It doesn't matter if you're the type of person who likes to learn about new cultures, the type who likes to shop for souvenirs, or the type who seeks adventure, Matagalpa is a city you MUST visit. Here you will find recycled art, one of a kind hand-crafted treasures, delectable coffee, and breath taking vegetation. When you come to Matagalpa the first place you should visit is Casa Dorotea: Families Especiales, a recycled art program for people with special needs. The center is run by nuns from the Catholic church who began this non-profit organization with just one program dedicated to Sister Dorathy, who had spent her life helping unfortunate people of the Amazon in Brazil. They not only make use of all their resources, but also provide jobs to handicapped people, who would have been
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