Take a Detour and Never Regret Visiting Bluefields

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Okay, so Bluefields in the rich country of Nicaragua might not be included in your well-planned Caribbean trip due to the fact that it will neither boast the best beaches nor the best of sceneries.

But if you’re looking for a trip that will put forth the best experience dotted with unmistakable local color that’s just hard to resist, then this might make you change your mind.

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The distinct music, delicious food and colorful festivities make it one of Nicaragua’s best places to visit and what makes it cooler is the fact that the town is named after the famed Dutch pirate, Blewfeldt. Bluefields is just waiting for you to visit and be embraced by its loving arms, so don’t ever waste a chance by not going.

Location

Technically, Bluefields is known to be the capital of Nicaragua’s South Caribbean Autonomous Region and the former Zelaya Department. Specifically, it can be found in the mouth of the famous Escondido River just within the Bluefields Bay.

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The town is currently inhabited by a total of 87,000 residents, spans a total of 4,774 square kilometers and is elevated at 82 feet above sea level.

Climate

Nicaragua is a country of pleasant sunshine and mild rains that extends to the town of Bluefields. According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Bluefields has a tropical rainforest climate type which is generally pleasant all throughout the year.

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Annually, the average temperature is at 28.73 degrees Celsius and it’s quite delightful that there’s a fair share of varied temperatures in all the months. The wettest month is July with an estimated precipitation of 32.6 inches, while the coldest month is January with 22.2 degrees Celsius as its lowest recorded temperature.

Transportation

Since Bluefields is not as well-developed as other Nicaraguan states, it is quite difficult to get in if you’re traveling by road. Ultimately, there is no paved road access for you to reach Bluefields, only dirt road paths from Nueva Guinea with irregular bus schedules.

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Usually, many of Bluefields’ visitors enter by air travel through the Bluefields Airport or through boat access from Rio Escondido or El Rama.

What to See

Reserva Silvestre Greenfields

If you’re the type of person who wishes to spend most of his time performing outdoor activities, then visiting the Reserva Silvestre Greenfields is a must.

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The well-preserved and privately managed wildlife reserve that spans a whopping area of 284 hectares is a wonderland for swimming, canoeing and hiking. There are also cabanas and bungalows for rent within the property, making your stay more comfortable.

El Bluff

When you’ve skimmed all of Bluefields’ urban areas and want to have a view of gigantic oil tanks and shipping tankers dozing heavily by the bay, then get your feet moving and visit El Bluff.

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Here, you’ll be able to experience the serenity of watching the calmness of the famous Caribbean Sea rushing towards the Bahia de Bluefields. You can also maximize your visit by chatting with locals over beer and local food during weekends.

Moravian Church

Despite the fact that the original version has been taken down by Hurricane Juana, the people of Bluefields nestled up the courage to build an exact replica and called it the Moravian Church.

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Boasting intricate designs and breathtaking architecture, this place of worship is one of the country’s most distinctive landmarks, still following the rule of red tin roofs and all-white exteriors for its physical aspects.

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