San Marcos, Nicaragua

San Marcos, Nicaragua

San Marcos is a city in the province of Carazo in Nicaragua. It has a population around 30,600 people. It is located at 35 minutes from the capital city of Managua. San Marcos is known for being the place who gave birth to Anastacio Somoza Garcia. San Marcos is also host to The Ave Maria University Latin American Campus, an branch of Ave Maria University (headquartered in Naples, Florida, USA). San Marcos' Catholic Church is in the middle of the town square. It is one of the most impressive colonial building in town. Msgnor. Francisco Campos is the one responsible for its restoration and preservation. San Marcos is surrounded by nice coffee plations, and wonderful ornamental gardens.


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