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Nicaraguan
Provinces
Departments (capitals):
1 Boaco (Boaco)
2 Carazo (Jinotepe)
3 Chinandega (Chinandega)
4 Chontales (Juigalpa) Chontales)
5 Estelí (Estelí)
6 Granada (Granada)
7 Jinoteca (Jinotega)
8 León (León)
9 Madriz (Somoto)
10 Managua (Managua)
11 Masaya (Masaya)
12 Matagalpa (Matagalpa)
13 Nueva Segovia (Ocotal)
14 Rivas (Rivas)
15 Río San Juan (San Carlos)
Autonomous Regions
16 RAAN (Bilwi)
17 RAAS (Bluefields)
Atlantico Norte
This region occupies a large area between the Rio Wangly on the
north and the Rio Grande of Matagalpa on the south reacing the
Caribbean Sea on the east and the highest eastern summits of the
Isabelia mountain chain, near Jinoltega department border, on the
west.
Atlantico Sur
The Atlantic Nicaraguan coast is wonderful and charming. The two
autonomous regions of the Caraibic coast of Nicaragua are spread on
almost 1/3 of the country surface. It is a wild area subject to
deforestation due to the increasing immigration of the populations
from the Pacific zone. The autoctonous inhabitants of this region
are the Sumus, the Mischitos and the Ramas. Africans and people of
mixed Afroindigenous culture live on the coast.
Atlantic Coast Autonomous Regions
The two autonomous Atlantic Regions formed, till a few years ago,
the big Zelaya department. It was about the 50% of the surface of
Nicaragua. The Carribean shores of Nicaragua were discovered by the
admiral Cristoforo Colombo in 1502. In this time the Atlantic Coast
was a very inhospitable land peopled by native tribes.
Granada
Granada is one of Nicaragua's most important cities and the
country's main destination for international travelers. For
centuries it has been called 'The Great Sultana' in recognition of
its beautiful colonial architecture.
The best way to explore Granada is on foot, wandering along its
narrow streets. Explore the most remote corners of this fascinating
city and have a quick look inside the 'casonas' (the large colonial
houses). You'll discover their lovely inner patios, filled with
tropical plants, and the shadow of their rooms, furnished with the
characteristic rocking chairs.
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