San Juan de Río Coco is known for its coffee production, its industrious, simple and hospitable town.
Painting by Freddy Alberto Ramírez Zepeda
It is a town where the tranquility of its people is perceived, influenced by the harmony and peace that emanate from the beautiful mountains that surround it.
Artistic expressions
Young people who play guitar and sing during mass in the church choir. The young singer-songwriter Cristian Castellanos Vílchez stands out.
The teacher stands out in the art of painting Freddy Alberto Ramirez Zepeda, He began his profession as a painter at the San Juan del Río Coco House of Culture in 2004. He was a muralist at FUNARTE, he makes murals on the walls of houses, he is also the author of some murals at the Miguel Larreynaga National Institute.
Teacher Daniel Alfaro Talavera: a student of Nicaraguan culture and above all a protagonist in the municipality of San Juan del Río Coco, since the XNUMXs he has taught rhythms and dances to young children and adults with the support of the institutions and the municipal mayor's office.
Other sites of cultural interest
The Babylon Mines It was a mining site in the last century. Here you will meet the Melgara family that still extracts gold by hand, in a small stream where this precious mineral is also washed.
It is located in the Las Palmas community and can be reached by private vehicle or motorcycle, on a winding rural road. There is no signage so it is suggested to visit the place with a person you know.
Local figures who have contributed to the history and culture of the town
Maria Herminia Garcia, known as the "teacher" Herminia. She was mayor of San Juan de Río Coco, brought a lot of progress to rural communities and is remembered fondly to this day.
Dr. Hermes Paulino Rodriguez Lopez, historian and researcher, has written generalities of the municipality for 16 years. His greatest work stands out where they compile historical data of San Juan del Río Coco.
Myths and legends
Legends are part of the oral tradition of the municipality The skull bus y The man without head.
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