Charming Leon Outdoor - Culture, Nature and Fun

4.8 (5 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Asososca Lagoon and Asososca volcano at the distance — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Meet Doña Silvia and her Tortilla's workshop, working over 30 years in this business. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Vamos Travel Nic

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance fees to the destinations.
Included: Snacks: Our Typical dessert "Quesillo" and a typical beverage, pops or water

Itinerary

Hervideros de San Jacinto

one hour Admission 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.
Ruins of Leon Viejo

one hour Admission included

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.
Momotombo

20 min Admission included

Take a short walk in the old Momotombo Port and see Managua lake and the historical Momotombo volcano nearby.
Stop 4

2 hours

Enjoy swimming in the warm water of a gorgeous volcanic crater lagoon "Laguna del Tigre" also known as Asososca Lagoon and enjoy nature.