Bluefields, Caribbean port city in South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua
Bluefields stretches along the eastern coast of Nicaragua at the mouth of the Escondido River, with natural harbors protected by offshore islands.
The settlement originated from Dutch pirate Abraham Blauvelt's base in the 1600s and later became the capital of the British Mosquito Coast protectorate.
The population combines Creole, Miskito, Mestizo, and Garifuna communities, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and religious practices in distinct neighborhoods.
Travelers reach Bluefields through domestic flights to the local airport or by taking buses from Nuevo Guinea, followed by water taxis to various destinations.
The city exports tropical hardwoods, seafood products, and bananas through its port, which serves as Nicaragua's primary Caribbean trading gateway.
Location: South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Inception: 1602
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Address: Bluefields, Nicaragua 81000 Bluefields
Website: http://bluefields.gob.ni
GPS coordinates: 12.01315,-83.76491
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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