covered square with a fountain, a central gazebo for Christmas displays, skateboard tracks, and wifi connection. Surrounding the park are San Juan Cathedral, the Mayor's Office, the City Museum, the Public Library, the Social Club, UNAN (National Autonomous University of Nicaragua), and several hotels, and restaurants. Panoramic Views of Jinotega Travel up the steps to the top of "Peña de la Cruz", the path of many pilgrims to fulfill promises to la Santa Cruz (Holy Cross). In the municipalities of the department of Jinotega Natural, historical and religious attractions Town of La Concordia, birthplace of General Benjamin Zeledon. Town of San Rafael del Norte, where General Augusto C. Sandino married telegraph operator Blanca Aráuz. Tepeyac Shrine in San Rafael del Norte, where "the Servant of God" Fray Odorico D'Andrea carried out several pastoral works and town improvements. Canopy tours of "La Brellera" on the outskirts of San Rafael del Norte, experiencing the sensation of "flying" on the trees. Visits to "El Jaguar" Nature Reserve. Rural and community tourism experience Tours of "Datanlí - El Diablo" Natural Reserve to enjoy its cloud forests and "La Bujona" waterfall while guided by locals and sharing daily activities. Lodging at "La Bastille" Ecolodge. Farm holidays in Santa María de Pantasma. Ecotours at "La Fundadora" and "Vida Joven" farms located on the Jinotega - Matagalpa road. Natural and cultural experience. Visits to Bosawás, declared by UNESCO a Biosphere Reserve, and to "Peñas Blancas" Massif known for its white cliffs and sharp water drops among misty cloud forests. Nature tours among coffee fields in Mount Kilambé Nature Reserve, near the town of Wiwilí, and "Santa Maura" farm to learn about the cultivation of this grain called the "green gold". Visits to Volcan "Yalí" Nature Reserve. Adventure tourism on Lake Apanás where sport fishing activities and rowing boat competitions take place. This lake is a habitat for a great variety of lake flora and fauna. Municipalities El Cuá Jinotega La Concordia San José de Bocay San Rafael del Norte San Sebastián de Yalí Santa María de Pantasma Wiwilí de Jinotega References External links (Jinotega, JINOTEGA, Nicaragua) Portal del Norte de Nicaragua Noticias del Norte de Nicaragua Historia de Jinotega Portal del Norte de Nicaragua Avodec.org Noticias del Norte de Nicaragua Información de los municipios del departamento de Jinotega La Cuculmeca Radio Estereo Libre Solingen - Jinotega Outreach 360 Mision para Cristo Jinotega Eco albergue La Fundadora Jinotega