Search results
- Ciudad Darío (Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað ðaˈɾi.o]) is a town and a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. It is the birthplace of poet Rubén Darío and the legendary guerilla leader Edén Pastora. Previously known as Metapa and Chocoyos, Ciudad Darío is located 90 km (about 56 miles) from Managua.
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ciudad_Dar%C3%ADo
People also ask
When did Matapa become Ciudad daro?
Where is Ciudad daro in Nicaragua?
Why was Metapa important?
Why did Nicaragua issue a 50 cordoba gold medal in 1867?
Ciudad Darío (Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað ðaˈɾi.o]) is a town and a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. It is the birthplace of poet Rubén Darío and the legendary guerilla leader Edén Pastora. Previously known as Metapa and Chocoyos, Ciudad Darío is located 90 km (about 56 miles) from Managua.
- 735 km² (284 sq mi)
- Nicaragua
- 433 m (1,421 ft)
- Matagalpa Department
Originally known as Metapa and Chocoyos even before that, Ciudad Darío is easily accessed along the renowned Pan-American Highway. Ciudad Darío is just 90 km from Managua at an elevation of 433 meters. It is home to some 10,000 individuals who are proud to call the small city home.
Ciudad Darío. 90 km from Managua, and 45 km from the departmental capital, Matagalpa, Ciudad Darío is famous for being the birthplace of the great poet, prince of Spanish letters and national hero.
Municipality of Ciudad Darío. The valley where this municipality is located, had the name of Metlapan, Metapán or Metapa, which comes from the Nahuatl language and means metate or stone savannas. In Nicaragua it is translated as "Grinding stone" and in Mexico as "Rio de los magueyes".
Nov 28, 2023 · Rubén Darío was born on January 18, 1867, in Metapa, today called Ciudad Darío in his honor, in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. He was the first son of Manuel García and Rosa Sarmiento, second degree cousins, who were separated at the time of his birth, as Rosa had left the family home due to Manuel's fondness for drinking and women.
Metapa is now known as Ciudad Darío in his honour. The Metapa brand embodies the essence of Nicaraguan craftsmanship and celebrates the passion of the country’s cigar culture.
Metapa, today known as Ciudad Darío, Matagalpa, Nicaragua: Died: 6 February 1916 (aged 49) León, Nicaragua: Occupation
