Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 2713-3753; Catedral, 2c E, 3c N; 8am-noon & 2pm-5pm Mon-Fri)
In a large concrete faux
indigenous pyramid on the north side of town, Estelí's museum has a small but interesting
collection of pottery and petroglyphs from local pre-Hispanic cultures, fossils of extinct
megafauna and items from the revolution.
Casa de Cultura Leonel Rugama
( 2713-3021; esq Av 1a NE & Calle Transversal; 8am-8pm)
In the bullet-hole marked
former home of a high-ranking Somoza official, the Casa de Cultura offers a range of art,
dance and music classes to locals, even as the building seemingly falls apart around them.
CULTURAL BUILDING
Courses
Ananda Yoga
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YOGA
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( 6am Mon-Fri, 6:40pm Mon-Wed & Fri)
Yoga classes are offered at the Licuados Ananda
health-food restaurant next to the Casa de Cultura.
Escuela de Héroes y Mártires
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LANGUAGE
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( 8419-3519; inside Galería de Héroes y Mártires; per week with/without homestay US$180/100)
More low-key than the competition and frequently recommended, the Escuela de Héroes y
Mártires offers Spanish classes right in the middle of town.
CENAC Spanish School
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LANGUAGE
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( 2713-5437;
www.spanishschoolcenac.com
; Panamericana, btwn Calles 5a SE & 6a SE; per week
with/without homestay US$180/110)
Professionally run Spanish school with classes for all
levels.
Horizonte Nica
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LANGUAGE
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( 2713-4117;
www.escuelahorizonte.edu.ni
;
Av 2a SE, Calle 9a SE ½c S; per week with/without
homestay US$220/150)
This well-established program uses its extensive contacts with local
development groups to get students involved in the community.
