Parque de Ocotal — Attraction in Ocotal (Municipio)

Great and calm place with wi-fi and shady trees. The streets behind this plaza are a lot calmer and charming than the other side. The west street is one of the noisiest while the east is one of the most peaceful. Most of the cultural events the town celebrates will happen around here. There are some street vendors around but the favorite is the “pupusas” lady that comes and sets camp after 5 on the northwest corner. Some of the trees in this park are over 100 years old, and some buildings around have a neat history, at times closely related to the US marines (occupied at the turn of the century.) overall this is the heart of the third oldest city in the country, and you can tell if you know where to look. The original town was built east of Ocotal around 1543. This plaza began being built as early as the 1700s and the town acquired municpality status in 1811 if I’m not mistaken. Anyway, lots to discover around here if you’re into history and...

The biggest park in town and where the church is also located. Around this main square, most government buildings are nearby along with other commercial establishments. Families often go here to just relax or have fun with the kids. It's also a popular spot for young individuals to have dates in. There is also free WiFi in the park. The trees and plants also abound here so there's...

Quiet and clean park. Lack of restrooms. Like any park in Latin America across from government offices and catedral. Quiet and peaceful town. Lack of running water, so if you visit restaurants you will always see dirty restrooms, so you figure how they cook...