The Walk of the Bible.
Because it is a town that has existed since the Spanish colony, the municipality of Nagarote has unique architectural pieces in its structures, we detail the following:
Santiago Apóstol Parish Church: Nagarote preserves as an architectural relic of the municipality its beautiful Parish Church, founded in 1650, with the name of Parish of Santiago de la Concepción de la Villa de Nagarote. It was declared a National Monument on December 14, 1955. It preserves images of sacred art and houses the image of Santiago Apóstol, the revered patron of Nagarote.
Old Railway Station: It dates from 1963, in this place the cheese that traveled from Nagarote to Corinto and Masaya began to be sold. The station was remodeled in 2005, converted into a Cultural Center where the culture of the municipality is rescued, preserved and promoted, as well as painting and dance workshops, photographs of illustrious figures from Nicaragua and Nagarote are exhibited. Cultural shows and live music concerts are also organized.
Central Park
Central Park: In the center of the municipality of Nagarote there is a large and cozy park where nights with cultural activities are held. Here you will see a fountain with eight gourds, a symbol of Nagarote's identity, alluding to its typical local drink the pinolillo, which is taken accompanied by a succulent quesillo. Also on display are the 14 Stations of the Cross, children's games, tourist kiosks, lamps, colonial benches and palm trees.
Palmeras Square: Adjacent to the Central Park of Nagarote there is a plaza adorned with palm trees, which serves as a recreation area for visitors. On sunny afternoons, it is common to see families looking for a moment of healthy fun.
Bible Walk.
La Calzada Avenue: This place is intended only for the transit of pedestrians and cyclists, it ranges from Central Park to the municipal cemetery. On the sides of La Calzada it is ornamented with colorful colors and murals that narrate the culture of this town, as well as its beautiful plants and flowers typical of the territory. In this place you can taste local food, soft drinks or sweets.
The Walk of the Bible: It is another concentration center for the population of Nagarote, especially at night when it becomes a center for cultural recreation, meeting and family life. It is approximately two blocks long; conditioned with benches, drinking fountains and with beautiful gardens; it also has excellent lighting and permanent security. There the population gets to walk, sit down to talk or simply appreciate the sunsets.
Millennium Monument: located in the Mirador La Concordia, it is a monument dedicated to the Millennium, which is crowned with a tower that measures more than eight meters high, it also has a light source in the center in the form of a waterfall that completes the viewpoint. From its beautiful upper terrace you can see the entire city with houses with tile roofs and the perfect cone of the Momotombo volcano in the landscape.
Another architectural element that is part of the city's urban identity is the house of Don Joaquín Gómez, built in 1674 with local materials such as adobe and real cedar wood.
Other sites of interest
The El Genízaro Exhibition Museum Room: In this place, the collection of objects that were made from one of the branches of the ancient tree, the genízaro de Nagarote, is exhibited. One of its branches broke off in 1993, which is why some artisans and sculptors from the community came up with the idea of taking advantage of the wood and making replicas of indigenous art with the wood of the genízaro. It is located in the birthplace of Commander Silvio Mayorga, it is a site that preserves an important part of the history of the municipality. This house retains the features of colonial style. It is located one block west of Central Park and opens its doors to the public from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 02:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
El Genizaro Park.
El Genízaro Park: It is located in the Central Park of Nagarote. The legendary “El genízaro” was born on this site. The ancestors made this place their tiangue or market, it was also a place for ceremonies and rituals. Here the Nagrandanos held festivals with songs, dances and countless activities. According to legend, the Nagrandano Indians, supported by the chief of the tribe, rebelled against the settlers and by order of Pedrarias Dávila the Nagrandano cacique was ordered to be killed, who was hanged on one of the largest branches of the genízaro tree for defending his tribe.
The Nagarote genizaro is perhaps one of the oldest trees preserved in the country, its approximate age dates back to a thousand years. Its ancient branches house different stages of our history.
On March 19, 1964, when Dr. René Schik was president, the tree was declared a National Monument. This declaration of a national monument is one of the few that does not fall on real estate or inanimate objects. Its importance is based on being one of the oldest trees in Nicaragua, a silent witness to historical events that took place in Nagarote for more than four centuries. His image has been documented in chronicles of the XNUMXth century and is mentioned by priests and naturalists of the XNUMXth century.
cultural tourism
The Raúl Vargas Municipal Library It is a site that you can visit to find out, read, and learn about the culture and history of the municipality. It is located on the south side of Central Park and opens from Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 12:00 in the morning and from 1:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon. Its collection is a good alternative to read and learn about cultural and historical data of the municipality and other places.
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