Managua, Municipal capital in Chontales Department, Nicaragua.
Juigalpa is a municipality in Chontales Department characterized by agricultural lands and rural settlements spread across a broad territory. The area features cattle ranches and farmland where residents grow crops and raise livestock.
The name originates from indigenous languages, referring either to jicaro trees or gold, reflecting early settlement patterns. The area later became centered on cattle ranching as its main livelihood.
Cattle ranching traditions define daily life here, shaping the economy and identity of residents across generations. These practices connect families to the land and their past.
The area is accessible by regular bus services from Managua, which operate on a scheduled basis. Those driving can follow the Panamerican Highway, the main route that connects the region.
The municipality borders Lake Cocibolca, where fishermen use traditional methods while farmers grow corn, beans, and watermelons on nearby lands. This combination of fishing and farming shapes the local economy.
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