Managua City Tour
The actual capital of Nicaragua has a rich history!
Category: relaxing.
Destroyed in 1972 by an earthquake, the capital is being currently rebuilt. First we will visit the historical Loma de Tiscapa. Very interesting place indeed: from there, you will see the ruins of Somoza’s Palace; looking towards north, you will see the volcanos from the Maribios range, as well of the Managua from “before 1972”, and also the new Managua getting slowly build towards south and Masaya.
Then visit the National Palace and its natural history museum, see the National Theater, old cathedral and central Park, as well as the new Presidential House. Later go to the Mercado Huembes (market), very huge popular market offering all kind of goods as well as handcraft.
Then we’ll discover the new downtown, getting built a few miles away from Lake Managua and becoming the business center with major companies, banks, restaurants, shopping centers and other attractions.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
Includes:
Transportation in deluxe vehicle, van or 4x4.
Entrance fees to all places mentioned in itinerary.
Specialized guide in different languages available.
Taxes
Masaya Area, Granada and the Islets: THE ORIGINAL ONE.
Discover the best of Nicaragua in one single day!!!!
Category: relaxing.
First you will visit the Masaya Active Volcano & National Park, located few minutes from Masaya, looking down to the still active crater will take your breath away. If you feel so, you can hike up to the San Fernando crater (extinct) with very impressive views from the edge of the crater. There is also a small museum dedicated to the volcanoes history.
After we will stop in Masaya & its handicraft market where you can find at reasonable prices unique pieces made by the locals, more than 150 shops offer all the items made in the area: wood, hammocks, leathers, ceramics, painting and much more. Later we’ll continue to Catarina Lookout and its impressive views, and enjoy a delicious typical lunch.
Then we will visit the typical village “San Juan de Oriente” home of the ceramic manufacturers, the process did not change for decades. Possibility of purchasing ceramics.
Founded in 1524 by the Spanish conquistadors, the tour of Granada will transport us back to the colonial times, with its classical and neo-classical buildings, antique churches and horse-drawn carriages!
To end our tour, a boat ride in Lake Nicaragua will let us discover some of the 365 small islands ”Isletas”, as well as their fauna, flora and inhabitants named the “Isleños”.
Without any doubt, the best one day tour to get a taste of this country in one single day.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
Includes:
Transportation in deluxe vehicle, van or 4x4.
Entrance fees to all places mentioned in itinerary.
Boat ride
Specialized guide in different languages available.
Taxes
The Mombacho Natural Reserve: Lake Nicaragua and the Island
Cloud forest and tropical birds
Category: moderately strenuous.
Transfer to the shores of Mombacho volcano, now extinct and covered by lush vegetation. Then a powerful truck will drive you all the way to the top of the extinct volcano. From there we will visit the Mombacho Natural Reserve and its tropical cloud forest, a paradise for nature lovers. Walking through the trail around one of the craters in the most surprising biological diversity, with incredible views to Granada, Lake Nicaragua & the Islands “Isletas” will make this journey magnificent!
Then a boat ride in Lake Nicaragua will let you discover some of the 365 small islands ”Isletas”, as well as their fauna, flora and inhabitants named the “Isleños”, the community of about 2000 live in simple yet decent conditions from fishing, small agriculture and now tourism too.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
Includes:
Transportation in deluxe vehicle, van or 4x4.
Entrance fees to all places mentioned in itinerary. Boat ride
Specialized guide in different languages available.
Lunch, including one soft drink per person.
Taxes
Note: can be combined with the canopy tour (top tree trails).
Leon City and the Hot Springs of San Jacinto
Category: relaxing.
Discover this historical city, located 60 miles/90 kms north of Managua. For more than 200 years Leon was the capital of Nicaragua and is still considered as the intellectual capital. It also features one of the oldest monuments in Central America: The Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1747. The most beautiful art gallery in Central America: The Galeria Ortiz Gurdian.
Lunch included in Leon, in front of the Parque Central and cathedral.
In the afternoon, we will go to the village of San Jacinto, observe an interesting natural fenomena: its boiling mud’s ("Hervideros") that reflect bright colors and for its underground springs coming from the nearby volcano. It also boasts beautiful views to cerro Negro and Telica active volcanoes located close to the village.
Duration: about 9 hours (from Managua).
Includes:
Transportation in deluxe vehicle, van or 4x4.
Entrance fees to all places mentioned in itinerary.
Specialized guide in different languages available.
Lunch, including one soft drink per person.
Taxes