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Nicaragua's population blends Indigenous Chorotega and Nahua ancestry, Spanish colonial history, and Caribbean Afro-Nicaraguan and Miskito communities along the Atlantic coast. In the United States, Nicaraguans concentrate heavily in Miami, Los Angeles, and Houston. From gallo pinto at breakfast to the thundering floats of La Purísima, Nicaraguan culture carries specific regional textures that set it apart from neighboring Central American communities.
Community at a Glance
Fast facts about the Nicaraguan community in the United States
Diaspora
Largest U.S. concentrations in Miami, Los Angeles, and Houston
Spanish
Miskito and Creole English spoken on the Atlantic Coast
La Purísima
Semana Santa, and Independence Day (September 15)
Roman Catholicism predominates across most of the country
Roman Catholicism predominates across most of the country
Evangelical Protestantism is strong on the Atlantic Coast
the Moravian Church is historically significant among the Miskito people
Pre-colonial Chorotega and Nahua peoples
Spanish colonization from 1524
Key Definitions
Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Nicaraguan community
What is La Purísima and how is it celebrated?
La Purísima is a December devotion to the Immaculate Conception where families build altars, sing chichona music, and distribute gorra, traditional gifts of sweets and fruit.
What does "nacatamal" mean in Nicaraguan cooking?
A nacatamal is a large masa dumpling stuffed with pork, rice, tomato, and mint, wrapped in banana leaves and boiled for several hours.
Who are the Miskito people?
The Miskito are an Indigenous people of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast with their own language and culture, historically allied with Britain and shaped by contact with Moravian missionaries.
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