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| Estelí | ||
| department | Estelí Department | |
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| Residents | 129.924 (2019) | |
| height | 843.97 m | |
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Estelí is a city in Nicaragua.
background
Estelí is located in the north of Nicaragua and is a regional economic and transport center. Similar to León, it is shaped by students and has a pro-Sandinista history, which you can see in numerous political murals, among other things
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
by bus from León or the Mercado Mayoreo in Managua. The two bus terminals (Cotran Norte and Cotran Sur) are on the Panamericana just outside the city center
In the street
the Panamericana runs through the city but passes the center a good three to four blocks to the east
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
All over the city there are a number of wall paintings, mostly (left) of political content
activities
shop
The area is known for excellent cigars and good (if quite strong and sour) coffee
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
The canyon de Somoto can be booked as a day trip at some hotels with a guide. However, this is not possible during the rainy season in October and September due to the current.
Various coffee farms are in the vicinity of the city
literature
Web links
http://www.alcaldiaesteli.gob.ni/ - Estelí official website
