When was Nicaragua colonized by the british?

Nicaragua was never fully colonized by the British, but they did establish a presence in the region during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the Caribbean coast area. The British interests were mainly focused on trade and controlling key ports rather than outright colonization. Their influence increased in the 19th century, especially during the period of the Mosquito Coast, but Nicaragua ultimately became a territory of Spanish colonial rule until its independence in the early 19th century.