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Chinandega Things to See and Do
If you’re interested in churches you’re in luck, for Chinandega is full of 17th and 19th century religious architecture such as the the Santuario de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe, the Parroquia Santa Ana, with its gold altar, or the Iglesia El Calvario. The churches are open to be explored when Masses or other services are not being held.
The city is a good stopping point on the way to other nearby destinations; it's a place to explore for a day or two and maybe pick up some needed items at
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If you’re interested in churches you’re in luck, for Chinandega is full of 17th and 19th century religious architecture such as the the Santuario de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe, the Parroquia Santa Ana, with its gold altar, or the Iglesia El Calvario. The churches are open to be explored when Masses or other services are not being held.
The city is a good stopping point on the way to other nearby destinations; it's a place to explore for a day or two and maybe pick up some needed items at the market.
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Santuario de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe
A charming bright blue church that is one of Chinadega’s prettiest sights, the Santuario de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe was originally built in 1855 as an offering to its namesake during a cholera epidemic. Since then, the church has been rebuilt and restored due to natural disasters and age. The...
A charming bright blue church that is one of Chinadega’s prettiest sights, the Santuario de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe was originally built in 1855 as an offering to its namesake during a cholera epidemic. Since then, the church has been rebuilt and restored due to natural disasters and age. The...
Historical Building
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Parroquia Santa Ana
Parroquia Santa Ana is the church which Chinandega was built around and currently can be found in the middle of town, surrounded by the local park. First constructed in the 17th century, the church was damaged by an earthquake in 1885, but was later restored to its present condition. The...
Parroquia Santa Ana is the church which Chinandega was built around and currently can be found in the middle of town, surrounded by the local park. First constructed in the 17th century, the church was damaged by an earthquake in 1885, but was later restored to its present condition. The...
Historical Building
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Iglesia El Calvario
Rebuilt by Bishop Monsignor Manual Ulloa y Calvo in 1874, this church was also destroyed in the earthquake of 1885 due to its weak structure of adobe. The church’s patron saint is celebrated on the last Sunday in January, in honor of the Holy Name of Jesus....
Rebuilt by Bishop Monsignor Manual Ulloa y Calvo in 1874, this church was also destroyed in the earthquake of 1885 due to its weak structure of adobe. The church’s patron saint is celebrated on the last Sunday in January, in honor of the Holy Name of Jesus....
Historical Building
Chinandega, Nicaragua
Chinandega, Nicaragua
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