Islets boat tour in Cocibolca Lake
Lovely boat tour in Lake Cocibolca known as the Big Lake of Nicaragua. Las Isletas is a paradisiacal archipelago made of more than three hundred small islands and offers beautiful peaceful views to the visitors.
Horse carriage tour in historic downtown Granada
This horse carriage tour around the old downtown in Granada city, known as the Great Sultan will take you back in time; you will easily have the feeling of traveling to the past by using this old way of transportation. The tour includes riding through old historic and famous city streets where you will appreciate the majestic colonial architecture of old houses and buildings.
Visit to Granada local market
The local market is not a beautiful place but it turns to be an interesting visit to observe the dealers behavior, the conditions they work, their gestures and expressions used to offer their products and call clients' attention, how hard Nicaraguans work, especially women. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits brought from nearby villages can be seen and bought here.
Visit to local cigar factory
An interesting visit to one of the cigar factories in the city. A good opportunity to talk and interact with the factory workers and observe the Nicaraguan hand-made cigar production process.
Visit to tortillas factory
The visit to this small rustic factory offers the opportunity to interact with the tortilla-maker, see the work conditions and production process. This small family-operated factory produces for local consumers. Tortillas are made the traditional indigenous Nicaraguan way.
Excursion to Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve
Laguna de Apoyo is a nature reserve situated at 15 kilometers from Granada city. This pristine fresh crater water lake is the perfect place for swimming, snorkeling, diving, walking, enjoying thermal waters and relaxing. Orchids and numerous species of wild flowers and trees are part of the flora of Laguna de Apoyo. Spectacular views and the possibility -if time and weather conditions permit- to see howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, toucans, squirrels, the beautiful exotic blued Morpho butterfly and other animals.
Catholic churches tour
An interesting visit to the catholic temples in the city to observe the architecture and the traditions of the religious people in the city.
Excursion to Catarina and San Juan de Oriente "Los Pueblos Brujos"
Catarina and San Juan de Oriente are part of the five towns known as the "pueblos brujos" (witch towns) because long time ago their inhabitants used to cure their sicknesses using herbs. These visits provide the opportunity to meet and talk to local artists and artisans, talk to local people and appreciate the production of pottery and handicrafts. Spectacular views of Lake Cocibolca, Apoyo Lake and Mombacho Volcano from Catarina Lookout.
Visit to Bakery in Granada
In Granada there are not modern bakeries. The small local family-operated bakeries or Panaderías produce bread and other bakery products the traditional way. They use wood stick, old rustic ovens and rudimentary instruments.
Visit to Tile Factory in Granada
A visit to an old factory where tiles are made in manual machinery. Rustic work is made by men who have been working here for a long time. Some of them have spent almost their whole lives making tiles to supply Granada city necessities and other surrounding towns.
Excursion to Masaya city and handy-craft market
Masaya is the capital of the Nicaraguan handy crafts and folklore. A visit to this predominant indigenous city includes a tour to hammocks workshops and the Old Market known as Mercado de Artesanías (Handicrafts Market). The old market is an old restored building which in the past decades hosted grocery, vegetable and fruit vendors.
Excursion to Masaya Active Volcano National Park (Additional Cost)
The Masaya Volcano National Park is located a few kilometers from Masaya city and half an hour distance from our host city Granada. The Park has a very special flora inhabited by varied wild animals. There are long caverns that are home to lots of bats; in the volcano crater walls lot of small pretty colored parrots have their nests.
Visit to Workshop School La Estación (Tentative)
This place was the old railroad station. It was restored with the cooperation of the International Cooperation Agency from Spain who turned this place to be a Workshop School where students learn by practicing and executing restoration and reconstruction projects in the city.
Visit to a Carpenter Rustic Workshop
A good chance to see rustic carpenters making simple furniture. Most of them never went to school but they are skillful and good at making rustic cheap furniture to supply people in Granada.
Excursion to Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve (Tentative)
Interesting excursion to the summit of Mombacho Volcano, a rain forest reserve. The excursion is done by truck from the station down to the biological station on the summit. Once up there a tour around the crater is to be done by walking. Wild animals can be seen according to weather conditions.
Visit to Nindirí (town and museum)
Nindirí is a small town located a few kilometers from Masaya city. If time permits, a visit to the local archeological museum will be done.
Excursion to Diriomo and Diria, part of "Los Pueblos Brujos"
Diriomo and Diria are also part of the five towns known as the "pueblos brujos" (witch towns) because long time ago their inhabitants used to cure their sicknesses using herbs specifically inhabitants in Diriomo and Diria. People used to be very superstitious in those old times. At present Diriomo is home for numerous tarot readers and other magic esoteric activities. A visit to a small family-operated factory of "cajetas" is the main activity of the excursion to Diriomo. Fantastic views of Lake Cocibolca, and Apoyo Lake from Diria Lookout.
Nicaraguan Cooking Lessons
Cooking lessons to learn preparation of Nicaraguan dishes and other international food. Host family and teachers get involved in this interesting and educational activity.
Latin Dance Lessons
Exciting Latin dance lessons taught by a professional dance instructor. Students learn dancing Latin rhythms and they have fun.
Canopy Tour (Additional cost)
Travel by cables on top of the trees and enjoy this exciting guided tour in the forest of Mombacho Volcano.
Excursion to the Pacific Ocean
Day visits to a surprise beach destination on the Pacific coast to enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Interaction with local people and fishermen.
Day tour to historic sites in Managua
An interesting day guided tour to historic sites in Managua. Vibrant, busy and the center of all politic actions in the country.
