3-Day Private Guided Tour in Nicaragua - Nature and Adventure

Discover the natural beauty of Esteli. Let’s start at the Estanzuela Waterfall. After a short walk, you'll visit a traditional farm that hosts the highest viewpoint of the reserve, on a clear day the best place to enjoy panoramic views from Lake Managua to the volcanoes of the Pacific. After lunch, a moderately challenging hike down to the valley brings you to a subsistence farm surrounded by dense forest and farmland, Finca El Jalacate. The extraordinary resident artist guides you through an impressive collection of rock sculptures, carved out of a rocky forested hill. Don Alberto works with very basic tools and has a vivid imagination, depicting a mix of historic figures and -happenings, of course with a certain degree of artistic freedom.

It is a place where farmers grow coffee, one of the region's most valuable ecological products. The reserve is known for its bio-diversity. It is considered one of the richest orchids zones in the world. There are more than 200 identified species of orchids.

After a journey through the highlands and meeting your experienced local guide, the adventure begins at the entrance of the canyon, where the stunning Coco River rushes through the narrow gorge. You'll begin by rappelling down the sheer rock walls, before starting your hike along the river which leads into the rugged Somoto Canyon. In some sections you'll wade or swim through the water, admiring the impressive rock formations and caves dotted along the trail. It's a day of nature and adventure which will live long in the memory. Waterproof bags will be provided for your valuables. Bring your swimsuit, water shoes or old trainers, sunscreen, and an extra set of clothes.