Located in the north central highland, Esteli is home to exiled Cuban cigar makers who make some of the best cigars in the world.
As the third largest city in Nicaragua, it was a key battleground during the revolution and the city is not short of revolutionary murals.
In today's peaceful times visitors can enjoy the beautiful nearby natural reserves around the area including Miraflor Reserve,-our favorite- the beautiful waterfall at El Salto Estanzuela , the wonderful vista at nearby Reserva Tisey, Las Brisas-Quiabuc, Tomabu, Tepesomoto and Moropotente.