San Marcos, Carazo

San Marcos is a municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua. Anastasio Somoza Garcia, one of the successors of the Somoza's dynasty, was born in this city. His house is located in the country side of the city, and it is considered a historic site. San Marcos has a population of around 30,600 habitants. It is located at 45 km south from the capital, Managua. San Marcos has wonderful weather that enables the production of coffee and a large variety of tropical flowers and fruits. San Marcos' habitants are a Catholic majority, a heritage of the Spaniard Colonization. They are fervent followers of the Spaniard Catholic Traditions. For example, the most notorious festivity, where many people gather every year, is the celebration of their Patron San Marcos. San Marcos' Catholic Parish Church is a legacy of the Spaniard influence, as could be seen in its construction and designs. San Marcos has become the host of the Catholic Campus of Ave Maria University. This is the only American University in Nicaragua,and Central America. Students from all over Central America and the United States go to San Marcos To study in this prestigious university.

Overview

San Marcos is a city in the Department of Carazo in Nicaragua. It has a population of around 30,600 people. It is located at 35 minutes from the capital city of Managua. San Marcos is known for being the place were Anastacio Somoza Garcia was born. San Marcos is also host to The Ave Maria University Latin American Campus, a branch of Ave Maria University (headquartered in Naples, Florida, USA). Ave Maria University occupies the building where the famous Normal de Señoritas Salvadora de Somoza was located. This was an institution that educated young girls to become elementary school teachers. It was also the host of students from all over the country and Central America.

San Marcos has become a large community over the years. Hosting Ave Maria University has given San Marcos a new dimension, a new

San Marcos is a city of tradition and new trends. San Marcos has successfully merged its tradition with the new era, and the new opportunities that only education brings to its doors.