Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua since 1852, 4 years before William Walker (The american fortune soldier) satrted it's dictatorship of slavery in the country.

Granada and León, the two oldest and most important cities founded by the spanish conquerors, were disputing the right for the "Seat of the Executive Power of the State" .

Spain recognized Nicaragua's independence by a treaty signed on 25 June 1850. In 1851, there were attempts, sometimes successful, by the military to take over the reins of power and depose the Director of the State; successive revolutionary movements set up governments; in León and Granada.

General don Fruto Chamorro, as director, adopted a new constitution and became President of the Republic in 1854; the term of office was fixed at four years.
But from 1854 to 1857 Granada and León were again at war with one another; the war ended with the setting up of the joint government of Generals Máximo Jeréz and Tomás Martínez. Later, Martínez ruled the country alone. He carried through reforms and broadened the legislation; a new constitution was adopted in 1858.

The town of Managua had been declared the "Seat of the Executive Power of the State" in l852", but under the joint government of Jeréz and Martínez, it was declared the capital in 1857. This at last put an end to the rivalry between the towns of León and Granada. Meanwhile, William Walker, a North American adventurer, had landed in Nicaragua and had himself proclaimed President in 1855.

In the present time, after earthqakes, hurricanes, dictators and wars, Managua has survived due to the courage of their lovely and good hearted people.

Tourism is increasing every year and peace and democracy is the new policy of the inhabitants.