Bluefields Bay
The lagoon occupies a large part of the frame, its calm water enclosed by narrow barrier islands that separate it from the open Caribbean.
Minimalist map poster · Nicaragua
Bluefields Map Poster & Print
12.0129° N / 83.7645° W
A Caribbean port town on the shore of a sheltered lagoon, where river channels and islands meet the sea.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Bluefields in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Bluefields, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Bluefields at home
The map
About this Bluefields map poster
Bluefields stands on the western shore of Bluefields Bay, a large lagoon on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. A line of low islands and spits protects the lagoon from the open sea, and the Escondido River enters the bay nearby. On a map the town forms a compact grid on the waterfront, facing a broad expanse of water rather than the ocean itself.
Streets run down to the shore and the docks, where boats connect Bluefields with river communities and the Corn Islands offshore. Inland, the town grades into scattered housing, swamp and forest, with few roads reaching the rest of the country. A Bluefields map poster captures this sense of a place oriented to water rather than highways.
The town's name is usually traced to the Dutch privateer Abraham Blauvelt, who used the bay in the seventeenth century. Bluefields is home to Creole, Miskitu, Garifuna, Rama and Mestizo communities, and it is known for the Palo de Mayo festival each May. The town was rebuilt after Hurricane Joan struck it in 1988.
- Population
- 44,000
- Coordinates
- 12.0129° N / 83.7645° W
- Elevation
- 11 m
- Time zone
- Managua
- Region
- Bluefields, Nicaragua
Waterfront grid
The town's streets form a small, regular grid tipped towards the shore, with piers and landings along the edge of the bay.
Escondido River
The river arrives from the interior and opens into the bay near the town. It is the main water route linking Bluefields with the rest of Nicaragua.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bluefields
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Bluefields
A map that means something
Bluefields suits anyone with roots on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, or a traveller who passed through on the way to the Corn Islands. The lagoon and the town's small grid make a composition that is simple, balanced and unmistakably coastal.
Choose a title, a subtitle perhaps in Spanish or Creole English, and your coordinates, then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Bluefields posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Bluefields map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bluefields poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Bluefields poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Bluefields poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Bluefields poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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