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From Leon to San Jose
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    León

    León
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant to sample traditional Nicaraguan cuisine
    Landmarks
    León Cathedral
  3. Day 2

    León

    León
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    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk exploring León's cultural heritage
    • Visit local art galleries and revolutionary murals
    • Visit Mercado Central de León
    • Market snack (quesillo or natural fruit drink)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking or boat tour at Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve
    • Visit Ruins de León Viejo archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central de León
    Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve
    Ruins de León Viejo
  4. Day 3

    León to Matagalpa

    León to Matagalpa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee tour
    • Birdwatching in the cloud forest
    • Visit to a farm
    • Hiking in Apante Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Apante Nature Reserve
  5. Day 4

    Matagalpa

    Matagalpa
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared during cooking workshop)

    Included Activities

    • Cooking workshop at Aguali Biological Station with lunch
    • Visit to El Chile indigenous community
    • Weaving demonstration with local women artisans

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk to Cerro El Chile scenic viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Aguali Biological Station
    El Chile
    Cerro El Chile
  6. Day 5

    Matagalpa to Granada

    Matagalpa to Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Masaya Artisan Market
    • Masaya Volcano entrance and visit
    Landmarks
    Masaya Artisan Market
    Masaya Volcano
  7. Day 6

    Granada

    Granada
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk through Parque Central and La Calzada

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking around Lake Nicaragua islets
    • Bike rental to Laguna de Apoyo
    • Hiking Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail
    • Guided city tour with visits to Casa de los Tres Mundos and San Francisco Convent
    Landmarks
    Parque Central
    La Calzada
    Lake Nicaragua
    Laguna de Apoyo
    Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail
    Casa de los Tres Mundos
    San Francisco Convent
  8. Day 7

    Granada to Ometepe

    Granada to Ometepe
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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Ometepe Island
  9. Day 8

    Ometepe

    Ometepe
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    Included Activities

    • Half-day island tour (Charco Verde, Playa Santo Domingo, and Altagracia)
    • View ancient Ometepe petroglyphs

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Maderas volcano summit
    Landmarks
    Charco Verde
    Playa Santo Domingo
    Altagracia
    Maderas Volcano
  10. Day 9

    Nicaragua to Rincon de la Vieja

    Nicaragua to Rincon de la Vieja

    Included Activities

    • Hot Springs entrance at Rincon de la Vieja
    • Relax in natural thermal pools
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Rincon de la Vieja Hot Springs
  11. Day 10

    Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja

    Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hot springs entrance and visit
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja
  12. Day 11

    Rincón de la Vieja

    Rincón de la Vieja
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walk through Rincón de la Vieja National Park (Las Pailas Sector)
    • Rincón de la Vieja National Park entrance fee

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching
    • Canopy tour
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  13. Day 12

    Rincón de la Vieja to San José

    Rincón de la Vieja to San José
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Central Market
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Central Market

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