Pacific to Atlantic

7 Days 6 Nights

Package description:

Day 1:

8:00 a.m. Transport from Granada or Managua to Rama. Visiting the villages of Boaco and Juigalpa. Boaco is set on two adjacent high plains in the midst of the cattle ranching area. It is famous for its delicious white cheeses produced in the region. This is the main source of income for the area, which also produces rice, coffee, henequen fiber and other basic crops. Juigalpa is a small dynamic city. We will visit the Archaeological Museum Gregorio Aguilar, which has a very important collection of ceramics, pre-Columbian utensils and statues, of which there are two enormous idols more than four meters height (the biggest of Central America). Also, the museum exhibits antique colonial and postcolonial artifacts. From Juigalpa we will drive to Rama where we will check in at the eco hotel El Vivero.

Day 2:

The journey from here will be mostly by boat or “Panga” as it is called in the Caribbean. We will get on the big river “Escondido” to cruise down to Orinoco, a rustic Garifuna village on the North shore of the Pearl Lagoon. We will enjoy the amazing flora and fauna, and birders will think they are in heaven, there are no cars or roads! We will learn about the Garifuna community, its history, culture and daily life, and spend the night at the Garifuna Hostal.

Day3:

Today we will, for the first time, head out in the open sea to visit the amazingly beautiful Pearl Key Islands. These islands possess all the features common to the Caribbean: white sand beaches, turquoise water, and green palm trees. Afterwards we will boat to the Nicaraguan capital of the Caribbean, Bluefields, and check in at our hotel.

Day 4:

In the morning we will tour the city of Bluefields. Bluefields dates back to the year 1602, which makes the city the oldest on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. The city was born as a refuge for pirates and English merchants who used the surrounding area to hide or refuel before continuing their oceanic expeditions. 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Restaurant La Loma 2:30 p.m. Transport to Airport 3:00 p.m. Flight to Corn Islands 3:00 p.m. Check in at our hotel.

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León: La Merced Church 1 1/2 Blocks North. Telefax:(505) 2-315-4278 Cel: 8-966-3482

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Granada: Cathedral 2 Blocks Towards The Lake, Calle La Calzada. Telefax:(505) 2-552-8723, Cel (505) 8-862-9580 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Day 5:

The Corn Islands are two islands 70 kilometers off the Caribbean Coast in front of the city of Bluefields. These two islands offer a superb opportunity to see the Caribbean side of Nicaragua in a beautiful and mostly unexplored environment. The regular ‘Caribbean’ features are all present here, turquoise water, white sand beaches, green palm trees and stunning reefs and marine life. The islands are a perfect place to undertake adventure sports like diving or sea fishing, but are also a great place to relax. Enjoy the beach and tranquilly while exploring the surroundings. Temperatures hover around 30°C year-round. Free beach day. Tours optional

Day 6:

Free day beach. Tours optional

Day 7:

Morning free 3:30 p.m. Flight to Managua 5:00 p.m.Transport to Granada Transport to your hotel, fly back home or continue your trip with one of our many extensions!

Includes:

All ground and water transports.