Today, after having been rebuilt numerous times, Granada proudly remains one of the last truly colonial cities. On this excursion, we will tour the Casa de los Leones, San Francisco Convent and Museum, the colorful market, the charming cobblestone streets, and numerous architecturally significant churches. Following our walking tour, we ll embark on a boat tour of Granada s famous Isletas, a chain of inhabited islands just off the shore of lake Nicaragua which are the remnants of aged volcanic activity. This is an unforgettable day in rural Nicaragua. Than, we will drive through the famous white pueblos , including the town of Catarina, stopping at one of our country s most stunning panoramic views, the Apoyo Lagoon.
Handicrafts are one of the important industries of the country and variety of products is extensive.
From the famous hammocks from Masaya, the pottery of San Juan de Oriente, the wood carvings, the leather goods, the of primitivist painting or the handmade cigars, the visitor will not only have the opportunity to buy at excellent prices, but also to enjoy meeting the artists. Of course our tour-guide will help you to bargain for the best price. On the way to the historic former capital city of Le n, we will pass beautiful vistas of Lake Managua, the breathtaking Momotombo volcano, and much of Nicaragua s agricultural heartland. On our return trip we will stop at the San Jacinto hot springs, to see the volcanic phenomena of the boiling soil, situated on the foot of the Telica-Rota volcanic chain. During this half-day excursion we will see evidence of the 1972 earthquake on old Managua, as well as the emerging new capital that is growing rapidly.