Nicaragua Internship Program Nicaragua Internship Program Internships are located in both of the cities of Matagalpa and Esteli, as well as smaller communities around them, such as San Ramon and Chaguitillo. The region is characterized by lush forests, rolling hills, and slight elevation.
Temperatures are cooler than the capital of Managua, but still get quite warm in our summer months.
The cities and communities have populations that range from a few thousand to about 50,000. More internships are located in Ciudad Sandino and Nueva Vida, communities located just outside of Managua, the capital. Many refugees, victims of Hurricane Mitch, have settled in Nueva Vida and the need is great. The country democratically elected a president in 1990 and had a democratic transfer of power in 1996. However, due to the devastating effects of decades of armed conflicts and several natural disasters, Nicaragua is one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere and in dire need of development in every area.