La Brújula Semanal (Managua) La Brújula Semanal (Managua) La Bújula Semanal was a free weekly periodical published in Nicaragua's capital, Managua since November 2008. It is mostly distributed in University campuses and semi-public spaces such as malls, supermarkets and cafés, with an alleged circulation of 7,000 copies per week. Typically, "La Brújula" carries a brief summary of local and international news, a cover story with a little bit of in-depth reporting, and short pieces on science, technology, local tourism and lifestyle (usually translated and adapted from the international press). The printed edition also devotes plenty of space to free time and leisure activities, with
Managua Foreign embassies in Managua also sponsor film festivals. Since the late 1990s and early 2000, many casinos and karaoke bars opened and have remained popular attractions for Nicaraguans and foreign visitors. Popular music includes the Palo de Mayo, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin pop among other Latin music genres, as well as American pop and rock. Salsa dancing is a national pastime. Managua boasts a vibrant night life. Nightclubs and bars are abound in Managua, particularly, in the popular areas called "Zona Viva" located in the shopping mall "Galerías Santo Domingo", as well as very close by "Plaza Mi Viejo Santo