Colonial Tour Nicaragua 4D/3N

Reception at the Augusto C- AUGUSTO International Airport , Managua, at the time of arrival of your flight, our driver will receive it with a sign with your name, Depending on your flight schedule this day or the last one offers to make a City tours in the city of Managua and its historic center, approximate time 3 to 4 hours.

Enjoy the experience of exploring the ruins of the Old City León, the first capital of Nicaragua, founded in 1524 by the Spanish captain Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on the shore of the Momotombo volcano; by several earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in 1610, this city was relocated 53 miles (90 km) north of Managua. Then the 1 hour trip on a scenic road, bordering Lake Xolotlan or Lake Managua, with a breathtaking view of the Momotombo and Momotombito volcanoes. Old City León was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 2000. Visit to the hot springs of San Jacinto, a place where the hot water vapor and the gases of bubbles through the mud of the depths of the Telica Volcano; The field is not large, but it is interesting as it is hot to walk to see the different holes that vary in size and color. The mud sometimes throws small pebbles and the steam is always being thrown by the many children in the area offering to guide them, which is a good idea since there is no sign indicating where it is safe to walk and the locals know where to take it. Lunch In the city of Leon on the front of the Cathedral. Was the capital of Nicaragua for more than 200 years until being replaced by Managua in 1851. The Cathedral of León is the largest colonial religious building in Central America. The remains of the immortal and internationally known poet Rubén Darío still rest here. Enjoy a visit to the Rubén Darío Museum, the Ortiz-Gurdian Art Gallery (one of the main private art galleries in Latin America) and several other important sites. Arrival in Managua. Accommodation in Managua / BL

Departure from the hotel to make the tour to the Masaya volcano: This is one of the 7 active volcanoes in the country. With an area of ​​54 square km including 2 volcanoes and 5 craters, it is the only volcano in the western hemisphere where you can reach the crater by vehicle; its level has an altitude of 635 Mts and continuously emits large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas; it also maintains an incandescence inside due to a lake of persistent lava. It is known as one of the 6 gates to hell, the product of legends in times of Spanish conquest. In addition to being able to go through the museum of the volcano where to know the history of this colossus. Then visit the handicraft market of Masaya, this is an interesting place to get handmade souvenirs, Nicaraguan and enjoy folkloric shows. It is a friendly stage with many small shops full of colorful memories. Transfer to make a visit to the hunter: Catarina is a village near Masaya, overlooking the Laguna de Apo. Catarina is famous for its majestic view of the lagoon, as well as its nurseries. The viewpoint of Catarina is one of the highest hills that surround the Laguna de Amoco, and the view from here is very good. You can see the whole lagoon, as well as the Lake of Nicaragua that is behind it. The Mombacho volcano that surrounds the lake is also present in this view. Lunch Transfer to Granada, taking a cultural walk through Granada: visit the central park of Granada, the cathedral, the Chocolate museum, the San Francisco convent, the old Granada hospital. Next, a tour of the Isleta’s de Granada was made: The Isleta’s de Granada are considered one of the most attractive natural paradises in Nicaragua. It is an archipelago of more than 365 islets in the Great Lake of Nicaragua or Lake Cocibolca, which are presumed to have been formed thousands of years ago by the eruption of a volcano. Traveling on a small boat through the islands is an attractive, fun and relaxed way to travel the narrow channels that separate the islands and appreciate in all its splendor part of the immensity of the Great Lake of Nicaragua. Accommodation in Granada / B-L