The Miss Nicaragua 2023 coronation ceremony will be held at Crowne Plaza Managua in Managua, Nicaragua on August 5, 2023. It is the 42nd edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Nicaragua’s Miss Universe candidate.
Representing San Marcos, Norma Huembes was crowned Miss Nicaragua 2022 at Crowne Plaza Managua on August 6, 2022. The respective first, second, third and fourth runners-up were Katherine Burgos of Tipitapa, Diana Navarro of Leon, Isabella Salgado of Chinandega and Gabriela Calix of Cinco Pinos.
Currently, Nicaragua has four Miss Universe placements. The highest one was in 2007 when Xiomara Blandino finished in the Top 10 and the most recent one was in 2020 when Ana Marcelo finished in the Top 21.
There are 10 women competing for the Miss Nicaragua 2023 crown. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:
#5. Melissa Morales (La Concordia)
#4. Daysi Velásquez (Santa Lucia)
#3. Chantal Urbina (Granada)
#2. Isabella Salgado (Chinandega)
#1. Sheynnis Palacios (Diriamba)