Old Leon and Asososca Lagoon Private Tour

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

A panoramic view from the highest point in Old Leon Ruins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A monument to the indigenous resistance — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Story, culture, sun, fun and Adventure

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.

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

and just before hitting back to Leon let's stop and try our typical dessert "Quesillo" in a small artisan town.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 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 (12–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Entrance fees to Old Leon and Asososca Lagoon
Included: Snacks: Quesillo, It is one of the typical Nicaraguan desserts and water, coke or a typical nicaraguan drink

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Ruins of Leon Viejo

50 min 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.
Stop 2

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will pick you up at any hotel in the city and meet you at the lobby

End point

I will pick you up at any hotel in the city and meet you at the lobby

Pickup points

Hotel La Posada del Doctor
The Wabi Sabi Hostel
City Centro by Marriott La Recoleccion, Nicaragua
Hotel La Perla
Hotel Grand Hotel
Hostal Fuente Castalia, B y B
Azul Hotel & Restaurante
Hotel Vizcaino
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Hotel El Portal De 1610
Hotel Los Balcones De Leon
Hostal Pochote

and 11 more pickup points

I will meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Leon city.

For travelers arriving in León from other cities, the Hotel La Recolección offers secure private parking facilities. You can confidently leave your vehicle there during your stay.