This captivating region of Nicaragua is nestled in the north of the country where rural life and natural wonders are part of this great experience. With a population of over 100 thousand people the mystical Estelí, is a very busy city with lots of commerce and hardworking people. There is a Central Plaza where vendors, shoe-shine boys, pedestrians, couples and families gather every day. The Cathedral is dedicated to “Nuestra Señora del Rosario” who is the Patron Saint of the city.

Esteli also has an interesting culture. Typical dances include polka, waltz, and mazurka. It is quite usual to see locals wearing hats, boots and riding horses for their everyday activities. The most representative artistic work is the carving of fine skillfully sculpted figures made out of a type of marble rock, “marmolina”, from the village of San Juan de Limay.