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Estelí, Nicaragua: Vibrant Street Art Murals – Polaroid of the Week

Estelí, Nicaragua: Vibrant Street Art Murals – Polaroid of the Week

Nestled in Nicaragua's Northern Highlands, Estelí is the country's third-largest city. It played a key role in the Sandinista Revolution of the 1970s and 1980s and remains a stronghold for the FSLN party. Lacking the colonial allure of Granada or León, Estelí captivates with its bold street art. Graffiti and murals deliver powerful political, social, and historical messages.


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