Nicaragua Experiences

The colonial city of Leon was founded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in the year 1524 next to Lake Xolotlan and the active Momotombo volcano. The city was actually built next to the town known as Imabite but in the year 1610 it was moved to its current location after being destroyed by a series of eruptions from the Momotombo volcano and the city was basically buried. That is why the city is ca...

Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve is an important protected area in Nicaragua. It forms part of the country's national park system and is well-known as a vital coastal wetland region. The stunning Juan Venado Island is situated 1 hour from Leon city. Upon arrival to Las Peñitas beach, your guide will lead you to where you will board your private motor boat for an exciting 2 hours boat ride. Juan Ven...

Depart early morning for Cerro Negro which means 'Black Hill', and it is the perfect description of this truly unique volcano. The Cerro Negro volcano was formed 160 years ago and that makes it the youngest volcano of Central America. After a drive of approximately 1.5 hours in your 4x4 transportation, you will arrive to the base of the volcano. The volcano is only 400 metres high, but th...

The colonial city of Granada was founded by Captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in the year 1524. It was built next to the Mombacho volcano and the great lake of Nicaragua. Named after the city of Granada in Spain, this city has plenty of colonial churches, narrow streets and large homes with beautiful indoor patios, tiled roofs and pretty colonial colours. You will start your experience with ...

Upon arrival at Masaya Volcano, we will witness all the influence that volcanic activities have had in the shaping of the zone. Only ten minutes from the entrance we will be able to visit the environmental centre, a museum where we can see a model of the park and also see paintings of Nicaraguan artists relating to the history of the volcano. We’ll learn about the tectonic plates and volcan...

Everybody knows about Belgian, Swiss or French chocolate but have you ever heard about Nicaraguan chocolate? Originally from Central America, this plant has an extraordinary history; it was one of the most important products for the Mayan and Aztec cultures, as well as other Central American cultures. The discovery of America led to the introduction of chocolate in Europe, transforming it into the...

Leave Granada and drive to the foot of the mountain where we will get in touch with the park keepers. Then we will switch vehicles and start our way up to the top on a 4 wheel drive. The adventure begins on a paved road and right from the start we will be surprised by the biodiversity of this natural reserve. Surrounded by exuberant vegetation and enjoying breathtaking views. When we reach the su...

Visit the most interesting places on the island to meet and learn about the culture and history of Ometepe. We will visit Charco Verde reserve, a lagoon surrounded by forest where we will walk and the guide will explain the flora and fauna of this picturesque place with its mysterious legend. After we leave in the car to the museum El Ceibo where they have two excellent historical museums...