Bluefields - Wikipedia
WEBBluefields is the chief Caribbean port, from which hardwood, seafood, shrimp and lobster are exported. Bluefields was a rendezvous for European buccaneers in the 16th and 17th century and became capital of the English protectorate of the Kingdom of Mosquitia in 1678.
Bluefields | Caribbean Coast, Mosquito Coast, Fishing | Britannica
WEBBluefields, city and port, eastern Nicaragua, just south of the mouth of the Escondido River and inland from its outer port of El Bluff. Named after the Dutch pirate Blewfeldt, who used it as a base in the 17th century, it was the capital of the British Mosquito Coast protectorate until returned to.
Bluefields, Nicaragua (ca. 1650- ) • - Blackpast
WEBJan 4, 2010 · A city at the mouth of the Escondido River and the Caribbean Sea, Bluefields is home to a large black settlement on the east coast of Nicaragua and is strongly associated with Black Creole culture. Nicaragua has the largest population of African descent in Central America and approximately two-thirds of that group resides in and around Bluefields.
Bluefields – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBUnderstand. Bluefields is the capital of the Southern Autonomous Region on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua. The people have a combined heritage of being escaped/freed slaves, part of indigenous groups, descendants of Spanish settlers, and/or mix of any of these groups. This creates a very diverse and vibrant community.
Bluefields, Moskito Coast - Discover it in The Travelers Within
WEBBluefields : Caribbean Pirate Town. Bluefields is the isolated capital of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. It is located along the wild, jungled Mosquito Coast (Moskito Coast) on Bluefields Bay at the mouth of the Escondido River. Bluefields was named after the Dutch pirate Abraham Blauvelt who hid in the bay’s waters in ...
Discover the Hidden Gems of Bluefields: Your Ultimate Guide
WEBJun 12, 2023 · Discover the ultimate guide to the best things to do in Bluefields, Nicaragua! Explore its rich culture, beautiful coastal scenery, and outdoor adventures.
Bluefields | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 18, 2018 · Bluefields, a Nicaraguan town at the mouth of the Escondido River on the Bay of Bluefields on the Caribbean Sea and home to an estimated 50,000 people. Protected by a series of islands, it has the best harbor in eastern Central America, through which bananas, mahogany, and cedar passed in …
Top 20 Places to See in Bluefields, Nicaragua | Gems.Travel
WEBBluefields, Nicaragua is a stunning Caribbean port city located on the Caribbean Sea. It is the capital of Nicaragua's South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region and is the largest city in the region. Bluefields is known for its beautiful …
Caribbean Coast - Bluefields - History and Culture - Vapues
WEBBluefields - History and Culture. Explore Bluefields city and learn about the history and cultural traditions of the largest city on the Nicaraguan Caribbean coast. Used as a rendezvous for English and Dutch buccaneers in the 16th and 17th century, Bluefields became the capital of the English protectorate over the Mosquito Coast in 1678.
Bluefields - Wikiwand
WEBBluefields is the capital of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. It was also the capital of the former Kingdom of Mosquitia, and later the Zelaya Department, which was divided into North and South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Regions.
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