Many a traveler, while buzzing through a rural countryside in car or train, has caught a fleeting glimpse of serene people, living in a simpler time. The stressed-out traveler, whose holidays often feel a lot like workdays, may have felt a slight tinge of envy. How difficult it seems to travel back in time, to strip one's self of all the trappings and pressures of the modern world. In Nicaragua time travel is actually extremely simple, and for most, equally rewarding. Much of Nicaragua's countryside seems to be lost in the 19th century.

Rural Nicaragua is a place where the incessant ringing of a cellular telephone, traffic snarls, 24 hour stock updates, pollution and cold, depressed people could only be imagined by a terminally pessimistic science fiction writer. Nicaragua's countryside is full of fresh air days and starry nights and populated with warm and friendly people who put more value in a simple conversation and a good hearty meal than what is happening in the abstract overdeveloped world.

Rural Nicaragua Life invites you to take a break, breath fresh air, read a good book and eat a quiet meal while serenaded by birds. If you like, you can ride horses, walk in the forest or pound out some tortillas and cook them on a clay plate over an open flame. This is not "rural tourism" located 30 minutes from the nearest supermarket, with a double decafe espresso and cyber-café just around the corner. In Nicaragua you cannot milk a cow in the morning and delete spam from your in-box in the afternoon. In rural Nicaragua you have no choice. You really must relax.

Nicaragua has many options for the rural visitor who wants to recharge the batteries and leave it all behind for a while. Below is a suggested itinerary that features the eternal spring climate and rustic mountain beauty of northern Nicaragua's coffee country. A journey to the summit of relaxation.

Rural Nicaragua Life Itinerary

DAY 01: MANAGUA
Airport greeting and transfer to Hotel Los Robles in Managua's restaurant district.
DAYS 02-12: EL JAGUAR, JINOTEGA MOUNTAINS
Morning transfer north around the east shores of Lake Managua and up into the northern mountain coffee growing region of Jinotega. North of Jinotega hidden high up in the mountains is an organic coffee farm and cloud forest nature reserve. Lodging is in simple cabins with private bath and lantern lighting at night. The hacienda is great for hiking, reading and horseback riding. During coffee picking season (mid-December through early March) you can help the locals to pick some coffee and later drink your own private brew. During off season for coffee you can help make fresh farmers cheese or plant your own coffee tree. Family cooked meals of all fresh local ingredients are accompanied by fresh fruit juices and the award winning coffee of the farm. The forest reserve has pre-historic ferns, giant oaks, cedars and an extremely rich bird life.
DAY 13: EL JAGUAR - MANAGUA
Transfer south to Managua for lodging at Hotel Los Robles.
DAY 14: MANAGUA
Transfer to the international airport for flight home.

Rural Tourism - Nicaragua Rural Life Includes:

• All transfers in private 4x4 with a/c and driver
• Assistance of English speaking guide on transfer days
• All meals
• 2 nights lodging at the Hotel Los Robles in Managua
• 11 nights lodging at the El Jaguar Coffee Hacienda in Jinotega

All tours are private.

Rural Tours can begin any day of the year providing lodging space is available.
Tour costs depend on the number of travelers in your party.
Please specify number of people and target dates when requesting a quote.

Custom tour itineraries are available upon request.
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Rural Nicaragua Tour does not include: Drinks. Meals in Managua. International flights or airport taxes. Travel insurance, tips, visas, or medical treatment.
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