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From Leon to San Jose
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    León

    León
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through historic streets of León
    • Admire León Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Optional dinner with group at local restaurant to sample traditional Nicaraguan cuisine
    Landmarks
    León Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    León

    León
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Market snack such as quesillo (soft tortilla filled with fresh cheese, pickled onions and cream) or refreshing natural fruit drink)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk exploring León's cultural heritage
    • Visit local art galleries and revolutionary murals
    • Visit Mercado Central de León with market snack included

    Optional Activities

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

    León to Matagalpa

    León to Matagalpa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk through Matagalpa town
    • Coffee tour
    • Birdwatching in the cloud forest
    • Farm visit
    • Hiking in Apante Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Apante Nature Reserve
  4. Day 4

    Matagalpa

    Matagalpa
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Nicaraguan dishes prepared during cooking workshop)

    Included Activities

    • Aguali Biological Station interactive cooking workshop with traditional dishes
    • Lunch of dishes prepared at cooking workshop
    • El Chile indigenous community visit and traditional weaving demonstration with local women artisans
    • Try traditional weaving process

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk to Cerro El Chile scenic viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Aguali Biological Station
    El Chile
    Cerro El Chile
  5. 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
    Mirador de Catarina
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Granada

    Granada
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walk through Parque Central and La Calzada

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking around the islets of Lake Nicaragua
    • Bike rental and ride to Laguna de Apoyo
    • Hiking the Mombacho Volcano Crater Trail
    • Guided city tour visiting 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
  7. Day 7

    Granada to Ometepe

    Granada to Ometepe
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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Ometepe Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Ometepe

    Ometepe
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day island tour including Charco Verde, Playa Santo Domingo and town of Altagracia
    • Ancient Ometepe petroglyphs viewing

    Optional Activities

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

    Nicaragua to Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica

    Nicaragua to Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rincón de la Vieja - Hot Springs & Mud Baths
    • Rincón de la Vieja National Park (Las Pailas Sector) - Entrance Fee
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja

    Ometepe to Rincón de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rincón de la Vieja hot springs and mud baths
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. 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
    Las Pailas Sector
  12. 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 in San José

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Central Market for handicrafts and locally grown fruit
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Central Market

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