Hi, my name is Franklin, but you can call me Frank
I am a certified tour guide with 15 years of experience working in my beautiful city and country, I have a great sense of humor, caring, very personable, you will see me with a warm smile.

I have a University degree in Tourism and extensive knowledge in the history and culture of my country that I would love to share.

I offer professional tours, and I am willing to show you the best of this colonial city or guide you through all over Nicaragua.

Travel with me, and you won't get long boring history talks, but personal professional and dedicated service besides anecdotes and fascinating stories.

Let's hang around colonial cities, local markets, Local potteries, mod puds, beaches, Lagoons, lakes, Islands, volcanoes, stopping for a drink, art galleries, museums, and something tasteful and typical to eat.

We can walk through the ruins of old Leon and enter the spirits of colonial days.
Exploring Leon and hear about 495 years and its evolution from colonial slavery to North American's intervention, Sandinista revolution, Contra revolution, and more.

Let's go for a hike to volcanoes and thrill to do "Volcano Boarding. "
Feel the rush while you board down the ash hill of a young active volcano.

Let's explore and have fun with fishing, boat, and bird watching tours.
Taste some of our local Rum "Flor de caña" or our local beers one the best in Central America
Horseback riding through local farms toward a gorgeous crater lagoon and swim in its warm water
Try our gastronomy.

I love reading and dancing in my spare time.

I will be thrilled to guide you in my country!.

I am a experienced professional National Tour guide certified by INTUR (Nicaragua Tourism institute) working in tourism for 15 years
Experienced organizing local trips
Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management - UNAN
International Seminar: "The Sustainability of Tourism and Human Development for Latin America in the 21st Century"
TOPS Rainforest Alliance seminar: "Good Practices of Sustainability

I am not the driver, I hire an accredited vehicle and professional driver all the time.

The Bay of San Juan del Sur houses the most visited beach town by surfers.
We will explore the colonial city of Granada, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Nicaragua and considered the oldest and best-preserved colonial city in Latin America to learn about its culture.

Let's thrill to visit the Powerful Masaya Volcano, one of the destinations you must visit on your journey through Nicaragua baptized by Spanish "The Mouth of Hell. "
Masaya Volcano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Nicaragua, where we can get in direct contact with its most active crater.

We will see Nicaragua's largest lake.
The indigenous tribes called it "Cocibolca. "
The Spanish conquerors named it "La Mar Dulce (the Sweet Sea). "

Charming Granada and the Powerful Masaya Volcano!

Granada is a colourful colonial city founded in 1524. It houses iconic Spanish colonial sites and survived several pirate invasions.

Near Granada, you can enjoy different tourist places such as Masaya Volcano considered one of the entrances of Hell.

Let's visit Masaya handicraft market an interesting place to get Nicaraguan handmade souvenirs

Let's have the opportunity of visiting a handicraft workshop and learn about their millenary technics.

Best of Granada Private Tour (Full Day)

This is a private tour meant to accommodate your needs and schedule. Through TBL message, we can work on an itinerary that's right for you. If you have any specific destinations you would like to visit please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your wishes.

The story of Leon unfolds in the historic previous location founded in 1524 near Managua Lake 495 years ago.
The city was founded by Spanish conqueror Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba (for him our local currency)
but due to different facts, it moved 30 miles distance in 1610.

*a short guided walk into the public spaces of the largest Cathedral of Central America is included.
We drive charming landscapes, past some of our city's finest colonial buildings, making our way enjoyable.

Hear about 495 years and its evolution from colonial slavery to North American's interventions, Sandinista revolution and more, exploring our art gallery, murals, and the largest Catedral in Central America declared a world heritage site in 2011.

Tour guide in San Juan del Sur Franklin M.

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