Sheynnis Palacios became the first woman from Nicaragua to win the crown. Miss Nepal, Miss Colombia ... the orchid that serves as Guatemala's national flower. Outside of pageants, the 28-year ...

Miss Universe Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, would go on to win both the National Costume competition and the main crown of Miss Universe ... CNN reports. Miss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, was ...

who will then compete to inherit the Miss Universe crown from reigning titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. Scroll down to see some of the most eye-catching national costumes.