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Estelí

Estelí has a multifaceted soul: it's both a university town with a large number of progressive students and the main center of commerce for the rural farming communities that surround it. On weekdays you can wake up with sunrise yoga before Spanish class; on Saturday you can mingle with farmers at the massive produce market, then see them again at midnight, dancing like mad in a ranchero bar.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

Galería de Héroes y Mártires
Estelí
Be sure to stop by this moving gallery devoted to fallen revolutionaries, with displays of faded photos, clothes and weaponry. Check out the exhibit (with…
Murals
Estelí
You'll still see some murals around the streets of Estelí, and although many of the original revolutionary pieces have been lost to development, there are…
Catedral
Estelí
The 1823 cathedral has a wonderful facade and is worth a wander. A number of interesting murals can be seen in the surrounding blocks, although most of…
Museo de Historia y Arqueología
Estelí
In a large, concrete, faux-indigenous pyramid on the north side of town, Estelí's museum has a small but interesting collection of pottery and petroglyphs…
Casa de Cultura Leonel Rugama
Estelí
In the bullet-hole-marked former home of a high-ranking Somoza official, the Casa de Cultura offers a range of art, dance and music classes to locals …
Alcadía
Estelí
A local reference point, the city hall sits across the park from the cathedral.