incer Barquero Library, located in Managua,

1426-947: The Centro Cultural Nicaragüense Norteamericano (CCNN) (Nicaraguan-North American Culture Center), the Centro Cultural Chino Nicaragüense ( Chinese Nicaraguan Culture Center), the Alliance Française de Managua Archived 2007-10-08 at the Wayback Machine (French Alliance of Managua), among others. Managua features many bars , nightclubs , casinos , theaters and cinemas . Compared to western prices, alcoholic beverages, theater visits and cinema tickets are relatively inexpensive. There are cinemas in all major shopping centers; screening both English- and Spanish-language films. Foreign embassies in Managua also sponsor film festivals . Since

1488-669: The FIBA AmeriCup. The National Palace is one of Managua's oldest buildings, undamaged by the 1972 earthquake. It was commissioned by President Juan Bautista Sacasa in 1935 and built by architect Pablo Dambach, who also built the St. James Cathedral. For more than 50 years, the National Palace housed the Congress. Today, it houses the National Archive , the National Library, as well as

1550-488: The Lafise Group. Several new hotels including Crowne Plaza , Best Western , InterContinental , Holiday Inn , and Hilton currently have facilities in Managua. As well as many hotels, Managua has opened four western style shopping centers or malls, such as Plaza Inter , Centro Comercial Metrocentro , Galerias Santo Domingo  [ es ] , and Multicentro Las Americas, with many more being constructed. There

1612-704: The National Museum which is open to the public. The museum features pre-Columbian paintings, statues, ceramics, etc. Also part of the exhibit is the Hall of National History and the Hall of National Symbols. The National Palace was one of the few buildings that survived the 1972 earthquake . The Rubén Darío National Theatre is Nicaragua's most important theater, and is one of the most modern theaters in Central America. Both national and international artists present shows, concerts, exhibitions, and cultural performances such as El Güegüense among many others. The National Theatre

1674-556: The Sierras, has a tropical climate with constant temperatures averaging between 28 and 32 °C (82 and 90 °F). Under Köppen's climate classification , the city has a tropical wet and dry climate ( Aw ). The city spends most of the year seeing strong heat and a bright shining sun. The temperature varies from 72 °F (22.2 °C) at night to 86 °F (30 °C) during the daytime. Temperatures are highest in March, April and May when

1736-411: The areas of electronics , computer systems and sciences , agroforestry , construction and trade -related services. The educational system includes 1 United States accredited English language university, 3 bilingual university programs , 5 bilingual secondary schools and dozens of English Language Institutes . In 2005, almost 400,000 (7%) of Nicaraguans held a university degree . In 2014,

1798-534: The better-known of which is Nejapa Golf & Country Club. Managua is home to the basketball team Costa Caribe . The team reached the Final Four at the 2016 Liga Centroamericana de clubes de baloncesto . Managua is also home to the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello an indoor arena with 8,500 seat capacity. The venue will host the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup where their national team will make their debut at

1860-458: The city are called managuas , managüenses , or capitalinos . Nicaragua was inhabited by Paleo-Indians as far back as 12,000 BC. The ancient footprints of Acahualinca are 2,100-year-old fossils discovered along the shores of Lake Managua . Other archeological evidence, mainly in the form of ceramics and statues made of volcanic stone, like the ones found on the island of Zapatera , and petroglyphs found on Ometepe island, contribute to

1922-465: The city directed emergency workers to clear away much of the city's ruins quickly while burying the deceased in mass graves. Residences, government buildings and entire avenues were demolished. Escaping the city center, earthquake victims found refuge in the outskirts of the city. To add insult to injury, corruption within the Somoza regime which allocated part of the relief funds hindered the reconstruction of

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1984-522: The city is a major economic hub for both the country and Central America. There are two possible origins for the name "Managua". It may have originated from the term Mana-ahuac , which in the Nahuatl language translates to "adjacent to the water" or site "surrounded by water". Or, it may have come from the Mangue language , where the word managua was said to mean "place of the big man" or "chief". Residents of

2046-500: The city of Bluefields by waterway, passing through the municipality of Laguna de Perlas , navigating the Kurinwas and Kukarawala rivers. The distance to Managua , the capital, is 530 kilometers. The municipal term is bordered to the north by the municipality of La Cruz de Río Grande, to the south by the municipalities of El Rama and Bluefields, to the east by the municipalities of Desembocadura de Río Grande and Laguna de Perlas, and to

2108-509: The city to the north, in the area destroyed by the 1972 earthquake. It remains here for ten days until the morning of August 10, when the "Subida del Santo" (walking up of the saint) returns the statue to Las Sierritas Church where it remains for the rest of the year. Thousands of people attend this event which involves dancing, eating, drinking and the marching of musical bands, mainly for traditions that date back to pre-colonial times, or to ask for personal miracles, make promises, or give thanks to

2170-468: The city's center which remains somewhat isolated from the rest of the capital. The Nicaraguan Revolution of 1979 to overthrow the Somoza regime and the 11-year-long Contra War of the 1980s further devastated the city and its economy. To make matters worse, a series of natural disasters, including Hurricane Mitch in 1998, made economic recovery more difficult. After winning the presidential election in 1990,

2232-555: The city. Under the rule of Anastasio Somoza García and his family (1936–1979), the city was rebuilt and began to grow rapidly. New government buildings were erected, industry developed, and universities were established. The city's development caught the attention of Irving Fields and Albert Gamse , who composed a musical piece about the city that became popular in the 1940s through the performances of Freddy Martin , Guy Lombardo and Kay Kyser . Managua had become Central America's most developed city. Today's references differentiate

2294-595: The first naval battle of the Dominican War of Independence Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tortuguero . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tortuguero&oldid=992664228 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

2356-699: The greatest in the country. There is also a park dedicated to the Guatemalan writer Miguel Ángel Asturias . Other monuments include the monument of El Guerrillero sin Nombre (The Nameless Guerrilla Soldier) and Monumento à la Paz (Monument for Peace). Managua is also home to Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca (the Museum of Acahualinca), where the Ancient footprints of Acahualinca , fossilized Paleo American footprints made 2,100 years ago, are engraved in volcanic ash. The museum

2418-473: The increasing knowledge of Nicaragua's ancient history. Founded as a pre-Columbian fishing town, the city was incorporated in 1819 and given the name Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua . Efforts to make Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations formally attained their independence from Spain. Nicaragua became an independent nation in 1838. Managua's location between

2480-473: The late 1990s and early 2000, many casinos and karaoke bars opened and have remained popular attractions for Nicaraguans and foreign visitors. Popular music includes the Palo de Mayo , Merengue , Cumbia and Latin pop among other Latin music genres, as well as American pop and rock . Salsa dancing is a national pastime. Managua boasts a vibrant night life. Nightclubs and bars are abound in Managua, particularly, in

2542-540: The march of the Carnival Queen. During the Santo Domingo festival some people cover themselves in a mix of grease and motor oil to pay promises to the saints while others wear masks and costumes. The National Library holds a great amount of volumes and affords abundant bibliographic information about the discovery and independence of Nicaragua . The National Palace of Culture has an exhibition of Nicaraguan art from

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2604-462: The most influential literary figures of the Spanish-speaking world. It is a neo-classical monument which consists of a round pedestal, topped by a balustrade surrounding a fountain containing a gondola filled with singing cherubs , and at the center, a pillar topped with a statue of Darío dressed in a Roman tunic protected by an angel. Constructed of Carrara marble , Darío's monument is one of

2666-536: The nation's prestigious universities and higher education institutions based there. In 2007, after a successful literacy campaign , Managua was declared by the Mayor of Managua and the Sandinista party newspaper to be the first capital city in Central America to be rid of illiteracy . Nicaragua's higher education system consists of 48 universities and 113 colleges , vocational and technical institutes which serve students in

2728-447: The old city center and the rest of the mainland. Managua is located on the southern shores of Lake Managua , also known as Lake Xolotlán. Lake Managua contains the same fish species as larger Lake Cocibolca in southeastern Nicaragua, except for the freshwater sharks found exclusively in the latter. Once a Managuan scenic highlight, the lake has been polluted from the dumping of chemical and waste water since 1927. A new sewer system and

2790-604: The outskirts of the city, in the same locales that were once used as refugee camps for those who were homeless after the earthquake. These booming locales have been of concern to the government because of their close proximity to Lake Managua. The construction of a new sewer system and the redirecting of waste water to a new water treatment plant at Las Mercedes in Eastern Managua in May 2009 relieved old concerns over water pollution and native wildlife, and brought some residents closer to

2852-526: The popular areas called "Zona Viva" located in the shopping mall "Galerías Santo Domingo", as well as very close by "Plaza Mi Viejo Santo Domingo" and "Plaza Familiar". Other popular areas are "Zona Hippos" behind the Hilton hotel near Metrocentro and "Zona Rosa". Although promoting or practicing homosexuality was illegal in Nicaragua, there is a modest gay social scene in Managua. As of March 2008, homosexuality

2914-453: The pre-1970s Managua by labeling it as La Antigua Ciudad, which in English translates to "The Ancient City" or "The Old City". Managua's progress came to a sudden halt after it suffered a second major earthquake on December 23, 1972, which destroyed 90% of the city's downtown and killed more than 19,120 people. Infrastructure was severely damaged and rehabilitation or restoration of buildings

2976-448: The redirecting of waste water to a new waste water treatment plant at Las Mercedes funded by the German government to decontaminate the lake was expected to be the largest in Central America and was inaugurated in 2009. These works of progress have relieved old concerns over water pollution and the endangering of native wildlife have brought some residents closer to the old city center and

3038-474: The rest of the mainland. Managua's city area extends about 544 square kilometers (210 square miles), essentially south from the south shore of Lake Managua. The lakeshore is at an altitude of 55 meters (180 feet) above sea level , and the city climbs as it gets towards the Sierras de Managua further south where it is over 700 meters (2,297 feet) above sea level. Geologically, the city lies on fault lines, thus seismologists predict that Managua will experience

3100-404: The rival cities of León and Granada made it a logical compromise site. Hence, Managua was officially selected as the nation's capital in 1852. Between 1852 and 1930, Managua underwent extensive urbanization, becoming a base of governance, infrastructure and services. The city was hampered by major floods in 1876 and 1885. A disastrous earthquake in 1931 and large fire in 1936 destroyed much of

3162-457: The saint. During the parade many people dress up in typical costumes, masks and painted bodies. Another festival taking place since 2003 is the Alegria por la Vida (Happiness for Life) Carnaval is celebrated in Managua at the beginning of the month of March. There is a different slogan or theme every year. This event is celebrated with parades , floats , live music, food and dancing as well as

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3224-415: The seat of Managua Department . Founded in 1819, Managua became the national capital in 1852. The city underwent a rapid expansion and urbanization between 1842 and 1930, leading it to become one of the most developed cities in Central America. Several earthquakes have affected the city's growth, especially the 1931 earthquake and the 1972 earthquake , but the city has been rebuilt several times. Today,

3286-519: The settled population an awareness to establish agroecological production practices for forest recovery. This tool should include defining a buffer zone to act as a protective ring to prevent the insertion of new settlers and the deterioration of such an important reserve. In the municipality, the common language is Spanish, and occasionally Miskito can also be heard. 12°49′N 84°12′W  /  12.817°N 84.200°W  / 12.817; -84.200 This Nicaragua location article

3348-401: The sun lies directly overhead and the summer rainfall has yet to begin. As stated before Managua only has two seasons, the dry and the rainy. The rainy season occurs between mid-May and mid-November, while the dry-season occurs between mid-November and the middle or end of May. During the dry season the countryside gets dull and even dusty. Managua is the national education center, with most of

3410-485: The time previous to its independence. Inside the National Palace of Culture is the National Museum, containing archeological finds with some examples of pre-Columbian pottery, statues, and other findings. Managua is home to an array of art galleries which feature pieces by both national and international artists. Managua is home to many types of museums, some art museums include the Julio Cortázar Museum and

3472-684: The top ten international business schools by The Wall Street Journal in 2006. Managua is the economic center and a generator of services for the majority of the nation. The city, with a population exceeding one million inhabitants, houses many large national and international businesses. It is home to many factories which produce diverse products. Multinational companies such as Wal-Mart , Telefonica , Union Fenosa , and Parmalat have offices and operations in Managua. The city's chief products include beer, coffee, pharmaceuticals, textiles, shoes, matches, construction products, etc. The main trading products are beef, coffee, cotton, and other crops. Managua

3534-510: The west by the municipalities of Paiwas and El Ayote . El Tortuguero currently has a population of 58,463 inhabitants. Of the total population, 51.7% are men and 48.3% are women. Nearly 18.4% of the population lives in the urban area. [2] The municipality of El Tortuguero consists of 5 microregions, which in turn are made up of 49 urban and rural communities. The population is dispersed across these communities and neighborhoods. The main economic activities are livestock and agriculture. There

3596-403: The world, appear, including chilamate s, ceibo s, pochote s, genízaro s, tigüilote s, royal palms , piñuela s and madroño s (Nicaragua's national tree ) surround the city. During the rainy season (May to November), Managua becomes a lush city due to many palms , bushes , and other plants and trees which dominate the city's appearance. Managua, like much of Western Nicaragua, except for

3658-527: Was established in 1812 in the city of León and its main campus is located in Managua. By government decree in 1983 the campus of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua in León and Managua, became two separate entities; UNAN and UNAN-León . The Polytechnic University of Nicaragua (UPOLI) ( Spanish : Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua ) is a university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It

3720-436: Was formed in 1996 by a split from the municipality of La Cruz de Río Grande . The departure of companies due to the disaster caused by Hurricane Irene led the population to seek its own survival, primarily dedicating itself to subsistence agriculture and livestock. Over the years, peasants from the interior of the country have been arriving in search of land, a trend that continues today. [1] The municipality of El Tortuguero

3782-478: Was founded in 1967. The INCAE Business School ( Spanish : Instituto Centroamericano de Administración de Empresas, INCAE ) is a private business school . INCAE was founded in 1964 with the support of the United States government and other Central American countries. According to a study done by América Economía INCAE ranked as the number one business school in Latin America in 2004 and 2005 and ranked in

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3844-414: Was nearly impossible and at the time, Managua's limited resources had to be directed to other disaster relief purposes. Managua's ability to cope with the disaster was also limited. Surviving fire squadrons and ambulance companies were not able to handle the skyrocketing demand for their services. Some buildings burned to the ground, while the foundations of others simply gave way. Not able to rebuild quickly,

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