Situated in a high mountainous region of Nicaragua lies Quilalí, the remote, large municipal head in the department of Nueva Segovia.

The pueblo is made of 17 barrios laid out in a cobblestone grid around a central park and 54 rural communities.

The people in Quilalí make their living primarily in basic grains farming (corn and beans) as well as coffee cultivation.

Bull rings, Ferris wheels, and makeshift bars are all common sights at the Quilalí fairgrounds around the 19th.

Another Quilalí celebration takes place in the largest rural community within the municipality, San Bartolo.

The festival also features floats prepared by the local high school, a soccer tournament, and a dance benefiting the graduating class.