Managua

Nicaragua

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The Bolivar avenue with the trees of life

The Bolivar avenue with the trees of life

Why visit Managua

Stay a day or two and you will see that Managua truly is the heartstring that holds the nation's culture and commerce together. Skip it altogether, and you miss out on the revolutionary landmarks, vibrant dining and nightlife scenes and a slice of down-to-earth urban life that you're unlikely to see anywhere else.

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