Activities in León & Northwestern Nicaragua
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Quetzaltrekkers
This outstanding operator offers recommended climbing tours of the area's volcanoes, including public transportation, big meals and camping. Try Volcán Momotombo, Volcán Telica, Volcán Cosigüina, and a two-day Cerro Negro tour that takes in El Hoyo and Laguna de Asososca. There's also a monthly full moon climb. There's usually a two- or three-person minimum, but solo travelers can check its offices or Vía Vía or www.viaviacafe.com to see what's coming up.
All profits go to Las Tias, a charity that helps problem kids learn to build their own lives; volunteers are very welcome.
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Sampson Expeditions
Headquartered at Hostel Calle de los Poetas, Rigo Sampson speaks fluent English and offers personalized and athletic tours of volcanoes and kayaking in Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado. He also offers oddball trips, including a three-week 'Footprints of William Walker' tour, and can also arrange visits to Las Minas and Bosawás.
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León Spanish School of Nicaragua
This school was in a temporary facility at the time of research, so call ahead. Instruction is professional, materials are available, there are lots of field trips, cultural activities and volunteer opportunities. Your weekly fee includes homestay and three meals daily. It also rents bicycles.
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Knowing Nicaragua
Leónese operator Flavio Parajón offers tours to all places covered by other operators, plus Casitas, San Cristóbal, Laguna de Asososca and kayak tours of Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado. Ask about surfing tours. Another email address to get him on is Lenin_obando@yahoo.com
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Va Pues Tours
In addition to volcano tours and Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado, this tour operator, at CocinArte, offers city tours of León and treks to León Viejo and Matagalpa; it can also organize sunset barbecue parties at Poneloya, returning via El Pelón, the open-air disco bus.
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Language Tutor
If you are interested in private language tutors a good place to ask is at Vía Vía (311 6142; www.viaviacafe.com; 2a Av NE), or at Hostel La Clinica (3112031; mary111994@yahoo.es; 1a Av SO). Vía Vía also offers salsa classes.
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Latin American Spanish School
In the big yellow house, this new school also offers classes, homestays and field trips, and teachers are willing to come to your hotel.
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Servitour León
Offers city tours, a Cerro Negro/Laguna de Asososca combo day trip and several other tours, usually with a two-person minimum.
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Clínica de Terápias Naturales y Orientales
Offers natural remedies, acupuncture, reflex therapy and massage.
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