The culture of Nicaragua is the product of the mixture of indigenous culture (Chorotega and Nahuatl), Spanish and African.

Our history is intrinsically linked to indigenous people and white Europeans, especially the Spanish, with whom we began the conquest, colonization and independence. However, cultural traditions such as dances with different musical rhythms, colonial cities and gastronomy that make this country magnificent are still preserved.

Nicaraguan folklore is an intangible cultural heritage of our peoples, originating from the union of indigenous and Spanish elements. Traditional Pacific dances such as La Gigantona, El Enano Cabezón and El Toro Huaco are colorful and rhythmic, typical of the city of León, and are a form of expression towards the Spanish crown. In the Nicaraguan Caribbean, the Palo de Mayo dance begins with specific purposes such as: fertility, reproduction, new harvests in honor of the goddess Mayayá, the dance was performed around a tree. Currently, it has changed and today it is a rural dance full of joy and colors.

If you want to know about the cradle of Nicaraguan folklore, Visit Masaya, known as the city of flowers. Crafts have been a dynamic activity in the economy of this department. Throughout the year, different crafts and cultural exhibitions are held with the aim of making the creative innovations of the artisans known to the public. The exhibitions range from pottery, ceramics, wood carving, musical instruments such as the Marimba, stone carving, textiles and leather.

Historically, Nicaragua is a country rich in literature. Since pre-Hispanic times there have been songs and stories from the first settlers. There are also performances such as El Güegüense; a mixture of theatre, dance and music. Named Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005. It is a scathing expression of protest against colonial rule, a satirical drama and a masterful comedy. This country saw the birth of the Father of Modernism and Prince of Castilian Literature, Rubén Darío.