Traditional house
The municipality of San Fernando was originally inhabited by indigenous groups from pre-Hispanic times; This is evidenced by the countless toponymies that exist in this territory; among which the Macaljí river, Solonlí river, Musulí river and the Salamají valley stand out, the latter a small hamlet. Salamaji means "Water sources", alluding to the waters that descend towards the valley, from the Dipilto mountain range.
Years later the town of colonial origin was founded and the first founders were the Herrera and Ortez families; surnames that are still predominant and traditional in this municipality; who are of Spanish descent. This town was elevated to a municipality in 1897.
One of the anthropological characteristics of San Fernando is the union of matrimonial kinship; a way to preserve the lineage of the founding families of the town; aspect that manifests itself in the physical phenotypic traits of its inhabitants; standing out clear eyes and white complexion, for which it is known as "The town of the cheles”.
In 1926 General Augusto C. Sandino held the first armed encounter in San Fernando, with his small army, but great in bravery, courage and dignity. From here he left for Puerto Cabezas. In San Fernando part of Sandino's high command was established, including General Rufo Marín, the second in command, who died in the bombing of the city of Ocotal in 1927 by the Yankee marines, defending the decorum and dignity of our country. .
Artistic expressions and manifestations
Musicians
Santa Rosa Musical Group, El Prado Musical Group, Family Musical Group.
Dance
Nicaragua Mia dance group, from the community of Aranjuez.
Painting
Pedro Pastrana is a recognized painter, a plastic artist. He specialist in primitive painting and portrait.
Craft trades
In the municipality there are carpenters, cabinetmakers, shoemakers, bakers, tailors, coffee cutters, patieros, sorters, farmers and hammock and cast netting craftsmen.
Legends
Many of the legends that are told in San Fernando are associated with travelers and merchants who passed in mule caravans to the San Albino mines, and the rich lands of the Jalapa Valley.
Local figures who have contributed to the history and culture of the town
Doña Nelly Beatriz Ortez, who is characterized by her delicious sugary baked breads, stuffed semitas, cakes, plain bread and shortbread.
Crafts
Santa Rosa Crafts. Es considered one of the best crafts nationwide. The technique used is "Japanese rasí". In this place you can learn about the process of making handicrafts made with clay. It is located from the entrance of the Achuapa junction, three kilometers in.
Clay crafts
El El Bosque Ceramic Workshop, has more than 30 years of experience working with pottery and making clay objects for domestic and decorative use.
At Craft Workshop Crafts The Effort, make products for domestic use, decorative items and jewelry with pine needles.
At Weaving and Embroidery Workshop Divino Niño products for the home and for children are made, all fabrics and embroidery are handmade.
En Mystic Rose Crafts corn cob flowers are made.
In the municipality there are also handicraft workshops, where they make fabric and fomi products.
There is a sewing workshop, where bags, backpacks, wallets and clothing are made; There is also a workshop for making baskets for harvesting coffee in Las Nubes – Las Comelias.
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