Nacatamales made with corn mean and meat are very tasty. The most popular desert is Tres Leches, made with three different types of milk custard. Ice cream is also a national favorite among children of all ages. The local beverage of Nicaragua is Flor de Cana rum. Tona, Victoria and Premium and the three national beer.
Most international brands are available.
For more formal functions, dresses for the woman and long sleeve shirts for the men are required. Nicaraguan's pride themselves on the cloths they wear. Shorts and bare midriffs should be saved for the beach. In addition to these national holidays, many cities and towns throughout Nicaragua celebrate their own festivals and holidays.