$8 Million for Nicaraguan "Coffee Route" Tourism

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The first phase of the program began in 2007 with an investment of $5.2 million in financial and logistical assistance aimed at increasing the number of tourists visiting the northern area of Nicaragua known as the Ruta del Café ("Coffee Route"). This stage is due to finish this year.

Joel Astruc, spokesperson for The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, indicated that, "the project's second phase will soon get underway at the request of the Nicaraguan government, due to the success of the first phase," reports Elnuevodiario.com.ni.

Source: elnuevodiario.com.ni

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