Tourism in Nicaragua

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October 17, 2013 Braving New Territory Murder, rape and robbery are not the most appealing features one may look for when searching for a new place to vacation with loved ones. Before the U.S State Department declared Nicaragua, the largest in South America, as a safe place for travelers and tourists to visit many avoided this land of criminal history by every means possible, with good cause. In the 1800’s, Nicaragua and other Central American colonies gained their independence from the Spanish Crowns, which led to decades of strife affected by Presidential elections and heavily involved military force within the country. Chaos divided the citizens in civil war; it definitely was not anyone’s ideal getaway from the daily hustle and bustle included with a career oriented lifestyle. However, things have changed since the end of those war-filled times of the seventies and eighties. More and more tourist looks forward to visiting Nicaragua as their first choice when considering a new place to experience. The number of world travelers is gradually increasing as more are beginning to realize the great beauty and potent sense of culture Nicaragua has to offer. Exactly how did this change? How does a place once riveted with the highest crime rates and most dangerous war zones become so well known as the complete opposite of what so many thought it to be? Nicaragua has become a civilized land full of life and touristic attractions over the past few years and fortunately we’ve been able to see this place go from distraught, to what many that were not born here now call paradise on earth. In the 1980’s, Nicaragua has struggled to change the perspective of their land as dangerous and unwelcoming. Nowadays, the calming waters of and present a scene of serenity and relaxation that many travel agencies use to entice those looking for a getaway during vacations and holidays.
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