San Jacinto activities, tickets and more

Enjoy this tour taking a look of this beautiful churches in Quetzaltenango and Totonicapán.

Overview:Explore the nature of Colombia on this unique hike that explores the history of our indigenous people. We will see flora, fauna, petroglyphs, and more before learning about the vibrant culture of the region. Learn how to play the local music and see why we love the region so much!Highlights:• Explore on hike the vegetation, animals and sheer beauty of Montes de Maria• Discover the Pre-Colombian Petroglyphs and their history• Feel the region's culture through food, music and more of what the people have to offerItinerary:At 6:00 am we drive out Cartagena to the Montes de Maria. Here we hike to discover the flora, the fauna and petroglyphs left by indigenous people of this region. At 12:30 p.m. approx., we have a typical lunch of the area. At 2:00 p.m. approx., we visit a town of Los Montes de Maria to learn about the history and culture of this region. At 3:30 p.m. approx, we leave the area.

The Telica volcano is located 30 kilometers from the city of Leon and belongs to the Maribios mountain chain. It is 1060 meters high and its crater has a depth of 120 meters and 700 meters of diameter. The last violent eruption was in 1948.Once arrived to the crater you can see the large amount of smoke and gases released by the volcano as well as lava or glowing stones inside.

During the León City Tour, you will visit the most beautiful places of this colonial city. After this you will go and see the mud pools of San Jacinto where you can admire boiling mud pools.

Visit two places one day! First, witness the strong volcanic activity of the boiling muds of San Jacinto. Then, visit the Juan Venado Wildlife refuge, a perfect introduction to the beauty of Nicaragua’s pristine mangrove forest ecosystems. This Island located in the north pacific is 22 kms long and hosts lots of birds, caimans in the mangroves. Travel by motorboat  and see many animal species that make this nature reserve their home.

Experience the forces of nature at the boiling volcanic mud fields in San Jacinto then interact with the locals in a tortilla workshop, a traditional Nicaraguan product.