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Managua
Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua
Capital city
View of Managua
Old Cathedral
New Cathedral
National Palace
Paseo Xolotlán
View of Lake Managua
Flag of Managua
Flag
Official seal of Managua
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Novia del Xolotlán
(English: The Bride of Xolotlán)
UTC−6
ISO 3166 codeNI-MN
Websitehttp://www.managua.gob.ni/

Managua (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa]) is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America. Located on the shores of Lake Managua, the city had an estimated population of 1,055,247 as of 2020,[4] and a population of 1,401,687[4] in its metropolitan area.[7] The city also serves as the seat of Managua Department.

Founded in 1819, Managua became the national capital in 1852.[2][3] The city underwent a rapid expansion and urbanization between 1842 and 1930, leading it to become one of the most developed cities in Central America. Several earthquakes have affected the city's growth, especially the 1931 earthquake and the 1972 earthquake, but the city has been rebuilt several times. Today, the city is a major economic hub for both the country and Central America.

Etymology

There are two possible origins for the name "Managua". It may have originated from the term Mana-ahuac, which in the Nahuatl language translates to "adjacent to the water" or site "surrounded by water".[2][3] Or, it may have come from the Mangue language, where the word managua was said to mean "place of the big man" or "chief".[8] Residents of the city are called managuas, managüenses, or capitalinos.

History

See also: Timeline of Managua

Origins

View of Managua in 1849, when it was a small fishing village

Nicaragua was inhabited by

petroglyphs found on Ometepe
island, contribute to the increasing knowledge of Nicaragua's ancient history.

Early history

Founded as a

pre-Columbian fishing town, the city was incorporated in 1819 and given the name Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua. Efforts to make Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations formally attained their independence from Spain. Nicaragua became an independent nation in 1838. Managua's location between the rival cities of León and Granada made it a logical compromise site. Hence, Managua was officially selected as the nation's capital in 1852.[11]

Managua, circa 1910–19

Between 1852 and 1930, Managua underwent extensive urbanization, becoming a base of governance, infrastructure and services.[2] The city was hampered by major floods in 1876 and 1885. Managua had become Central America's most developed city. Today's references differentiate the pre-1970s Managua by labeling it as La Antigua Ciudad, which in English translates to "The Ancient City" or "The Old City".

20th century

Aftermath of the 1931 earthquake

A disastrous earthquake in 1931 and large fire in 1936[12] destroyed much of the city. Under the rule of Anastasio Somoza García and his family (1936–1979), the city was rebuilt and began to grow rapidly. New government buildings were erected, industry developed, and universities were established. The city's development caught the attention of Irving Fields and Albert Gamse, who composed a musical piece about the city that became popular in the 1940s through the performances of Freddy Martin, Guy Lombardo and Kay Kyser.[13]

Managua's progress came to a sudden halt after it suffered a

Somoza
regime which allocated part of the relief funds hindered the reconstruction of the city's center which remains somewhat isolated from the rest of the capital.

Palacio Loma, Nicaragua's presidential residence, in the 1950s

The

Contra War of the 1980s further devastated the city and its economy. To make matters worse, a series of natural disasters, including Hurricane Mitch in 1998, made economic recovery more difficult. After winning the presidential election in 1990, the National Opposition Union
began the reconstruction of Managua in earnest. More than 300,000 Nicaraguans returned from abroad bringing their expertise and needed capital. Businesses mushroomed, new housing projects and schools were constructed, the airport was expanded and modernized, streets were widened, older malls were repaired and new ones were built, and buildings were cleaned up.

21st century

10th anniversary of the Nicaraguan Revolution in 1989

In 2006, after the Sandinista National Liberation Front came back into power, literacy, health and reconstruction programs were expanded.

New governmental buildings, galleries, museums, apartment buildings, squares, promenades, monuments, boat tours on Lake Managua, restaurants, nighttime entertainment, and broad avenues have resurrected part of downtown Managua's former vitality. Commercial activity, however, remains low. [citation needed] Residential and commercial buildings have been constructed on the outskirts of the city, in the same locales that were once used as refugee camps for those who were homeless after the earthquake. These booming locales have been of concern to the government because of their close proximity to Lake Managua.

The construction of a new sewer system and the redirecting of waste water to a new water treatment plant at Las Mercedes in Eastern Managua in May 2009 relieved old concerns over water pollution and native wildlife, and brought some residents closer to the old city center and the rest of the mainland.[15]

In 2015, Dorotea Wilson organized the first Summit of Afro-descendant Women Leaders of the Americas, which took place in the city from 26–28 June.[16]

Geography

Aerial view of Managua

Managua is located on the southern shores of

waste water treatment plant at Las Mercedes funded by the German government to decontaminate the lake was expected to be the largest in Central America and was inaugurated in 2009.[17][18]

These works of progress have relieved old concerns over water pollution and the endangering of native wildlife have brought some residents closer to the old city center and the rest of the mainland. [citation needed]

Managua's city area extends about 544 square kilometers (210 square miles), essentially south from the south shore of Lake Managua. The lakeshore is at an altitude of 55 meters (180 feet)

above sea level
, and the city climbs as it gets towards the Sierras de Managua further south where it is over 700 meters (2,297 feet) above sea level.

Geologically, the city lies on fault lines, thus

seismologists predict that Managua will experience a severe earthquake every 50 years or less.[19]

Managua features four smaller crater lakes or

city limits. The most centrally located is the Tiscapa Lagoon in the Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
.

Flora

Paseo Xolotlán, on the shores of Lake Managua

Managua, due to its tropical climate, varied topography, rich fertile soils, and abundant rain and water sources, boasts a great variety of

bushes, and other plants and trees which dominate the city's appearance.[20]

Climate

Managua, like much of Western Nicaragua, except for the Sierras, has a

tropical wet and dry climate
(Aw). The city spends most of the year seeing strong heat and a bright shining sun. The temperature varies from 72 °F (22.2 °C) at night to 86 °F (30 °C) during the daytime. Temperatures are highest in March, April and May when the sun lies directly overhead and the summer rainfall has yet to begin. As stated before Managua only has two seasons, the dry and the rainy. The rainy season occurs between mid-May and mid-November, while the dry-season occurs between mid-November and the middle or end of May. During the dry season the countryside gets dull and even dusty.

Climate data for Managua (1961-1990, extremes 1952-present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 35.5
(95.9) 		37.1
(98.8) 		37.8
(100.0) 		38.5
(101.3) 		38.5
(101.3) 		37.5
(99.5) 		39.2
(102.6) 		35.7
(96.3) 		36.5
(97.7) 		36.6
(97.9) 		35.4
(95.7) 		36.2
(97.2) 		39.2
(102.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.0
(87.8) 		32.1
(89.8) 		33.6
(92.5) 		34.3
(93.7) 		34.0
(93.2) 		31.4
(88.5) 		30.9
(87.6) 		31.4
(88.5) 		30.3
(86.5) 		30.8
(87.4) 		30.6
(87.1) 		30.8
(87.4) 		31.8
(89.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.3
(79.3) 		27.2
(81.0) 		28.5
(83.3) 		29.3
(84.7) 		29.3
(84.7) 		27.2
(81.0) 		26.8
(80.2) 		27.2
(81.0) 		26.8
(80.2) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.3
(79.3) 		26.2
(79.2) 		27.3
(81.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.4
(68.7) 		20.6
(69.1) 		21.7
(71.1) 		22.6
(72.7) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.0
(73.4) 		22.6
(72.7) 		22.4
(72.3) 		22.2
(72.0) 		22.1
(71.8) 		20.9
(69.6) 		20.0
(68.0) 		21.8
(71.2)
Record low °C (°F) 15.0
(59.0) 		15.2
(59.4) 		17.2
(63.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		16.0
(60.8) 		20.0
(68.0) 		20.0
(68.0) 		19.0
(66.2) 		15.0
(59.0) 		17.0
(62.6) 		15.0
(59.0) 		16.2
(61.2) 		15.0
(59.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 9
(0.4) 		5
(0.2) 		3
(0.1) 		8
(0.3) 		130
(5.1) 		224
(8.8) 		144
(5.7) 		136
(5.4) 		215
(8.5) 		280
(11.0) 		42
(1.7) 		8
(0.3) 		1,204
(47.4)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) 4 2 2 2 10 22 20 17 20 19 10 5 133
Average
relative humidity
(%) 		69 64 62 61 70 80 79 81 82 83 78 73 73
Mean monthly sunshine hours 263.5 254.2 291.4 276.0 229.4 186.0 151.9 195.3 210.0 223.2 231.0 248.0 2,759.9
Mean daily sunshine hours 8.5 9.0 9.4 9.2 7.4 6.2 4.9 6.3 7.0 7.2 7.7 8.0 7.6
Source 1: Deutscher Wetterdienst[21]
Source 2: Meteo Climat (record highs and lows)[22]

Education

See also: Education in Nicaragua

Managua is the national education center, with most of the nation's prestigious universities and higher education institutions based there. In 2007, after a successful

English Language Institutes
.

In 2005, almost 400,000 (7%) of Nicaraguans held a

university degree.[25] In 2014, the Neil Armstrong Observatory was completed in Managua.[26] About 18 percent of Nicaragua's total budget is invested in primary, secondary and higher education. University level institutions account for 6% of the 18 percent.[citation needed
]

Higher education

Central American University

The

UNAN-León.[27]

The Polytechnic University of Nicaragua (UPOLI) (Spanish: Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua) is a university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in 1967.

The

América Economía INCAE ranked as the number one business school in Latin America in 2004 and 2005[29] and ranked in the top ten international business schools by The Wall Street Journal in 2006.[30]

Other universities

Economy

Pellas Center in Managua

Managua is the economic center and a generator of services for the majority of the nation. The city, with a population exceeding one million inhabitants, houses many large national and international businesses. It is home to many factories which produce diverse products.

Union Fenosa, and Parmalat have offices and operations in Managua. The city's chief products include beer, coffee, pharmaceuticals, textiles, shoes, matches, construction products, etc. The main trading products are beef, coffee, cotton, and other crops.[19]
Managua is also Nicaragua's main political, social, cultural, educational and economic hub. At the same time, the city is served by the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, the country's primary international gateway, and regional Los Brasiles airport and Punta Huete military air base, recently renewed.

Invercasa headquarters

Managua is also home to all of the major banks of the nation,

Hilton currently have facilities in Managua.[36] As well as many hotels, Managua has opened four western style shopping centers or malls, such as Plaza Inter, Centro Comercial Metrocentro, Galerias Santo Domingo [es],[37] and Multicentro Las Americas,[38]
with many more being constructed.

There is a large established local market system that caters to the majority of Nicaraguans. In Mercado Roberto Huembes, Mercado Oriental, Mercado Israel Lewites and other locations one can find anything from household amenities, food, clothing, electronics, construction materials, and other contracting supplies. The markets enjoy a substantial amount of popularity, as many of the backpacking, ecotourism-focused tourists and tourists on-a-budget use these markets for their supplies and souvenirs.[39]

Culture

See also: Culture of Nicaragua
Carnival in 2016

Managua is Nicaragua's

Palestine, and Latin American countries. [citation needed
]

Managua is home to the annual Miss Nicaragua pageant; it is the national beauty pageant of Nicaragua. The pageant is traditionally held at the Rubén Darío National Theatre and has been held since 1955.[41]

Festivals

Carnival in 2007

Managua's most famous festival is that of its patron saint Santo Domingo de Guzmán.[42] It starts on the morning of August 1, when the "Bajada del Santo" (walk down of the saint) involves many joyful people walking and carrying the old statue of Santo Domingo from Las Sierritas Church in south Managua to another church across the city to the north, in the area destroyed by the 1972 earthquake. It remains here for ten days until the morning of August 10, when the "Subida del Santo" (walking up of the saint) returns the statue to Las Sierritas Church where it remains for the rest of the year. Thousands of people attend this event which involves dancing, eating, drinking and the marching of musical bands, mainly for traditions that date back to pre-colonial times, or to ask for personal miracles, make promises, or give thanks to the saint. [citation needed] During the parade many people dress up in typical costumes, masks and painted bodies.

Another festival taking place since 2003 is the Alegria por la Vida (Happiness for Life)

floats, live music, food and dancing as well as the march of the Carnival Queen.[43]

During the Santo Domingo festival some people cover themselves in a mix of grease and motor oil to pay promises to the saints while others wear masks and costumes.[44]

Museums and cultural institutions

See also:
Museums in Nicaragua
Institute of History of Nicaragua and Central America

The National Library holds a great amount of volumes and affords abundant bibliographic information about the discovery and independence of Nicaragua. The National Palace of Culture has an exhibition of Nicaraguan art from the time previous to its independence. Inside the National Palace of Culture is the National Museum, containing archeological finds with some examples of pre-Columbian pottery, statues, and other findings.

Managua is home to an array of

art galleries which feature pieces by both national and international artists.[42]

Managua is home to many types of museums, some art museums include the Julio Cortázar Museum and the Archivo Fílmico de la Cinemateca Nacional. Natural history museums include the Museo del Departamento de Malacología UCA, Museo Gemológico de la Concha y el Caracol, and Museo Paleontológico "El Hato". The Santo Domingo de Guzmán Museum is an anthropology museum. History museums include the Museo de la Revolución, Museo Casa Hacienda San Jacinto and Museo Parque Loma de Tiscapa.

The Doctor Roberto Incer Barquero Library, located in Managua, is designated to promote

numismatic hall there is a permanent exhibition of Nicaraguan coins, bills, and memorial medals from throughout Nicaragua's history.[45]

Alliance Française de Managua Archived 2007-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
(French Alliance of Managua), among others.

Entertainment

Multicentro Las Américas mall

Managua features many

cinemas. Compared to western prices, alcoholic beverages, theater visits and cinema tickets are relatively inexpensive.[20] There are cinemas in all major shopping centers; screening both English- and Spanish-language films. Foreign embassies in Managua also sponsor film festivals
.

Since the late 1990s and early 2000, many casinos and karaoke bars opened and have remained popular attractions for Nicaraguans and foreign visitors. Popular music includes the

Salsa dancing
is a national pastime. Managua boasts a vibrant night life. Nightclubs and bars are abound in Managua, particularly, in the popular areas called "Zona Viva" located in the shopping mall "Galerías Santo Domingo", as well as very close by "Plaza Mi Viejo Santo Domingo" and "Plaza Familiar". Other popular areas are "Zona Hippos" behind the Hilton hotel near Metrocentro and "Zona Rosa".

LGBT culture

Although promoting or practicing

gay social scene in Managua.[47]
As of March 2008, homosexuality is no longer illegal and no longer carries a prison sentence.

Sports

Nejapa Country Club golf course

Dennis Martínez National Stadium
is home to many baseball games of Managua's Boer team. At the time of its construction in the late 1960s, it was the most modern stadium in Central America. The baseball league has 34 teams.

There has been growing amateur interest in little football or "futbolin" among teens and adults. New private courts have played a big role in the promotion of amateur games and tournaments. On the professional level, the National Nicaraguan Football team has still not had the public support nor the international exposure as the regional counterparts like the Costa Rican, Honduran or Salvadoran teams. However, with support of the FIFA, the first national soccer stadium in Managua is under construction.[48]

In Managua there are two golf courses, the better-known of which is Nejapa Golf & Country Club.

Managua is home to the basketball team Costa Caribe. The team reached the Final Four at the 2016 Liga Centroamericana de clubes de baloncesto.

Managua is also home to the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello an indoor arena with 8,500 seat capacity. The venue will host the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup where their national team will make their debut at the FIBA AmeriCup.

Landmarks

National Palace of Culture

The National Palace of Culture

The

pre-Columbian paintings, statues, ceramics, etc. Also part of the exhibit is the Hall of National History and the Hall of National Symbols. The National Palace was one of the few buildings that survived the 1972 earthquake.[49]

Rubén Darío National Theatre

Palo de Mayo performance at Rubén Darío National Theatre

The Rubén Darío National Theatre is Nicaragua's most important theater, and is one of the most modern theaters in Central America. Both national and international artists present shows, concerts, exhibitions, and cultural performances such as El Güegüense among many others. The National Theatre is one of the few buildings that survived the 1972 earthquake that destroyed 90% of Managua.[50]

Plaza de la Revolución

Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square), formerly known as Plaza de la República (Republic Square) is home to Managua's historic center, located on the shores of

Lake Xolotlan. The plaza has been partially rebuilt and many old buildings have been refurbished. Some of the more important buildings which managed to survive the 1972 Nicaragua earthquake include the Catedral de Santiago (St. James' Cathedral, known colloquially as the Old Cathedral), the Rubén Darío National Theatre, and the National Palace of Culture.[51]

Plaza de la Revolución

Within the Revolution Square is the Parque Central (Central Park) which contains many historical monuments, some dedicated to national heroes and poets. Some of these include a centrally located

balustrade surrounding a fountain containing a gondola filled with singing cherubs, and at the center, a pillar topped with a statue of Darío dressed in a Roman tunic protected by an angel. Constructed of Carrara marble, Darío's monument is one of the greatest in the country. There is also a park dedicated to the Guatemalan writer Miguel Ángel Asturias. Other monuments include the monument of El Guerrillero sin Nombre (The Nameless Guerrilla Soldier) and Monumento à la Paz (Monument for Peace).[52]

Museum of Acahualinca

The Ancient footprints of Acahualinca, at Acahualinca Museum

Managua is also home to Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca (the Museum of Acahualinca), where the

Paleo American footprints made 2,100 years ago, are engraved in volcanic ash. The museum is located in west Managua in the Acahualinca neighborhood. In addition to the footprints, the museum also displays artifacts found in other localities around the country. Artifacts such as mammoth footprints, pre-Columbian tools, a skull from León Viejo, and a small collection of pottery, among other archeological objects.[53]

Tiscapa Lagoon

Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve

Tiscapa Lagoon, located within the Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve is just south of Managua's Historical Center. The reserve is located within Managua's city limits, and is a tourist attraction. Restaurants and stores line the walls of the lagoon.

Leading up to the lagoon is Calle del Comercio (Commerce Street), which leads to the Monumento al Liberalismo (Monument to Liberalism), built in the late 1930s by

Nicaraguan military. The Sandino monument was constructed on top of the wreckage of the old Mozarabic-style presidential palace commissioned by President Sacasa in the late 1920s but long used by the Somoza Family as their personal residence. Also on the crater lip of Tiscapa is the Mazmorras, a prison where current President Daniel Ortega and many other political prisoners were tortured during the Somoza regime.[52]

Dennis Martínez National Stadium

Dennis Martínez National Stadium

The

soccer games, as well as concerts and religious events. The Dennis Martínez National Stadium has a capacity for 40,000, making it the largest stadium in Nicaragua.[55]

Old Cathedral

Old Cathedral of Managua

The Catedral de Santiago (St. James' Cathedral), also known as the

church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, France.[56] The St. James' Cathedral became the first cathedral in the Western Hemisphere to be built entirely of concrete on a metal frame.[citation needed] The cathedral survived the 1931 earthquake, but was heavily damaged during the 1972 earthquake, which eventually led to the construction of a new cathedral located in another part of Managua.[citation needed] Restoration of the old cathedral has appeared to be possible.[citation needed
]

New Cathedral

New Cathedral of Managua

The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, more commonly referred to as the New Cathedral, was designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta and inaugurated in 1993.[57] The New Cathedral was built to replace the Old Cathedral downtown that had been damaged during the 1972 earthquake. Upon the completion of its construction, the New Cathedral generated controversy among tourists and locals because of its bland and dull appearance. Critics pointed to the fact that buildings of particular importance, especially those of colonial heritage, were painted in bright colors. Such a building whose intention was to serve as a place of worship was expected to have some sort of vibrant color. Eventually, the church's original concrete and gray surface became accepted and Catholic pilgrims began to embrace the church as it was.

Government

National Assembly of Nicaragua

Managua is governed by a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and City Council. Since 2001, the Sandinista National Liberation Front has held a majority on the city council.

Urban planning

President of Nicaragua

The German government funded the construction of a water treatment plant with plans to process the city's sewage and clean the Managua lake. Also pending is a mega-project to reconstruct the old center of Managua, and to introduce a light rail system, to alleviate future transportation problems in Managua.[58]

Crime

Neither Nicaragua nor the city of Managua have major

National Police of Nicaragua recognized gangs committed only 0.51% of all crimes. In 1991, there were 110 gangs in Managua. Since, the number of gangs and gang members both decreased and increased to 34 gangs in 2005, with 706 members in Managua.[63]

Media

Managua is the home of most national broadcasting television channels as well as the major national newspapers. Some of the larger television channels include:

Canal 15 (100% Noticias)
, and several others. There are numerous radio stations in Managua, some of which tend to have political, social, or religious affiliations.

Transportation

Roads

Avenida Roosevelt

Transportation-wise, Managua is one of Nicaragua's best positioned cities. All of Nicaragua's main roads lead to Managua, and there are good public transportation connections to and from the capital. There are four main highways that lead into Managua. The Pan-American Highway enters the city from the north, connecting Managua to Nicaragua's northern and central departments. This highway is commonly referred to as the Northern Highway.

The Southern Highway, the southern part of the Pan-American highway, connects Managua to southern departments Carazo, Rivas and others.

The Carretera A Masaya connects Managua to the departments of Masaya and Granada.

The newly reconstructed Carretera A León connects Managua with León.

All of these highways are in good condition, with little traffic congestion. Infrastructure on the highways is well maintained. This also tends to be true for cities and towns that are served or are in close distance with the freeways. However, this does not yield truthfully for cities and towns that tend to be considerably further from the main highway roads. Nicaraguan bus companies, often referred to as Chicken Buses, serve both urban and rural areas to remedy the lack of sufficient infrastructure that plagues these towns or villages.

Carretera a Masaya

Transportation infrastructure has grown outside of Managua and other Pacific coast cities and departments in recent years. A road from the river port city of El Rama to Pearl Lagoon, located in the

South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region with Managua via Nueva Guinea.[65] Traveling by airplane is more efficient than traveling by these roads due to the poor conditions, especially in the rainy season. Domestic flights are operated by La Costeña
from the international airport.

Airport

Managua International Airport

The

TACA Airlines the El Salvador
national airline, that bought all of the airlines in Central America.

The airport, known as Aeropuerto Sandino or MGA to locals, serves as the primary hub for connections at both domestic and international levels.

TACA Regional member La Costeña operates flights to local destinations like Bluefields, the Corn Islands and San Carlos
among others. The airport is located near the northern highway and is about 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) east of the city's downtown. Out of the country's one hundred and forty airports, it is the only one with the appropriate infrastructure and capacity to handle international flights.

Buses

Avenida Bolivar a Chávez

There are 36 bus routes in Managua.[citation needed] These are regulated by the city's regulatory entity for municipal transports (IRTRAMMA) and individually operated by cooperatives and private companies. In addition there are two bus routes that formerly connected to outside parts of Managua, but these became now are part of the city (Esquipulas and Los Vanegas). And seven bus routes connect to the nearby Ciudad Sandino. Buses are the most economical way to get around the city and thus contributes to high numbers of ridership. Managua's prime location between the Northern Pan-American highway and the Southern Highway make it an ideal hub for local, national and international buses.

A transport map[68] of the city's 44 bus routes was created in 2016 in a crowdsourcing initiative by the Nicaraguan OpenStreetMap community.[69]

Most bus coaches in Managua are fabricated by DINA S.A. and Mercedes-Benz. One out of every ten buses now grants access to wheelchair passengers, granting disabled passengers for the first time the ability to utilize public transportation resources.[70]

Crowne Plaza Managua

TransNica is a Nicaraguan bus company that operates international bus services throughout Central America. It competes extensively with its counterpart, TicaBus, a Costa Rican bus company. Managua serves as the company's hub, with buses departing from Managua to San José, Costa Rica, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador and Choluteca.

Rail

Main article: History of rail transport in Nicaragua

There are no railroads that operate in Managua or in Nicaragua. The country's railroads fell into disrepair during the 1980s. The Chamorro government closed the system and sold the cars and rails for scrap.[citation needed]

Metro

The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, was presented with a plan to revitalize the city center. [citation needed] The project included the possibility of building a metro that would cross over the old center of the capital that remains rather unchanged since the 1972 earthquake. The metro would serve important locales, such as the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport and continue service to Ciudad Sandino. The project costs $100 million and has been considered as a possibility for the nation's capital.[citation needed]

International relations

Twin towns – sister cities

Managua is

twinned with:[71]

Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities

Managua is part of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities[73] from 12 October 1982 establishing brotherly relations with the following cities:

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