Day-by-Day Itinerary
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After breakfast you and guide Juan Pablo head for León Viejo, a UNESCO site overlooking Momotombo. Walk the San Jacinto geothermal field—perfect photo-op for “León Nicaragua weather” researchers checking how hot mud bubbles!
By afternoon you’re in colorful León Nicaragua, strolling past murals to the snow-white León Nicaragua Cathedral. Volcano-boarding tales begin tonight as Sergio sets the scene over tamarind mojitos.
Hotel La Recolección—one of the highest-rated León Nicaragua hotels for seniors.
Lace up for the Western Hemisphere’s youngest cone. Your porter carries the board, so you focus on views—and that iconic “León Nicaragua
volcano surfing” descent.
Post-ride picnic, then drive west for a quick look at Las Peñitas before continuing south to Granada. Settle into your boutique hotel; evening
horse-drawn carriage ride optional.
No strenuous hike needed: a guard-railed lookout lets you peer into Masaya’s lava. Shop Masaya Market for leather and hammocks San Juan
del Sur Nicaragua beach lovers swear by, then float among the 354 isletas. Chocolate tasting caps the evening.
Dry season (Nov–Mar) brings picture-perfect San Juan del Sur Nicaragua weather; July–Aug is “green season,” ideal for quieter beaches and whale sightings.
5 Nights
Daily • Advance reservation recommended
Shared (min 4) or Private (2–3 │ 4+)
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Yes—San Juan del Sur is considered one of the safer beach towns in Nicaragua. Petty theft (phones, wallets) can occur, so use the hotel safe, avoid unlit streets after midnight, and rely on registered taxis. ATMs are plentiful, the police station sits right on the main street, and most businesses speak English. Travelers consistently report a relaxed vibe, even for solo visitors.
Most travelers land at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua, about 2½ hours by paved highway. A second option is Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica—roughly 2 hours plus a quick land-border crossing at Peñas Blancas. Macua Tours offers private, air-conditioned transfers from either airport straight to your hotel in San Juan del Sur.
Don’t leave León without volcano-boarding down Cerro Negro, climbing the rooftop of the UNESCO-listed cathedral for a 360° photo, and sampling street-stall quesillos on Calle Real. History buffs should also peek into the Ortiz-Gurdián Art Foundation and the Museum of the Revolution.
Start your morning with a guided walk through colonial plazas, then head 30 minutes east to the San Jacinto mud pots for bubbling geothermal oddities. In the afternoon, cool off at Las Peñitas Beach or sip a craft coffee in the tree-shaded courtyard of El Convento Hotel. Evening brings live trova music and cold Toña beer in the student-packed bars near the central park.
• Culture: Tour the Rubén Darío Museum, browse local handicrafts at Mercado Central.
• Adventure: Day-trip to Telica Volcano for a lava-glow sunset.
• Food: Take a chocolate-making workshop or join a rum-tasting session featuring Nicaragua’s famed Flor de Caña.
These activities pair perfectly with our 6-day “Nicaragua Highlights” itinerary.
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