This program will provide financial and logistic assistance to local companies, in order to increase the number of visitors to the area known as the 'Coffe Route'.

Mario Salinas, president of Nicaragua's Tourism Institute, explained that "they are negotiating additional support from the Government of Luxembourg. They want them to fund the second phase of the 'Coffee Route' program, which needs around $8 million", reported Laprensa.com.ni. "Additionally, Nicaragua is seeking resources from Spain, the European Union and Germany, among others".

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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