The isolated Atlantic coast may as well be a country unto itself. Nicaragua’s Caribbean is tough, muddy, and quite unlike any Cancún-tainted visions you may harbor. Reachable either by land or sea, Bluefields is located on the Caribbean shores of Nicaragua, 178 miles from Managua. This unique town is dominated not only by wide rivers and small jungle canals, but also by a unique island culture evidenced in its plentiful seafood, dancing and reggae bars. Bluefields is a rare melting pot of indigenous, African, English, Dutch and Spanish influences. A mixture of white sand, coral reefs, coconut palms, mangroves, jungles and rainforests make this area a favorite for those who appreciate an exotic combination of attractions.