Standard TimeCST |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Managua |
Somoto time compared to Beijing time (China) |
14 hours ahead |
Somoto, the capital of Nicaragua's Chinandega department, is located in the mountains of the country's western Pacific coast and is known as the "Canyon City". The city is surrounded by the magnificent Somoto Canyon, one of Nicaragua's most famous natural landscapes, with the Coco River running through its depths, which attracts nature lovers for hiking, exploring, and bird watching. Somoto retains a strong colonial flavor, and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in the central plaza, built in the 19th century, is representative of local architecture. Every year during Holy Week, traditional religious processions and folklore events are held here, blending elements of Indian and Spanish culture. The economy is based on agriculture (sugar cane and cotton cultivation) and eco-tourism, making it an ideal destination to experience the natural and human charms of western Nicaragua.
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