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Solentiname-Tours-Brochure.Pdf Located in the heart of the Central American isthmus, Nicaragua is the land bridge Welcome between North and South America. It separates the Pacific Ocean from the Caribbean to Nicaragua Sea. The bellybutton of America is unique, due to its almost virgin land. Our republic is being rediscovered as a key part of a wonderful natural world. Nicaragua's great cul- ture and history have much to offer. This unique stretch of land offers a variety of trop- ical fruits unknown to the rest of the world, one of the largest lake of the world and many biological reserves and nature parks with their native plant and animal species. We invite you to experience this extraordinary culture and exceptional natural beauty among the most amiable people on earth. Our team of experts in alternative and sus- tainable tourism specializes in organizing unique lifetime experience for your clients. Each tour package reflects their interests, personal needs, and budget. Flexibility and creativity allow us to design programs for individuals, retired or student groups, suggest multiple package options, or recommend an exclusive itinerary with private plans and deluxe accommodations. We have best specialist Ecological, Culture, Adventure and Incentive Programs. You and your clients remain confident that all is taken care of when Solentiname Tours makes the arrangements. We are pleased to work with you. We invite you to review this manual and contact us for specific suggestions and additional information. Immanuel Zerger Owner and General Director First Stop Managua, the capital city Hotel Real Intercontinental Metrocentro • City Tour Managua • National Park Volcano Masaya •Volcano Mombacho and Canopy Tour • Canopy Tour Monte Vista • Colonial City Tour Granada • Churches and Art of Hotel Best Western Las Mercedes Hotel Casa Real Leon de los Caballeros • Corn Island • Nightlife Folklore Hostal Real Managua Hotel Los Robles Corn Island Casinos Cocktail at the pool Canopy tour Volcano Masaya Old Cathedral Managua 3 Granada balcony Granada, located 46 km south of Managua, was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba in 1524. It sits beside the magnificent Lake Nicaragua (Lake Cocibolca.) Granada is considered the oldest city on firm land founded by the Spanish in the Americas. It's colonial and new classic architecture, unique location and people combine to make it the jewel of Central America. Leon Cathedral León, located about 90 km Northwest of Managua, was, for many years, the main political, military, cultural, and religious center of Nicaragua. The Spanish influence of its colonial heritage is still visible in its streets, buildings and monuments. The Metropolitan Cathedral is considered by many to be the most impressive colonial monument in all Central America-due to its grand construction, arches, altars, and collection of statuettes that reveal the development of religious art from the mid-1700s. Its oil paintings of sacred images are famous and under one of its arches, the remains of some of the most influential men, governors, and historians of Nicaragua lie buried. The remains of the notable Nicaraguan poet, 4 Rubén Darío, prince of the Castilian language, lie buried at the foot of the statue of Saint Paul. Colonial Cities and Natural Wonders 14 Days / 13 Nights Day 1. (-/-/-), ARRIVAL MANAGUA Meet and greet at the Airport of Managua • Transfer to the Hotel • Welcome cocktail • Overnight at Hotel Real Intercontinental Day 2. (B/-/-), MANAGUA City Tour of Managua • Overnight at Hotel Real Intercontinental Day 3. (B/-/-), LEON Transfer to the colonial city Leon (90 km from Managua) and city tour Churches and Art of Leon de los Caballeros • Overnight at Hotel El Convento Day 4. (B/-/-), CERRO NEGRO Tour to "Volcano Cerro Negro" (10km from Leon) • Overnight at Hotel El Convento Day 5. (B/-/-), ISLA JUAN VENADO Masaya Tour trough the bird sanctuary National Park "Island Juan Venado" (15 km from Leon) • Overnight at Hotel El Convento Day 6. (B/-/-), MATAGALPA Transfer to Matagalpa (120 km from Leon) • On the way visit at the "Boilers of San Jacinto" • Overnight at the Hotel Selva Negra Day 7. (B/-/-), COFFEE TOUR Coffee tour at a gourmet coffee farm and historical review on European settlements during the 19th century at the Matagalpa mountains • Overnight at Hotel Hotel Selva Negra Day 8. (B/-/-), TROPICAL HIGHLAND FOREST Soft walking tour to discover flora and fauna of the tropical high Hotel Colonial Hotel El Convento land forest of Nicaragua • Overnight at Hotel Selva Negra Day 9. (B/-/-), VOLCANO MASAYA Transfer to the colonial city Granada (175 km from Matagalpa). • On the way visit to the National Park of active "Volcano Masaya" • Overnight at Hotel Colonial Day 10. (B/-/-), GRANADA City tour at the historic center with it´s colonial and new classic buildings and tour by boat between three hundred beautiful islets on Lake Nicaragua • Overnight at the Hotel Colonial. Day 11. (B/-/-), VOLANO MOMBACHO Tour to the cloud forest of "Volcano Mombacho" • Afternoon free Hostal La Casona de los Estrada Main Square Granada for to enjoy the colonial atmosphere of the town on your own • Overnight at Hotel Colonial Day 12. (B/L/D), PACIFIC OCEAN Transfer to the pacific beach of Montelimar • Overnight at Hotel Barcelo Montelimar Day 13. (B/L/D), MONTELIMAR BEACH Enjoy sun, palms, sandy beach and a nice Resort • Overnight at Hotel Barcelo Montelimar Day 14. (B/-/-), DEPARTURE MANAGUA Transfer to Managua Internacional Airport. (65 km from Montelimar) and flight back home Coach Hotel Alhambra 5 Granada balcony Fisher man at Lake Nicaragua Million years ago the great American Continent was connected. Ometepe Island Lake Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua) is the navel of the same. Meeting point of the indian cultures of the north and the south. Once an Indian woman felt the sadness of the night and visited a wise priest. He told her to cry over a fruit basket and fill it with her tears. The priest brought an eagle egg, filled tears in and told her to take it to a place with two volcanoes. She set out on her journey. When she reached the spot, the egg fell from the basket and the tears overflowed to form the Great Lake Nicaragua-held sacred by the Indians of the region. The lake has a surface area of 8,264 sq. Km., with 350 islands and an average depth of 70 meters. It is a challenge to fisherman, swimmers and wind surfers. 6 Mar Dulce Route 10 Days / 9 Nights Day 1 (-/-/-) Arrival Managua Arrival at Managua International Airport • Pick up and transfer to the Hotel Best Western Las Mercedes • Welcome cocktail Day 2 (B/-/-) Masaya Volcano - Granada Visit the active Masaya Volcano to contemplate the expansion of the Santiago Crater • Visit the National Arts and Crafts Market of Masaya and travel to the colonial town of Granada • Historical City tour • Overnight Hotel Alhambra Day 3 (B/L/-) Mombacho Volcano Early in the morning we start up to the cloud covered forest of Mombacho Volcano. We will make memories of the countless images that the flora and fauna of this dormant colossus offer • After lunch we depart from the port of Asese for a trip on Lake Cocibolca. As we cruise between scores of islands, you can forget the world • Overnight Hotel Alhambra Day 4 (B/L/D) Solentiname - Isla Mancarrón Transfer To the port of Granada. There we start, by a catamaran motor boat to the Solentiname Archipelago • After a delicious seafood lunch, we walk from the Hotel Mancarrón to El Refugio, a small village of artists • There you may enjoy the colorful art Solentiname Archipielago and sculptures of the primitive artists. Later, we visit an indigenous cemetery • Overnight Hotel Mancarrón-Solentiname Day 5 (B/L/D) Artisans and Painters After a delicious breakfast, we use the morning for relaxing, or a swim in the Lake. In the afternoon we take a boat ride onthe Archipielago • Overnight Hotel Mancarrón-Solentiname Day 6 (B/L/D) "Los Guatuzos" A half-day motorboat tour inside the Los GuatuzosWildlife Refuge-the only internationally registered tropical wetlands area in Nicaragua. White herons are, among others, the guardians of this natural wonderland • Overnight Hotel Mancarrón-Solentiname Day 7 (B/L/D) "El Castillo" We journey on San Juan River to the picturesque fisherman's Hotel Mancarron Solentiname El Castillo village of El Castillo, located at the bottom of an 18th Century Spanish fortress. El Castillo stands within one of the world's last remaining wet tropical forests • Overnight Hotel Mancarrón- Solentiname Day 8 (B/L/D) Solentiname - Managua After breakfast, we take the boat from Solentiname to San Carlos and return to Managua by plane. Passing by the old downtown area of the capital, we journey to Montelimar-one of the best beaches in Nicaragua • Overnight Hotel Barceló Montelimar Day 9 (B/L/D) Montelimar Enjoy sun, palm trees and sandy beaches. This becomes a perfect Hotel Rio Indio Lodge Arts and Crafts end to your stay in Nicaragua • Overnight Hotel Barceló Montelimar Day 10 (B/-/-) Departure Managua Transfer to Managua International Airport and your flight home. 7 8 Adventure in the Jungle 8 Days / 7 Nights BIRD WATCHING Ara Macao Day 1(-/-/-) ARRIVAL MANAGUA Arrival at The International Airport of Managua • Pick up and transfer to the Hotel Casa Real. Welcome cocktail • Overnight Hotel Casa Real Day 2 (B/L/D) BLUEFIELDS - SAN JUAN DEL NORTE We start with a charter plane to the Caribbean town of Bluefields and go from there by a motorboat to San Juan del Norte • In the afternoon we visit Old San Juan, passing by the historic draga (dredge) in the magnificent Blue Lagoon • Caligo Uranus Danaus Plexippus Morpho Cypris Caligo Atreu Interesting bird watching during the whole day • Overnight Hotel Rio Indio Lodge Day 3 (B/L/D) RIO INDIO Early in the morning, we start up the Rio Indio for bird watching at Rio Caño Negro.
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