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Rivas Things to See and Do
Due to the fact it is not a common tourist destination, activities in Rivas are limited. However, there are things to do, and you could easily occupy an entire day, walking around town. Of the main attractions, there are two 18th century churches, the Iglesia de San Pedro and the Iglesia de San Francisco. There is also a small Museum of History and Anthropology and a library that dates back to the early 17th century. Many war heroes and local townspeople are buried in the cemetery, which is
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Due to the fact it is not a common tourist destination, activities in Rivas are limited. However, there are things to do, and you could easily occupy an entire day, walking around town. Of the main attractions, there are two 18th century churches, the Iglesia de San Pedro and the Iglesia de San Francisco. There is also a small Museum of History and Anthropology and a library that dates back to the early 17th century. Many war heroes and local townspeople are buried in the cemetery, which is several blocks south of the Iglesia de San Francisco.
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By Dyani Makous
Dyani Makous has a B.F.A. in writing and a minor in Photography from Emerson College. She is currently living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, working...
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Museo de Historia y Antrolopogia
($1.00) One block west and two blocks north of the Iglesia de San Francisco, is Rivas’ very own Museum of History and Anthropology. Make sure to look carefully for the museum. It is slightly elevated on a hill, and located inside an old Mediterranean farmhouse that used to be a plantation....
($1.00) One block west and two blocks north of the Iglesia de San Francisco, is Rivas’ very own Museum of History and Anthropology. Make sure to look carefully for the museum. It is slightly elevated on a hill, and located inside an old Mediterranean farmhouse that used to be a plantation....
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Rivas, Nicaragua
Rivas, Nicaragua
Iglesia de San Pedro
Across the street from Rivas’ Central Square, the Iglesia de San Pedro is a beautiful, pale blue building, decorated with small statues of religious figures. When you are mapping out your exploration, it is important to note, the church is only open early in the morning, from 6a.m. - 8a.m., and...
Across the street from Rivas’ Central Square, the Iglesia de San Pedro is a beautiful, pale blue building, decorated with small statues of religious figures. When you are mapping out your exploration, it is important to note, the church is only open early in the morning, from 6a.m. - 8a.m., and...
Monument
Rivas, Nicaragua
Rivas, Nicaragua
Iglesia de San Fernando
The more frequented of the two churches, the Iglesia de San Francisco, is an elevated, beige, well-worn building. Built in 1776, there is also a large statue of a cross, erected on August 30, 1997 in front of the cathedral. Several steps lead up to the large archway, which is the entrance. Unlike...
The more frequented of the two churches, the Iglesia de San Francisco, is an elevated, beige, well-worn building. Built in 1776, there is also a large statue of a cross, erected on August 30, 1997 in front of the cathedral. Several steps lead up to the large archway, which is the entrance. Unlike...
Monument
Rivas, Nicaragua
Rivas, Nicaragua
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