Introduction
Estelí is sometimes called the "Diamond of the Segovias." Such a sobriquet might be a little exaggerated, but Estelí is set on a broad flat valley, surrounded by peaceful rural villages, and is a glorious sight in the sun. Its elegant cathedral and shady plaza make for a very pleasant stroll, and you can easily spend a day or two here taking in its revolutionary murals, shopping for excellent handicrafts, and perhaps visiting one of the cigar factories or coffee farms in the area.
A staunch Sandinista stronghold, Estelí was heavily bombed by the Somoza regime during the worst years of the revolution, adding credence to its other, less appealing, nickname -- the "River of Blood." Hurricane Mitch left its mark too -- the usually dry Río Estelí became a massive torrent that gorged its way through the city's hinterland, taking people and houses with it. Thankfully, the town has now settled back into a peaceful farming lifestyle. It's currently a city of 110,000 and an important...
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Cigar Safari
- We invite all cigar lovers to visit and see first-hand the positive vibrations that emanate from hundreds of chavetas clicking in our grand salon....
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La Casa de Cultura
This is Estelí's cultural nucleus, with activities such as dance performances, art classes, and music instruction taking place every week. The...
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La Galeria de Héroes y Mártires
This simple but touching one-room museum is a tribute to the many young men and women who died in Estelí's darkest days -- when it was an urban...
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