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Article: Nicaragua sees big boost in tourism.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- May 24, 2005
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Byline: Doreen Hemlock
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ To the south, Costa Rica is known for its eco-tourism. Farther north, Guatemala beckons with Mayan treasures and indigenous cultures.
Now, Nicaragua is making a name as a Central American travel destination too, welcoming guests to its beaches, Spanish colonial cities and other attractions.
The number of international travelers to Nicaragua rose 17 percent last year to nearly 615,000, exceeding growth targets, as the New York state-sized nation boosted promotions, Tourism Minister Lucia Salazar said Tuesday at a media briefing in Miami.
The United States sent the most travelers: more than ...
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