Puerto Cabezas

Bilwi, formerly known as Puerto Cabezas, is an administrative center on Nicaragua's North Caribbean Coast that covers a large area. It sits in the region as both an economic and administrative hub for the people who live and work here.

The town has been hit hard by major hurricanes, especially Felix in 2007, followed by Eta and Iota in 2020. These storms reshaped the local infrastructure and continue to influence how the community rebuilds.

The town brings together people from different backgrounds who speak Spanish, English, Miskito, and Sumo in everyday life. This mix of languages shapes how neighbors interact and shows itself in the markets, shops, and streets you walk through.

The local airport connects you to other regions and is the main way to reach the area by air. Two main markets, San Jeronimo and Mercado Municipal, supply everyday groceries and local goods for visitors and residents alike.

The town maintains sister city partnerships with Burlington in the United States, Luleå in Sweden, and two Spanish towns. These connections show how the community has built relationships across the world in different regions.