Nicaragua Highlights

Enjoy the highlights Nicaragua: visit two colonial cities founded almost 500 years ago, their architecture and history; Ometepe island, largest volcanic island in a lake in the world; San Juan del Sur at the pacific Ocean; Matagalpa, the mountains and the coffee plantations;

Day 01 Arrival - Managua :
Arrival at the International airport in Managua. Meet and greet by one of our representatives, transfer will be provided to the hotel for your first night in Nicaragua.

Overnight at Ângel Azul, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 02 Colonial Leon and Hot Spring :
This tour gives you the opportunity to see the Ruins of the first capital of Nicaragua founded in 1524 by Spanish Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba. Differing from Granada, this city had to move to its actual location in 1610 due to a volcanic eruption. The Ruins of Old Leon City were declared World Site Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in the year 2000. Leon was the capital of Nicaragua for over 200 years, until it was replaced by Managua in 1851.
Leon’s Cathedral is the largest religious colonial building in Central America. The remains of the immortal and internationally well known poet, Ruben Dario, are resting there. We will end our tour with a visit to the San Jacinto Hot Springs, over viewing the impressive volcanic chain of Nicaragua.
Overnight at El Convento, standard room. Breakfast included

Day 3 Matagalpa :
After breakfast, leave to Matagalpa, located in the northern region of the country. This mountainous area offers superb scenery and the forested slopes of the many hills and mountains provide great possibilities for hiking and other nature-related activities. Matagalpa is also famous for its coffee production and it is an excellent place to learn more about how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed.

Overnight at Selva Negra , bungalow. .Breakfast included

Day 4 Matagalpa :
Free day in Matagalpa, different optional tours are offered by the hotel such as:
Horse back riding
Walking trails (self guided or with a guide)
Coffee tour

Overnight at Selva Negra, bungalow.Breakfast included.

Day 05 Granada :
After breakfast, continue south to Granada, arriving in the nicest colonial city of Nicaragua.

Built by the Spanish conquistadors in 1524, Granada is the best place for tourism because of its beauty and colonial architecture, charming hotels and activities to enjoy nearby; Lake Nicaragua and the islands, Mombacho volcano with its natural reserve, Masaya and its folklore..

Overnight at Hotel Patio Malinche, standard room.Breakfast included.

Day 06 Masaya and the Pueblos :
This tour start in the city of Masaya. You will discover the First National Park created in Nicaragua, the active Masaya Volcano, as well as its small museum dedicated to the volcano’s history.

Then you will visit the finest Handicraft Market where you can enjoy the creativity and variety of Nicaraguan art at bargain prices.

Continue to Catarina where you will enjoy delicious lunch with a magnificent view on the Apoyo lagoon, Mombacho volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua. Late afternoon, visit San Juan de Oriente, famous for its ceramic arts.

Overnight at Hotel Patio Malinche, standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 07 Ometepe Island :
Take an unforgettable journey to one of the most beautiful places of Nicaragua. Ometepe Island, the biggest island of the world on a fresh water lake. The excursion starts by heading towards the southern part of the country, getting to San Jorge's port where we will take a ferry that will take us to Ometepe, where you will be able to enjoy spectacular views and one of the most impressive ones of all Nicaragua.
We will visit places like the, the Green Puddle's lagoon, Santo Domingo beach, and “Ojo de agua” water springs.
Overnight at Hotel San Juan de Isla , standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 08 Waterfall San Ramón :
This cascade is 1 of the most breathtaking attractions the island has to offer. Crystalline water flows over the edge of a 140 meter high steep cliff, which is surrounded by the lush vegetation of a transition forest.

Free afternoon to enjoy the beach and relax swimming in Lake Nicaragua in front of the Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel San Juan de Isla , standard room. Breakfast included.

Day 09 - 11 San Juan Del Sur :
Transfer to beach town of San Juan del Sur.

San Juan del Sur is the most popular travel and vacation destination on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, with a rich history as a sea port and fishing village. San Juan del Sur offers a lively mix of local culture and international flare. Direct access to a wide variety of activities, sports, nightlife, and amenities makes San Juan del Sur the ideal location to enjoy your Nicaragua vacation.

For those seeking some action, many surf camps have developed along the coastline of Rivas department and for the ecologically minded, ecotourism makes the most of the natural heritage of this area.

Visit this lovely beach town and experience for yourself the natural beauty, friendly people, and local style that make it so unique.

Three nights at Victoriano Hotel, queen room. Breakfast included.

Day 12 Departure :
Transfer back to Peñas Blancas Border or Managua.

Enjoy nature and help the environment taking a green tour in Costa Rica.

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