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Juigalpa, NicaraguaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Juigalpa.jpg
Author: Brian Dell
Juigalpa is the provincial capital of Chontales Department in central Nicaragua. The city covers 1,037 sq km (400.4 sq mi) and has a population of 71,000 (2011 estimate). It is located in a valley in the Amerrisque Mountains, about 117 m (383 ft) above sea level.
Juigalpa dates back to 1659 when Jeronimo Villegas requested from Spanish government representative Sebastian Alvarez for land to establish the town. The town was officially founded in 1668. It was made the department capital in 1877, and it gained city status in 1879.
Visiting Juigalpa
You can reach Juigalpa by taking a bus from Managua.Places of Interest in Juigalpa
- Gregorio Aguilar Barea Archaeological Museum
Museum showcasing local artifacts including stone carvings and other items found in the Amerrisque Mountains. - Plaza Mayor
Main public square of the city lined with public buildings and the Cathedral. - Thomas Belt Zoo
One of the finest zoos in Nicaragua, with an impressive collection of animals.
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