About 55,000 people.

Bluefields is the main city on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, reached mostly by boat or plane. It has a rich mix of cultures, music, and languages.
You can listen to lively Caribbean drum music, taste fresh seafood and coconut dishes, and take a boat to nearby islands and beaches.
The city celebrates a colorful festival called Palo de Mayo with dancing and drums.
Boats carry visitors to the Corn Islands, with turquoise water and sandy beaches.