Corinto - The Story Of Colonial Leon Private Tour

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.

Entree fee for Museums, Painting Gallery, Catedral and San Jacinto bubbling mud pods.

first Altar of Leon Catedral "Tabernaculum Domini"

La gigantona - One of our typical tradition in town

Experience the culture and diversity of this beautiful country with a local private guide

Volcano Boarding is one of the most ultimate adventures in Nicaragua
and consider for most travelers a must-do activity.

Cerro Negro is the only volcano in the world where you can board down a 728 meters high live volcano.
Located near the city of Leon and only takes 50 minutes drive.

Its the youngest volcano in Central America and its last eruption happened in 1999, but don't worry its activity is monitored regularly.

price includes Entrances   and equipment rental fees.

Children having fun at the top of Cerro Negro Volcano. Junping photo in action.

This is one of the classic picture at Cerro Negro Volcano. 12 minutes to reach the top.

Jumping photo, Fun and adventure - Crater of Cerro Negro volcano on her back.

Jumping photo, Some volcanoes of the Maribios pacific range at the distance.

Picture after sliding down the volcano, still having fun.

One of the classic picture at Cerro Negro Volcano. 12 minutes to reach the top.

Sun, Fun and Adventure mix on a young active volcano "Cerro Negro"

Volcano Boarding Adventure Private Tour

Leon was founded in 1610 by the Spaniard next to the
Sutiava indigenous settlement. At just 20 miles from the pacific ocean where pirates took advantage and invade the city and destroyed. Next to the chain of Volcano Maribios , Leon has flat fertile soil for agriculture. The first capital of Nicaragua until Managua became the capital because of the dispute between the other colonial city of Granada in the late 1800s. Ruben Dario who was the most popular and famous poet in Nicaragua was raise and buried inside of the cathedral on the right pilar of the main alter.

Entree fee for museums, Hot Springs and Cathedral.

Leon Colonial City,Nicaragua Founded in 1610

Cathedral Asuntion of Leon,Nicaragua 1743

Explore the biggest colonial city in Nicaragua!!

Corinto-Leon Shore Excursion

San Jacinto Mud pods, Let's walk the fumarolic field and see the mud pits of different sizes, depths, and colors.
See nature's force in action as the mud bubbles and churns, spitting up geysers of steam in addition to learning with the locals to make the very popular tortillas.

Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more.

Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby.

Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature.
and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Entrance fees to Mud-pods, Ruins of Old Leon, Asososca Lagoon. 

Asososca Lagoon or Tiger Lagoon, Asososca volcano at the distance

Landscape on the way to Leon viejo and Tiger Lagoon - at the distance Asososca and El Hoyo Volcano

This is a monument that represents the resistance of indigenous people of 1528

Meet Doña Silvia and her tortilla's workshop, Over 30 years working on this business.

San Jacinto Bubbling mud pods and Santa Clara Volcano

Monument to the indigenous resistance located in Old Leon ruins and Momotombo Volcano at the distance

Culture, History, Landscapes, fun and Adventure

Leon Charming Outdoor Full day Tour

Kayak at Juan Venado Island - Private tour

Welcome to Kayak tour at Juan Venado Island.

Juan Venado island is located only 22 kilometers distance from Leon, just off the coast in front of a small fishermen village called Las peñitas.

The island lies very close to the coast and is practically nothing more than a thin, long strip of sand. Nature, however, is spectacular.

Between the island and the coast grows a mangrove forest, which houses tons of birds. Furthermore, baby crocodiles live in the water as well as lots of crabs and other crustaceans. It's great to take a boat or kayak and cruise through the forest. There are small, curvy waterways you can browse through, with egrets and other birds around every corner.

Some exercise and fun time in the middle of a small island

(Half day) The Story of Leon - Highlights

Welcome to the stories of Leon in 3 hours.

Know more about the city of crazy people and poets, the university town, the first capital of the revolution, a colonial city full of fascinating stories.

The story of Leon unfolds in the previous location of the city in 1524, where 495 years of Nicaraguan settlement has taken place

Here are buildings and stories of the colonial days and colonial development.

***a short guided walk into the public spaces of Leon Catedral and the roof is included.

Entrance fees to Leon Catedral, Myth and Legends Museum and Art Gallery Museum.

Sutiaba Church one of the oldest church in Leon.

Leon Cathedral and monument to Maximo Jerez

Experience the secrets of this beautiful colonial city with a local private guide

Leon Viejo and Asososca Lagoon Private Tour

Let's enter the spirits of colonial days exploring the ruins of old Leon, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas so-called "American Pompey" founded by Spanish in 1524 and abandoned in 1610. Learn how indigenous people of the Imabite tribe used to live, their culture and more.

Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature.
and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

Entrance fees to Old Leon Ruins and Tiger lagoon 

Some walls founded during the excavation of the old city of Leon

A beautiful view of Momotombo Volcano from the top of a bury tower

History, culture, fun and Adventure

Corinto - Colonial Leon and Chorotega Museum Private Tour

We will visit The Chorotega museum, which is one of the most complete in the country, has more than 1200 archaeological pieces of Nicaraguan pre-Columbian art.

The pieces expressed in pottery, lithic and gold, transmit pre-Hispanic history from 10, 000 b. C and 1524 a. C

The story of León 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.

Chorotega Museum, Art gallery, Leon Cathedral entrance fees

Full day Tour From Managua to Cerro Negro Volcano,Fresh Seafood in Las Peñitas and Walking Tour in Leon Colonial City

If You are staying in Managua and you have a full day available, this is a great option to explore Leon volcano, beach and the city. Cerro Negro is the only active Volcano in the world that you can hike for 1 hour see spectacular views of a chain of volcano and slide down on a sand board in less than 10 minutes. After the adventure you will have the opportunity to swim in the Pacific Ocean and try fresh Seafood in Las Peñitas Beach and For last walk in the center of the Colonial City to learn about the history and take photos of the beautiful colonial building and church.

Getting ready with the suits and especial equipment to decent with the sand board

Managua/Cerro Negro Active Volcano Sand Board/Las Peñitas Beach/Leon Walking Tour/Managua

Horseback Riding the Nature Private Tour - Corinto

Enjoy nature while horseback riding and reach a peaceful crater lagoon.

Let's have direct contact with nature, horseback riding through farms.

Take a look at real cowboy life and learn about the region.

Have relaxing swimming in warm lagoon water.

Horseback riding and enjoying the landscape

View of Momotombo volcano and Momotombito

Let's horseback riding, enjoy charming landscapes, real cowboy life and a peaceful crater lagoon.

Corinto - Hike the youngest volcano in Central America Private Tour

Volcano Boarding is one of the most ultimate adventures in Nicaragua
and consider for most travelers a must-do activity, but if volcano boarding is not your thing, Let's hike this active volcano Cerro Negro "Black Hill" and have fun walking down on volcanic ash.

Cerro Negro is the youngest volcano in Central America of 728 meters high live volcano, located near the city of Leon.

Its the youngest volcano in Central America and its last eruption happened in 1999, but don't worry its activity is monitored regularly.

Guiding a Cultural and historical tour in Leon.

Guiding a Cultural and historical tour in Leon. La Recoleccion church in the back

Leon cathedral and monument to Maximo Jerez

From the shoulder of this volcano you can see the flow of Lava that reach 8 km distance

Walking down Cerro Negro Volcano, Cerro Negro is Fun

Amazing day with Linda a brave blind woman who hiked cerro negro volcano with us

Sun, Fun and Adventure mix with culture in Cerro Negro volcano.

Corinto - Volcano Surfing and Culture Private Tour

Boards and protection outfit (Jumping Suit, goggles and gloves)-equipment rental
Entrance fees to the volcano and Leon Catedral


At the top of Cerro Negro volcano, ready for Volcano Boarding

Half way to reach the top of Cerro Negro Volcano

Finishing Volcano Boarding adventure Tour.

Sun, Fun and Adventure mix with culture

It's a tour of 6 interactive stations where you will know the whole production process and history of one of the most awarded rum in the world.

We will be accompanied at all times with a guide of the Flor de Caña Tour.

The rum tour lasts one hour and 30 minutes, includes a tasting of Flor de Caña 18 and a drink courtesy of Flor de Caña 7 slow aged.

We will visit the colonial city of Leon, exploring the largest Cathedral in Central America.

Entrance fees to the rum Tour and San Jacinto mud-pods 

Testing a 1987 rum with 77% alcohol taken straight from the barrel (Only available for the VIP tour)

Tour Flor de Caña, Test our Nicaraguan rum and live our culture

Rum Private Tour Experience in Nicaragua

Best of Leon and Granada - 3 days Private Tour

Enjoy the best of Nicaragua in 3 Days.

Let's visit the best two colonial cities in the country.

Enjoy the landscapes, volcanoes adventure, lakes, lagoons and more!

You will explore and enjoy the culture and history of these two oldest cities of Nicaragua and the best activities these offers. From sliding down on an active and young volcano to relax of a private boat tour in the largest lake of Central America.

Historical and cultural tour in the colonial city of Leon

Funeral Urn located in Masaya Volcano Museum

Handicraft done by some of our visitor friends

History and cultural tour by horse-cart in the colonial city of Granada

Enjoy the best of Nicaragua's story, culture and adventure

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.

Entrance fees to Masaya Volcano and Catarina viewpoint 

Different handicraft at San Juan de Oriente

Niquinomo city, a monumento to Sandino "A nicaraguan National Hero"

Vessels with Neck located in Masaya Volcano Museum

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