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Bostonist knows better to think that most of our dear readers are likely to take a jaunt to Nicaragua's capital anytime soon: Unlike, say, Montreal or the Cape, it's neither close nor pretty, and in terms of tourism, it has precious little to commend it, since most of the historical buildings and the civic center were completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1972. (Did we mention it is an absolutely terrible place to go with a toddler? We learned this the hard way.) Certainly, those interested in other cultures or Latin American politics (as we are) will find the Nicaraguan people welcoming and well-informed, making Managua a great place to go for Spanish speakers wishing to comprehend the depth of Central American countries' unhappy experiences with United States foreign policy. But it's no resort (Bostonist actually went because Mrs. Bostonist was doing research there for her Ph.D.). So rather than recommend sights to see or regale you with tales of our recent trip there, we offer you the following insight about Boston, which we came to understand by spending a week in Managua: more ›