Corinto: Corinto

Corinto is located on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, in the province of Chinandega. Founded in the 19th century, it was a small town of great importance from the beginning thanks to its favourable geographical position. Like the rest of the country, Corinto over the centuries was shaped by a rather tumultuous history involving the Spanish conquest, a brief occupation by the British, and a series of wars and revolutions in the 20th century. This has also contributed to the development of different forms of artistic expression, including primitivista paintings and the UNESCO-protected Güegüense. However, nothing shapes life more in Nicaragua than ubiquitous rainforests, volcanoes — a total of 19 — and vast bodies of water, giving the country the nickname "the land of lakes and volcanoes." Fortunately for visitors to Corinto, the town is a great base for exploring some of the country's most stunning landmarks.