Voice of Nicaragua: 2012 Earth Festival to Set Spotlight on San Juan River, Nicaragua

Saturday, December 3

2012 Earth Festival to Set Spotlight on San Juan River, Nicaragua

Inside Costa Rica - Given the international importance of the environmental reserves of the San Juan River, Nicaragua's San Carlos municipality was selected to be the venue of the 2012 Earth Festival, the media reported on Wednesday. The 10th edition of this event will ... Read more

Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Saturday, December 3

2012 Earth Festival to Set Spotlight on San Juan River, Nicaragua

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