San Jacinto Mud Pits & Old León: A Journey Through Nature and History
Explore the bubbling mud pits of San Jacinto, where nature’s raw power comes alive with steaming geysers and churning earth. Learn tortilla-making with locals and immerse yourself in their traditions.
Step back in time at the ruins of Old León, the “American Pompeii,” founded in 1524 and abandoned in 1610, as you uncover the stories of the indigenous Imabite people and colonial history.
Take a stroll by the old Momotombo Port to admire Lake Managua and the iconic Momotombo Volcano. Then, refresh yourself with a swim in the crystal-clear Asososca Lagoon, a stunning volcanic crater lake.
Before returning to León, indulge in a traditional “quesillo” from a charming artisan town—a perfect end to your adventure.
Pickup included
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.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
I will meet you in the lobby of your hotel