Nicaragua is one of the world's last remaining destinations where being a visitor in a native's home or workplace, is an un-staged event, a planned but natural encounter. This trip is for those whose principle interest in visiting is to know the Nicaraguan people, in their home and work place, in their reality. To facilitate our entrance into their lives we focus on Nicaragua's talented artisans, who are a bit more open than the average family to having foreign visitors in their home, which often doubles as a workshop. Though interest in their beautiful hand made crafts is always a bonus, the real focus of this trip is to get to know the Nicaraguan people, their hopes and dreams, problems and victories, both on a personal and societal level. This trip is reserved for visitors who have a sincere interest in culture at its roots and deep respect for all people regardless of their socio-economic class. Most of the people we meet live in quite humble material circumstances, but most visitors will agree that they enjoy a distinctly human wealth that few societies can rival.

Cultural Interaction Itinerary

DAY 01: MANAGUA - LEON
Airport greeting by our English speaking guide and private transportation for transfer to the Hotel El Convento in historic León.
DAY 02: LEON
Morning visit to a local artist's home in the indigenous barrio of Sutiaba. Possible visit with a local historian-poet. Cultural tour of León. Lodging at Hotel El Convento.
DAY 03: MASAYA - LOS PUEBLOS - GRANADA
Transfer south to the indigenous barrio of Monimbó for visits to local homes and workshops in this most historic part of Nicaragua's cradle of folklore. Continue to the highland villages of Niquinohomo and San Juan de Oriente for more local visits with Nicaraguan families. Transfer to Granada for lodging at Hotel Patio del Malinche.
DAY 04: GRANADA - SAN JORGE - MOYOGALPA - ISLA DE OMETEPE
Private land transfer with English speaking guide to dock at San Jorge for ferry to Ometepe Island. Dock greeting in 4x4 on Ometepe Island at Moyogalpa for transfer to Santo Domingo Beach. Afternoon at leisure. Lodging in private cabin at Hotel Villa Paraiso in Santo Domingo.
DAY 05: OMETEPE ISLAND
Cultural-anthropological tour of the villages that ring the active Concepción Volcano with a traditional lunch in a native islander's home. Lodging in private cabin at the Hotel Villa Paraiso.
DAY 06: SANTO DOMINGO - MOYOGALPA - SAN JORGE - MANAGUA
Morning swimming in warm Lake Nicaragua or a short nature walk. Later morning transfer in 4x4 to dock at Moyogalpa for ferry to the mainland. Dock greeting in San Jorge and private transfer to Managua for lodging at Hotel Intercontinental.
DAY 07: MANAGUA
Transfer to airport for flight home.

Nicaragua cultural interaction tour includes:

• All private transfers in program
• 2 nights lodging at Hotel El Convento in León
• 2 nights lodging in the finest cabins at Hotel Villa Paraiso
• 1 night lodging at Patio del Malinche in Granada
• 1 night lodging at Hotel Intercontinental in Managua
• All breakfasts
• Lake ferry round-trip: San Jorge - Moyogalpa - San Jorge
• 4x4 transfers on Ometepe: Moyogalpa - Santo Domingo - Moyogalpa
• Cultural encounters in Leon, Masaya, Los Pueblos and Ometepe
• Full time assistance of a private English speaking guide

All tours are private.
Tours can begin any day of the year providing hotel space is available.
Tour costs depend on the number of travelers in your party.
Please specify number of people when requesting a quote.
Visits to homes and workplace of Nicaraguan people noted in this itinerary are subject to change according to availability of families.

Custom tour itineraries are available upon request.
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Nicaragua Culture Interaction tour does not include: Drinks, lunches and dinners. International flights or taxes. Travel insurance, tips, visas, or medical treatment.
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