We traveled to the tiny town of Estelí, Nicaragua to visit Drew Estate Cigar Co. to take the coolest cigar factory tour in the world. On our way, we found some unexpected street art and graffiti that was as vivid, varied, and vocal as any we’ve seen. Turns out, Estelí has a long history of using mural art to express political dissent and social commentary. Eat your heart out Banksy.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Street art in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Estelí travel tip
Estelí doesn’t see a lot of tourists and hotel options in town are a bit slim. We were hard pressed to find decent budget accommodation with parking. There’s a budget hostel but they don’t have parking, there’s an over-priced seen-better-days hotel with a parking lot that just felt like a rip off and then there’s Hotel Los Arcos. Rooms start at US$45 but they’re big, clean, and include breakfast plus there’s a secure parking lot.
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Those are some fantastic pieces and I with such well done pieces it’s only a matter of time before we visit for ourselves to check them out.
Hotel cualitan is about the same price as Los arcos, and you get your own cabina, parking, and excellent food. Super nice owner and staff.
Thanks for the tip!