Untouched rainforests, biological natural reserves, unique wetlands, rich biodiversity, lush vegetation, fascinating wild life, secluded rural communities, eco-lodges, relevant history and amazing waterways are indeed good reasons to start packing and join us to this amazing Nicaraguan destination.
The region of “Rio San Juan” is wonderfully constituted with many interesting natural sites where nature enthusiasts can expect to see lots of tropical wonders. Amazing large tropical trees, colorful poisonous dart frogs, howler monkeys, bromeliad plants, reptiles, several species of beautiful butterflies are part of the rich biodiversity within the biological reserve “Indio Maiz, second largest Nicaraguan rainforest, situated in the south east of the country.
With incredible natural surroundings and amazingly abundant birdlife, “Los Guatuzos” wetland natural reserve and “Papaturro” river” are both fascinating nature refugees, where several species of birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians and plants can be observed. Especially caimans along the river bank can be spotted as well as green iguanas, white faced monkeys and certainly many species of water birds. Also Rio San Juan’s department has seen the development of eco-lodges like “Sabalos” and "Bartola Lodge", places dedicated to preserve and involve the communities in friendly practices toward the environment. Beside “eco-tourism” this region offers world-class fresh water fishing, especially for the tarpon sport fishermen. Another amazing natural site and full of culture is the archipelago of “Solentiname”, formed with 36 volcanic beautiful islands, a place where time seems to have been stopped by its authentic flavor and communities are devoted to art, painting and sculpting. “Solentiname” is nestled in the southeast of Lake Nicaragua with spectacular sunsets.
Historical towns such as El Castillo and San Carlos are also important destinations where nature and history blend perfectly well in harmony. Both villages were used as strategic spots for building fortresses on their highest hills. Today El Castillo still features the famous fort of “La Inmaculada Concepcion” where historic battles between Spanish and English, French, and Dutch pirates were performed. Probably “Rio San Juan” is the most famous river in the country because of its potential in the past as a possible water canal during the XIX century. It was also used as a water way by the European and American gold seekers between 1849 and 1869.
So lots of natural surprises, incredible nature wonders and a fascinating history are waiting for you. ORO Travel certainly wants you to experience this amazing trip to this unique part of the world.
San Carlos is the head municipality of the San Juan region, located by the mouth of the historical San Juan river and Central America’s largest fresh water lake...
This nature-surrounded charming town is situated along the historical San Juan River, just by one of the three rapids of the river, forming natural barriers...
Most likely one of the most important cultural and natural regions of Nicaragua located in the southeast extreme of lake Nicaragua. The 36 different size volcanic islands ...
Los Guatuzos Wildlife Refuge is located in the south of Lake Nicaragua, within the municipality of San Carlos, Rio San Juan. This natural site is a strip of wetland ...
Sabalos Lodge is strategically located along this impressive water way close to San Carlos and the Biosphere Reserve Indio Maiz, as well as few minutes from...
During the British colonization it was called the “Grey Town” after the Jamaican Governor Charles Edward Gray and it was the ammunition camp for the pirate...
“Indio Maiz Natural Reserve” is located in the southeast of Nicaragua and it is the second largest of the 76 protected areas of the country. It comprises an area...
Albergue El Castillo
Hotel facilities : Charming hostel with wooden structure, is located on a strategic point of the town and is designed to offer lots of fresh air and space. It is composed of two stories, bedrooms with twin beds above and a large dining room and bar below.
There is a long front balcony which overlooks San Juan River and offers a good view point to watch the rolling tarpon in the water below or small colorful hummingbirds among the surrounding gardens of fruit trees and flowering shrubs. The hostel is basic mostly offering a restaurant, bar, rocking chairs, hammocks and a close-by ancient Spaniard renovated fortress converted into a museum with still some artifacts from the colonial time.
Room facilities : Basic with tropical wood construction, mosquito net, electric fan and balcony. Shared bathroom at first floor.
Hotel rates are varying depending on the type of room, number of participants, children, travel season or extra service. Final pricing will be extended from our sales representative after you fill up the form below:
Bartola Refugio
Hotel facilities: it is situated along the San Juan River in conjunction with the Bartola River. It borders east with the Biological Natural reserve Indio-Maiz where visitors can adventure into trekking, hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation, exploration and environment awareness.
Bungalows are facing the water of the San Juan River, once navigated by pirates and seriously considered by some countries to develop an inter-oceanic canal. Scientists and biologists from all over the world have come to stay in Refugio Bartola and study the biodiversity on both natural reserves Indio Maiz and Bartola forets.
A tropical garden surrounds the thatch roof restaurant where a type of homemade food is prepared. Electricity is provided through solar panels. Laundry is also available.
Room facilities: Bungalows are equipped with private bathroom, fan and mosquitoes net.
Address: on San Juan River, six kilometers East of El Castillo.
Address: 6 Km East of town El Castillo,
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Celentiname Lodge
Hotel facilities : small and basic but a modern world escape lodge with amazing view of the fresh water Nicaragua Lake. Because of its natural location in the island, the guests can enjoy the pleasant visits of different species of birds and butterflies, or just sit and relax by the lush tropical garden of the lodge.
It has a large open veranda with rocking chairs, hammocks, displays of primitive painting and superb view of the lake. People at the hotel are amazingly friendly and advice you to visit close by the local primitive painters, museum and the painter cooperative.
Room facilities : Each cabin has a private bath with unheated water, simple beds, screened windows and a deck above the lake shore.
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Mancarron
Hotel facilities: located of the main of the 36 beautiful islands of the Solentiname archipelago. The hotel enjoys an ample tropical garden and spacious rooms. It has a perfect location for visiting different cultural sites.
There is a very small community of woodcarver artisans who skillfully designed precious colorful animal figures. There is also a historical church designed and inspired by the renowned Nicaraguan poet Ernesto Cardenal.
Other attractions are a library with a selection of pre-Columbian artifacts, natural settings, painter community and wildlife reserves reachable by boat. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, rocking chairs, comfortable hammocks, a book and a souvenir shop.
Room facilities: All rooms are basically equipped with fan, mosquito’s net and private bathroom.
Address: Isla Mancarron / Solentiname,
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Sabalos Lodge
Hotel facilities: built of bamboo bungalows located along the San Juan river, this lodge enjoys the greatest location to start any kind of adventure tour: exploring one of two Nicaragua’s main rainforest, the biological Reserve Indio-Maiz (wild refuge of the Jaguar and the largest and most powerful feline in the Western Hemisphere), trekking and horseback riding in the surroundings, kayaking on the San Juan river, biking in the picturesque rural communities, bird watching just front of your bungalow, sport fishing tarpon, and more.
The hotel offers a local tasty meal restaurant with specialty in fish recently catch from the river and a bar with cold drinks. There is also electric power through solar energy. Sabalos Lodge is also part of the “Rainforest Alliance” initiative.
Room facilities: All cabins are basic but comfortable with river view and fantastic natural settings. Each cabin is equipped with private bathroom, terrace, hammocks and beautiful tropical gardens.
Address: San Juan river, neighboring Sabalos town.
Sabalos Lodge is only available with of our Rio San Juan Package
Address: One Km East from town Sabalos,
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We enjoyed everything we did and loved every place we stayed (Morgan's Rock, Casona de los Estrada, and especially the wonderful Albergue Celentiname -- our favorite place on the trip -- and Dona Maria's cooking!).
We only wish we could have stayed in Nicaragua longer. We're already trying to plan another trip there, and the next time we travel with you, we'll certainly ask for Francisco to be our guide again. He did an excellent job. He was clearly very well informed about his country and was able to communicate lots of information in a clear and interesting way, he was always on time and very well organized, he immediately made us feel comfortable, and he made everything easy, including getting through the border crossing at San Carlos, which I'm sure we could never have managed without him.
Along with all this, he offered something really special: he has such a warm and friendly personality that we felt we were traveling with a Nicaraguan friend, and everywhere we went he managed to create this warm and friendly atmosphere for us with everyone we met. He was also willing to adapt to our needs, taking us on a great tour of Duilio Jimenez's pottery workshop, helping us negotiate for paintings in Solintename, etc., and he also did lots of special things that made our trip really memorable. For example, at the Albergue Celentiname, my daughter (age 14) and Dona Maria's granddaughter, age 13, were very shy with each other until Chico played a noisy, fun card game with them that got them laughing and talking in English and Spanish, and now my daughter feels she has a Nicaraguan friend her age.
These are the kinds of priceless experiences that we'll remember all our lives, and this happened because of Chico. I'll recommend your company and Chico to anyone traveling to Nicaragua.
I gained a lot of knowledge of Nic...:
Deborah Smith •
Tour: Granada & Isletas
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Date: October 31 2010
I have just finished my explore tour of Nicaragua and want to let you know what a great and interesting time I had. The tour was great from start to finish and Julio was great at answering my many questions about your country.
I gained a lot of knowledge of Nicaragua, of its people, history and the future of the country. I also had the pleasure of meeting Carla whom I think is just a great person. As this was my first tour ever it gave me a lot of insight to the job of tour operator, and it is certainly not a easy one with managing eighteen personalities. Julio did a great job!
Thank you to all of you for making my trip so enjoyable, and I will
certainly will be coming back.
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will benefit 89 thousand citizens: Destination: Rio San Juan • Source: La Prensa
Date: December 18 2009
The paving of this road will indeed bring a lot of benefits to local transportation service. Mr. Luis Gonzalez, major of the Almendro municipality, stated that this type of development project had been expected for many years by the local inhabitants and they feel so happy and proud that they will have a new paved road that will eventually improve the social and economic situation of this region. This significant work is financed by the Inter-American Bank of Development. The total pavement will cover a distance of 125 kilometers (78 miles) and it has been divided into four phases.
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