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SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
14-day itinerary
Day 1: Managua airport / Playa Las Peñitas
The first night will be spent in the fishing community of Las Peñitas. This town borders the mangrove reserve of Isla Juan Venado, where a protected mangrove ecosystem is complimented by several miles of remote Pacific beaches.
Day 2: Playa Las Peñitas / León / La Isla
After exploring the mangrove forest in the morning, participants will attend a presentation on industrial agriculture given by a professor from UNAN-Leon. We will then meet with community members from La Isla and learn about the struggles they face. The evening will be spent with a host family in La Isla.
Day 3: La Isla / Granada
We will visit various places around La Isla, including the health clinic and sugar cane plantation. We will also have the opportunity to speak with local experts on the issues affecting the community. Afterwards we will depart for Granada, where we will spend the night.
Day 4: Isla Zapatera
We will ride a boat in the morning, heading towards Isla Zapatera. After a meeting with the community’s cooperative and a tour of the petroglyphs, the rest of the day will be free to explore the island, bathe in the lake and admire the view. Night on the island, we will sleep in cabins or hammocks.
Day 5: Isla Zapatera / Reserva natural Mombacho
We will depart from the island late morning and head towards the natural reserve of the Mombacho volcano. After a hike to the crater, we will relax during dinner before going on a night frog hunt.
Day 6: Laguna de Apoyo
This is a chill-out day. We’ll experience a canopee tour, followed by some relaxing and fun time at Lago de Apoyo.
Day 7: Granada / Isla Ometepe
We will depart late morning to Isla Ometepe on a boat ride. Upon arrival to the island and transfer to the eco-lodge, the rest of the day will be free, for the participants to get their own first taste of this magical island.
Day 8: Isla Ometepe – Totoco community project
We will visit Totoco community projects and get a cultural tour of the island. After lunch there, we will install at the ecological farm El Porvenir. After seeing their petroglyphs and relaxing, we will go get organic home-made Italian pizzas in the middle of the jungle as our dinner.
Day 9: Isla Ometepe – volcano Maderas
Get ready for the 7-hour hike of your life!
Day 10: Isla Ometepe – Ojo de Agua y Playa Santo Domingo
This is another chill-out day. We will bathe in natural waters and in the ocean, on a deserted beach. A vegetarian lunch will be taken at one of the beach canteens.
Day 11: Isla Ometepe – Proyecto Fundacion Entre Volcanes
We will visit the foundation’s community development projects. The night will be spent with a host family in the community.
Day 12: Isla Ometepe – Proyecto Bona Fide
We will spend the morning and lunchtime with the Bona Fide team to learn more about their agricultural projects for organic, more diverse food production. We will then go on a kayak tour on the San Juan river. We will spend the night in beautiful little cabins overlooking the lake.
Day 13: Isla Ometepe/ Rivas
Our local guide will take us on a hike to beautiful waterfalls. Lunch will be served in a typical family canteen. We will then depart for the ferry…back to the mainland. Night spent in Rivas.
Day 14: Rivas / Managua
Departure to the airport.
Price per participant, for a group of 10 participants : 1255 USD
Price includes : all meals, transportation (in an air-conditioned van), accommodation in rooms of 2 to 4, guide (fluent in English & Spanish), presentations and workshops from our partners.
Price does not include: airfare & airport taxes, price for entry in the country (US$ 10), participants’ extras for food and personal purchase.
Price depends on the number of participants and duration of the trip. Any modifications in trip duration or locations visited will affect the price.
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FIELD STUDIES & TOURS
Sustainable Tourism, Trips and Tours in Nicaragua
La Isla Foundation has partnered with Community Based Tourism groups:
