“Centroamérica Big Day 2026”: Nicaragua Hosts Central American Tourism Event

The activity was developed thanks to the support of the Sandinista Good Government, through the Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (INTUR), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA), as well as the Guardabarranco Environmentalist Movement.

“Centroamérica Big Day 2026”: Nicaragua Hosts Central American Tourism Event

TL;DR

  • Nicaragua hosted the "Centroamérica Big Day" 2026 on March 14th, an event organized by the Central America Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA).
  • The event aims to celebrate birdwatching, biodiversity, and promote sustainable tourism and environmental education.
  • Over 318 people participated in 25 observation points across Nicaragua.
  • Key organizations supporting the event included the Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (INTUR), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA), and the Guardabarranco Environmentalist Movement.
  • The "Centroamérica Big Day" connects biodiversity, scientific knowledge, and nature tourism, strengthening birdwatching as a sustainable tourism product.
  • Participants expressed happiness in discovering Nicaragua's natural richness and emphasized the importance of caring for nature.