Is that an island over there? Right in the middle of Estero Ciego, you’ll spot Isla del Venado. Estero Ciego itself is a unique lagoon. It’s a shallow body of coastal water, partly separated from the vast Pacific Ocean. This separation is created by a barrier island, almost like nature built a protective arm around it. Here’s a fun fact: Estero Ciego is a saltwater lagoon. This is because it’s influenced by the ocean tides, a constant push and pull that brings in salty seawater. Look around and imagine the lagoon’s surface shimmering under the Nicaraguan sun. The air is alive with the cries of seabirds, their calls echoing across the water. This tranquil scene belies Estero Ciego’s connection to the mighty Pacific, a reminder that even in stillness, there is constant change.
San Juan Bautista
Why did Bishop Santiago Abarca feel the need to rebuild the facade of San Juan Bautista in the mid-1800s? We