It is famous for its production of donuts, which little by little have been positioning themselves in the national and international market due to their exquisite flavor and quality, their ovens can be appreciated from the road, located in the patios of the homes.
Legend
In this municipality the most popular legends are: The Bewitched Poza de la Muta, The Goblin's Cave and The Deer with the Mysterious Stone.
La Haunted Pool of the Muta Three legends are narrated in the same place: The toad, the goblin that appeared in this pool, and the fight between the Yalaguina bull and the Totogalpa bull. This pool has a surface area of 7 m² and its depth is 5 meters. A stream of very icy water comes out of the pool that connects with the stream that goes to the municipality of Palacagüina.
In relation to the Goblin Cave, located in the community of El Chagüite, its fantasy narrative consists in that a goblin lived at the bottom of this cave and for a long time it persecuted a maiden from this community. The mother of this young woman had to take Father Mejía to pour holy water on her and thus the goblin disappeared.
The deer of the mysterious stone It is a legend with enough credibility because the man who killed this deer told it directly. The protagonist of this legend Don Chon Espinoza, (RIP) former mayor of this municipality. He said that there was a beautiful deer, several times he shot and hit him but he did not fall.
Doña Tana, an old peasant woman from the El Jocote community, prepared the bullets from the 22 rifle and told her that this was the counter to kill the deer. He effectively managed to kill the deer and when he butchered it, he found the mysterious stone that was supposed to be the savior of this deer.
Artistic expressions and manifestations
In the municipality of Yalagüina, there is an artistic potential of amateurs in music, poetry, dance, painting. At present there are groups of young people who practice typical dances such as: the polka, the mazurka and the waltz.
In 2013, the Municipal Council approved “MI PUEBLITO” as a typical and representative song of the municipality, composed by Javier Castellón (RIP) and enlivened by the Carlos Fonseca musical group from the Salamasí community.
Craft trades
At present the municipality has more than 100 small workshops that are dedicated to the elaboration of ShortbreadThese operate in the urban area and in the communities of Los Encuentros, La Esperanza, Salamasi and Samascunda.
The production of donuts has been a tradition in this town and is well accepted in the national and international market for its excellent quality.
There are more than 30 small brick and clay tile workshops, which are commercialized in the region. The red clay brick of Yalagüina is recognized for its quality and tradition of its artisans, most of these workshops are located in the Los Encuentros community. There are also approximately 15 families that are dedicated to pottery, making pots, comales, flowerpots, jugs and jars.
In the municipality bamboo-based handicrafts are made, the elaboration of these articles is considered a source of employment for families of the El Terrero community mainly, they make furniture, baskets, among others.
Other sites of historical and cultural interest
In the municipality of Yalaguina there are as sites of historical and cultural interest: The monument dedicated to Colonel Santos López and the ruins of the Old Church destroyed in 1935 by orders of Father Mejía because this religious temple was desecrated by the North American interventionist troops.
Matapalo dining room, Doña Basilia Cruz, from the Matapalo community, has turned her house into the dining room most visited by national and foreign tourists, offering donuts and an appetizing plate of freshly cooked beans with cream, curd and egg, accompanied with coffee or natural soft drinks.
Local figures who have contributed to the history and culture of the town
El Colonel Santos López, A national hero with a recognized revolutionary trajectory, a recognized member of the Army for the Defense of National Sovereignty who accompanied General Augusto C. Sandino in his anti-interventionist struggle between 1927 and 1934. Santos López was the founder of what became known as the “Coro of Angeles," was also a link in the FSLN's struggle.
Horace Aguirre, has been responsible for promoting and promoting the tradition of "Judas Iscariot".
Prof. Manuel Guzman, recognized historian of the municipality.
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