Rivas Tourist Attractions

Viewpoint and Selfie Area at Punta Jesús María

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: It was built to attract more tourists to the island, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake and volcanoes, providing an ideal opportunity for photography and enjoying the scenery, as well as the scenic beauty it possesses.

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Livestock Museum

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: The Rivas Livestock Museum is dedicated to the history and development of livestock farming in the Rivas region of Nicaragua. This museum offers a detailed look at livestock practices, the evolution of breeding techniques, and the impact of livestock farming on the local economy and culture. The museum's exhibits include: - History of Livestock Farming - Equipment and Tools - Livestock Breeds - Sustainable Practices - Economic Importance

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Reserve El Congo

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: Hiking trails, flora and fauna observation, howler monkeys, vegetable gardens.

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Patron saint festivities in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Municipality: Tola

Experience: cultural festival, gastronomic fair, procession, marimba band and fireworks.

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La Virgen Beach

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Playa la Virgen is one of the most visited beaches by national tourists during the Holy Week season, due to its cool waters and paradisiacal views of the Maderas and Concepción volcanoes. It has tourist infrastructure and food and beverage service providers.

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CASUR Sugar Mill

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: It offers tours of the sugar processing plant, a tour and trail through the plantation. Its main activity is the production of sugar, molasses and energy.

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Patron Saint Festivities in Honor of the Child Jesus

Municipality: Belén

Experience: Processions and revelry through the main streets, vigil, gastronomic fair, cultural festival.

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Patron Saint Festivities in Honor of the Child Jesus

Municipality: Belén

Experience: Processions and revelry through the main streets, vigil, gastronomic fair, cultural festival.

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Parish of the Child God of Bethlehem

Municipality: Belén

Experience: History, sacred art, archaeology.

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Patron Saint Festivities in honor of Saint Joseph

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: cultural festival, equestrian events, bull riding, procession.

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Catholic Church

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Observation of sacred art, architecture, images.

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Carlos Contreras House of Culture

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: The Carlos Contreras House of Culture offers you the opportunity to appreciate a museum of the revolution; it is also a space that provides art, dance, and cultural services.

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San Ramón waterfall

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It has a drop of about 50 meters, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions by national and foreign tourists, you can do activities like hiking, flora and fauna observation, panoramic views, bathe in the waterfall.

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El Ceibo Numismatic Museum

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: It offers a tour of the museum rooms, history, guided tour, hotel and restaurant.

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Charco Verde Nature Reserve and Butterfly Garden.

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers guided tours, flora and fauna observation, panoramic views, impressive photographs, and also has lodging and restaurant services.

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Cycling

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: City tours, Volcano tours

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Colorado Beach

Municipality: Tola

Experience: The beach has white sand, clear waters, and exuberant waves for surfing. It is nationally and internationally recognized and was the setting for the 2012 World Master Surfing Championship.

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Concepcion Volcano

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: At 1610 meters above sea level, the most perfect volcanic cone in the country is still active; smoke rises from its crater. You can climb it via two trails: 1. The Floral Trail, 2. The Bouquet Trail. During the ascent, you can observe different types of birds, species, and reptiles, and you will also find magnificent panoramic views of the entire island.

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Christ of Mercy Lookout

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Christ of Mercy is a sculpture of Jesus Christ, 15 meters tall and rests on a 9m.a.s.l. pedestal where you can have the opportunity to observe the entire bay of San Juan del Sur and experience an incredible sunset, loved by national and foreign tourists.

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The Cross of Spain

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Historical monument, photography, and history.

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Caves and Hot Springs

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panoramic views, hiking and photography

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Watersports

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: Due to its great tourist potential, it is one of the best places to see birds on Ometepe Island. Located amidst the parts of the Maderas volcano, it is a natural environment offering beautiful views, kayaking on the Istiam River, swimming, sport fishing, boating, and rowing.

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Istian River

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It's one of the best places for birdwatching, a perfect spot to observe the island's wonderful flora and fauna, including aquatic plants, mangroves, and a variety of resident and migratory birds. Kayaking and tours by motorboat or rowboat are available here.

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El Ceibo Pre-Columbian Museum

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: Tour of the museum rooms, Learn about the history of Ometepe, Guided tour in English and Spanish, Hotel and Restaurant.

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Cocoa Sweet Shops

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Expo sale of sweets made with cocoa, tasting of drinks and chocolates.

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El Faro Lookout (The Watchman)

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: The El Faro viewpoint (El Vigía), also known as the Cabotage Lighthouse, is a historical icon of this picturesque port of San Juan del Sur. It offers you the opportunity to appreciate the bay with a 360-degree view. You can relax after a pleasant and healthy walk. It currently has a renovation that gives you the opportunity to enjoy other tourist services.

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Religious Celebrations, Christ of Esquipulas/Potosí

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: These celebrations are held in commemoration of the patron saint Christ of Esquipulas on January 15th, with various recreational and cultural activities for the enjoyment of Nicaraguan families.

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Magdalena Agritourism Farm

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers organic coffee tours, tours of coffee farms and petroglyphs, hostel and restaurant, community walks, horseback riding and the ascent to the impressive Maderas Volcano.

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La Florida Farm

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: Hotel and Restaurant, tour of cultivation areas. History of tobacco, milking, dairy product tasting.

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Lagalpa Beach

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Hiking, bird watching, a place visited by the people of Rivas, with a view towards Ometepe Island.

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Parish of San Diego de Alcala

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: Tour of San Diego de Alcala, tour of its infrastructure, exhibition of photographs of the municipality and exhibition of stone idols.

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Merced Church

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Culture and history of one of the oldest churches in Nicaragua, sacred art, architecture.

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San Jorge Parish Church

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Observation of sacred art, architecture and history.

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Museum of the Revolution

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Here we can find an exhibition of photographs, clothing, articles and murals that tell the story of our revolution.

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Sweet Sea Museum

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: Opened on Saturday, November 11, it features an exhibition of portraits of native species, a giant map of the lake detailing the main transit route and trajectory of the Bull Shark and the Sawfish, a sculpture of the marine fauna of Lake Cocibolca such as the Bull Shark, Sawfish, Guapote, Mojarra, Gaspar and a giant shark jaw, where visitors can take photographs.

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Birdwatching tour to the Istiam River.

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: You will have the experience of traveling by kayak with specialized bird watching guides and field guides for birds, where you can appreciate nature, spectacular sunsets, diversity of bird species, aquatic, migratory, resident, and grassland birds such as herons, jacanas, stilts and even predatory birds such as the holcán among others, wonderful views towards the Concepción volcano and spectacular sunsets.

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Ñocarime Nature Reserve,

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: The Ñocarime nature reserve gives you the opportunity to observe the flora and fauna, take guided hikes and get the best panoramic views of its incredible landscapes.

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Punta de Piedra Beach

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panoramic views of the island and photography.

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Mirador el Espejo

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, trails, appreciation of a mirror image.

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Cardenas Water Park

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: This recreational space features water jets, pedestrian paths, a selfie zone, and LED lighting for family enjoyment.

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Uncultured Rock

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: The tour takes 1 hour and offers hiking, a wildlife refuge inhabited by 63 species of resident and migratory birds, including the yellow-naped parrot. You can observe the flora and fauna, listen to the different songs of the animals that live in the forest. It is recommended to go accompanied by a guide since the area does not have much signage.

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Patron Saint Festivities of Santa Ana

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: Processions, Music, Traditional Indian Dance, Bull Riding and Gastronomy.

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Saint Joseph Parish

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Observation of sacred art, history and archaeology.

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Tinaja Island, Tinajita and Tinajon

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Swimming, boat trip, flora and fauna observation, beach.

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Isla la Zanata, Zanatita and Zanatilla

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panga tour, swimming.

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Magic Hands Shop: Filigree Workshop

Municipality: Belén

Experience: Sales and exhibition of handicrafts.

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Gourd carving workshops

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, made by women.

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Gourds with filigree

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Observation of the process, expo sale and photography.

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Peru Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It is known for kayaking, an activity that becomes unforgettable due to the beautiful views that people enjoy during this trip, and by which you can appreciate the wonderful Concepción volcano. You can swim at this beach, appreciate beautiful sunsets and wonderful sunsets. It offers restaurant services, horse riding, cycling, kayaking.

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Lomas del 7

Municipality: Belén

Experience: Lomas del 7 viewpoint, panoramic view throughout the department, flora and fauna sightings and trails.

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Sunset

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: It offers homestay accommodation, participation in traditional activities, folk dance performances, bike tours, sunset views, and tea and winemaking classes.

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Maderas Beach

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Playa Madera, the surfing mecca in the municipality of San Juan del Sur, offers the opportunity to practice the sport desired by both national and international tourists. It boasts an all-weather access road and tourist infrastructure. Additionally, you can explore the islet where you can snorkel and observe the underwater life, including fish and reefs, and enjoy beautiful sunsets.

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Majagual Beach

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: It has a well-maintained all-weather access road, tourist service providers offering accommodation, food and beverages, and boasts a wonderful location suitable for various activities such as: panga tours, sport fishing, snorkeling, and swimming.

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Mangos Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers restaurant services, with a spectacular view of the Concepción volcano, kayak trips to the Istiam River, beautiful sunsets, horseback riding, motorcycle rentals, and walks where you can have direct contact with nature.

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Playa Marsella

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: This beach is known for its wonderful sunsets and calm waters where you can enjoy healthy recreation and also do sport fishing, snorkeling and swimming; the all-weather path has tourist infrastructure.

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Mena River

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, one of the largest rivers in Cárdenas, crystal clear waters, photography.

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Menco Bay, Menco Island

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Swimming, Hiking, Photography, Panoramic views, Flora and fauna observation, Water sports, Boat trip

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El Menco Beaches

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: It is a very popular beach among national tourists due to the natural beauty it offers in its surroundings such as the Ñocarime Lagoon, El Menco hill or Punta El Menco; you can take tours and observe flora and fauna.

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Los Ramos Trail

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: You will be able to observe an impressive view towards the Maderas volcano, Istiam river, and Santo Domingo beach, where you will appreciate seeing some animals such as white-faced monkeys, iguanas, garrobos among others and take the best photos.

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Sapoa River

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, kayaking, swimming, panga tours, artisanal fishing.

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Museum of the Revolution

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: In this small room, pieces of great historical value are exhibited in an open space for the public; admission is free, and adults and children alike can learn a little about the heroes and martyrs of the municipality of Altagracia, as well as the glorious history of the Sandinista National Liberation Front.

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Museum of Anthropology and History of Rivas

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Observation and exhibition of archaeological pieces, panoramic view towards Ometepe Island, flora and fauna, history of Nicaragua.

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Altagracia Municipal Archaeological Museum.

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: Observation of archaeological pieces and petroglyphs, Exhibition and display of flora of the municipality, Loans of books of historical samples of the municipality.

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Hot Springs

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Nahualapa Hot Springs, a place to relax with the family; its access road is an all-weather road.

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Nahualapa Beach

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Panoramic view towards Ometepe Island, coastal walks.

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Monument to the Bride of Tola

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Monument representing the legend of the bride of Tola.

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Clouds Adventure Park

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: At this site you can enjoy: canopy tours, hiking, rappelling, Tarzan swings, off-road vehicle tours through the forest, and breathtaking views of the San Juan del Sur bay and the Pacific Ocean, with a wide variety of resident trees.

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Obelisk of the Virgin

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: This monument is located in the community of La Virgen, near the intersection of the Pan-American Highway and the road leading to San Jorge, the main port for taking the ferry to Ometepe Island. The obelisk is an important historical and cultural landmark in the region. It was erected in honor of the Virgin Mary and symbolizes the local community's devotion to her. Furthermore, its strategic location makes it a useful landmark for travelers passing through the area. The area around the obelisk is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to several tourist attractions, such as the beaches of San Juan del Sur and Ometepe Island. The Rivas region, in general, offers a combination of stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and a rich cultural history that attracts many visitors each year.

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The Eye of Water

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers swimming in clear, crystalline volcanic waters, hiking, and flora and fauna observation. Very popular with locals and national and international tourists, it is surrounded by forests, has a children's playground, and a restaurant. It covers an area of ​​approximately one city block.

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Amayo Wind Farm

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Informative tour, photographs, viewing of the antennas.

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Ostional Beach

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Ostional has a well-maintained all-weather road accessible by light vehicle, offering the opportunity to enjoy various activities with your family while surrounded by nature. Here are some options for what you can do on this wonderful beach: hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, whale watching, dolphin and dolphin watching, sport fishing, and tours of pristine beaches.

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Parish of San Francisco

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Observation of sacred art, archaeology and history.

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Peña Rota Beach

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Known as the beach of the people of San Juan, it offers a peaceful, relaxed, and safe environment. You can enjoy sport fishing from the rocks with a rod or reel, and even learn to snorkel. On this beach, you'll find small service providers who will make you feel right at home.

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Santo Domingo Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It is the most famous beach on Ometepe Island, a magnificent place to relax. During your visit, you can observe birds, enjoy an incredible panoramic view of both the Madera and Concepción volcanoes, swim in the waters, practice water sports, beach sports, horseback riding, and kitesurfing. In the surrounding area, you will find many hotel, lodging, and restaurant options.

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Giant Beach

Municipality: Tola

Experience: One of the most visited beaches by national tourism, it has a wide range of accommodation, food and drinks, boat trips, sport fishing, hiking to the foot of the giant, flora and fauna.

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El Sucio Beach (Remanso)

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: Known as the surf school, this spot is ideal for learning the sport and perfecting your technique thanks to its small waves. It boasts a calm and safe environment, and you can also experience incredible sunsets. It features tourist infrastructure and all-weather access.

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San Jorge Beach

Municipality: San Jorge

Experience: Spa, food and beverage service, boat trips, lodging, bird watching, panoramic view towards Ometepe Island,

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Rivas Causeway

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Tourist food and beverage service providers, cultural activities are carried out every weekend, appreciation of the jaguar vase, history, culture and fun.

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El Porvenir Farm

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It is a completely natural environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering lodging services, a restaurant, tours of the petroglyphs, horse riding tours, bicycle rentals, hiking and the trail to the Maderas volcano lagoon.

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Point Jesus Maria

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: It's a peninsula formed by the accumulation of sand and ash from the Concepción Volcano. When you reach this point, you'll see a very narrow strip of land extending into Lake Nicaragua. You can walk along this sandbar, which offers spectacular views of the volcanoes, swimming, and wonderful sunsets. There's also a restaurant area.

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Las Piedras donut factory

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Making artisanal doughnuts, tasting, photography.

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Ruins of the first parish church of the old town of Potosí.

Municipality: Potosi

Experience: Historical resource, open to the public.

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The Vulture's Leap

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panoramic views, hiking, swimming and photography.

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Patron Saint Festivities of San Diego de Alcala.

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: Processions, Music, Traditional Zompopo Dance, Bull Riding and Gastronomy.

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Patron Saint Festivities of Saint John the Baptist.

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: The celebration of Saint John the Baptist is one of the most picturesque festivities of the beautiful port of San Juan del Sur. Its celebration begins in May with the descent of the saint and the popular bullfighting festivities. The main day of this celebration is June 23rd with the solemn vigil, ending on the 24th with the meeting of the little saint and the big one.

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San Juan Bautista Church

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Observation of sacred art, architecture and history.

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Parish of Saint Peter

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Archaeology, dome painting viewing, sacred art, history.

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Santa Martha Beach

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: It offers relaxation tourism, swimming in the lake, watching the sunsets, and taking wonderful photographs.

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Diocesan Sanctuary of Jesus of the Rescue

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Visit to the sanctuary of the image of Jesus of the Rescue, sacred art, photography, history.

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Bay of San Juan del Sur

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: San Juan del Sur, a picturesque port on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, which witnessed the transit of gold in Central America, is now one of the country's most important and visited destinations. This beautiful port, known as a sun and beach destination, boasts 2.2 km of coastline and numerous virgin beaches.

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Rio el toro

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Wildlife viewing, cold and crystal clear waters, hiking.

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Flower Beach

Municipality: San Juan Del Sur

Experience: La Flor Wildlife Refuge is one of the most famous beaches in the Department of Rivas and a green tourism alternative in the municipality of San Juan del Sur. Between July and January, thousands of olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) arrive at this wonderful beach to lay their eggs. We also have the visit of the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), which comes out days before the mass nesting. It is worth mentioning that it is the largest turtle that exists on the planet.

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Women's Initiative Weaving for Nature,

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Exhibition and sale of bag crafts

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El Floral Viewpoint

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: Located at 1000m above sea level, one of the trails leading to the Concepcion volcano is a natural viewpoint that allows for hiking, bird watching and panoramic views.

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Maderas Volcano

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers hiking to the Maderas crater lake, flora and fauna observation, panoramic views, and photography.

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Pueblo Hotel Los Angeles

Municipality: moyogalpa

Experience: Homestay accommodation, resource conservation activities, tours of island attractions.

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La Primavera Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: The ideal place to relax in a peaceful and tranquil environment with its stunning views of the Concepción and Madera volcanoes, an excellent option for nature lovers, with its white sand and warm waters, you can swim and do water sports.

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Paso Real Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It offers stunning nature, sand and refreshing water, you will have direct contact with nature and hear the sound of the waves, plus you can take a swim.

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Natural Sanctuary

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It is an ecological reserve located on the slopes of the Maderas volcano in the municipality of Altagracia. It is a tourist attraction with lush landscapes offering breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. It is visited by local, national, and international tourists.

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Altagracia Municipal Arboretum.

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: It is an ecological project dedicated to the conservation and preservation of local flora. This space focuses on reforestation and the study of various native tree species of Ometepe Island. It also has 280 species of green iguanas. The ideal place for tourists who enjoy ecotourism, it is visited by national, foreign, local tourists and students, offering a beautiful natural environment. The tour is free of charge.

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Las Flores Natural Park

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: A tour is offered along three tourist circuit trails where you can appreciate nature; you can also visit a small museum where you can take this tour free of charge.

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Santa Cruz Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: You'll get beautiful views of the Maderas and Concepción volcanoes, ideal for windsurfing. You can go horse riding and do different kinds of sports. You'll find hotels, restaurants, and a picturesque beach for swimming and sunbathing.

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Taguizapa Beach

Municipality: Altagracia

Experience: You can enjoy its beautiful and calm waters as well as observe beautiful sunsets with the sun hiding on the horizon.

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Astillero beach

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Spa, boat trip, bird watching, lodging options, food and drinks.

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Cerro Zapotillo viewpoint

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panoramic views and photography.

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El Riego Spa.

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Swimming, Hiking, Photography, Flora and fauna observation

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The House of Crafts

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts.

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The López Martha Mansion

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: The oldest house in the municipality.

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La Bocana Spa

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Hiking, Photography, Swimming, Panoramic views, Flora and fauna observation

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Salt production

Municipality: Tola

Experience: Informative tour of salt production.

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Ñocarime Lagoon

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Hiking, boat trips on the river, kayaking, artisanal fishing.

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Hammock Craft Workshops

Municipality: Belén

Experience: Hammock sales and exhibition

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Patron saint festivities

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Patron saint festivities for 8 days, equestrian events, gastronomic fair, bull riding, cultural night.

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Tolesmayda Spa

Municipality: Buenos Aires

Experience: Swimming, Hiking, Photography, Panoramic views, flora and fauna observation

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Rivas Municipal Library

Municipality: Rivas

Experience: Book loans, history, tour.

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Petroglyph viewpoint

Municipality: Cardenas

Experience: Flora and fauna observation, guided tours, panoramic views, history and photography.

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