Survivor: Nicaragua is the 21st season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. The cast is composed of 20 players, initially splitting into two tribes based on their ages containing 10 members each. The tribes are Espada, contestants aged 40 and over; and La Flor, contestants aged 30 and younger. Both tribes also vied for ownership of the newly introduced Medallion of Power, which granted them an advantage when played in challenges.