Palo de Mayo, Bluefields

Palo de Mayo is Nicaragua's most visible Afro-Caribbean cultural celebration, centered in the Caribbean coastal city of Bluefields. Throughout May, communities host food fairs, art exhibitions, and contests, building to a final Saturday street carnival with live bands, dance groups, and open-air performances set to Caribbean rhythms. (Date shown is estimated from the event's typical annual timing — confirm with the organizer closer to the date.)