Ruins of León Viejo
Ruins of León Viejo
Ruins of León Viejo

Ruins of León Viejo Tours and Tickets

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Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage–listed ruins of León Viejo makes it easy to imagine life for the first Spanish settlers in Nicaragua. Located on the slopes of Momotombo volcano and preserved by volcanic ash, the ruins are some of the most complete Spanish colonial ruins in Central America—even though they’re also some of the oldest, dating back to 1524.

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Charming Leon Outdoor - Culture, Nature and Fun

Charming Leon Outdoor - Culture, Nature and Fun

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San Jacinto Mud pods, Let's walk the fumarolic field and see the mud pits of different sizes, depths, and colors. See nature's force in action as the mud bubbles and churns, spitting up geysers of steam in addition to learning with the locals to make the very popular tortillas. Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more. Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby. Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature. and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.
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  • 7 to 8 hours
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Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour"

Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour"

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Enjoy the best of Nicaragua's story, culture volcanoes, lakes, beaches, Islands, adventures and more Enjoy the best of Nicaragua in 9 Days. Let's visit the best two colonial cities in the country, Cerro Negro volcano (youngest volcano in Nicaragua) Enjoy the landscapes, volcanoes adventure, lakes, lagoons Islands and more! You will explore and enjoy the culture and history of these two oldest cities of Nicaragua and the best activities these offers. From hiking on an active and young volcano to relax of a private boat tour in the largest lake of Central America. Ometepe Island (fire and water) located in the heart of big lake Nicaragua. San Juan is famous for its half-moon of a beach, one of the best beaches in the area.
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  • 9 days
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3 full day tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua

3 full day tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua

With this 3 full days tour boundle you get to visit the top travelers picks worry - free with your own local tour guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English, provides a personal approach and safe private transportation. Places to visit. Day 1 .Granada Area. Here you will be in contact with nature by enjoying a nice boat ride on lake granada. Have a guided walking tour in the colonial city. As a last spot to visit you will feel a nice breeze and hiking at Catarina lookout . Day 2. Leon Area. The ruins of Leon to learn abut the colonization in Nicaragua also will visit the current city of leon and walk on top of the roof of the cathedral and learn from our culture at Museum Ruben Dario and Arrechavala. Day 3 Masaya area. Visit the Handicraft market, main square, Coyotepe fortress. Relax floating on a wooden platform at Apoyo lagoon where you can do kayaking, swiming.
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  • 3 days
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