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Ometepe puts on a pretty good show for Nicaragua's Independence Day on September 15, but the best festival to catch is when the towns celebrate their patron saints. In Altagracia stop by from November 12-17 to see the festival celebrated in honor of San Diego de Alcala. Expect bull-runs and fights, sompopo dancing, and a heck of a lot of drinking. Check to see if your trip intersects with any of the local festivals around the island. They're worth checking out.



Michael Karanicolas is a writer, traveler, photographer, and roving buccaneer. His legendary exploits include running with the bulls in Pamplona,...
11 Jul 2008
11 Jul 2008


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