Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
La Biosfera
( 8427-8414, 8698-1439;
www.hijuela.com/labiosferaretreat
; Carretera vieja Matagalpa)
This
American-run permaculture farm just 3km outside town has fantastic views and 7 hectares
of forest to explore. It offers subsidized accommodation for those that want to volunteer
on the farm.
FARM
Tours
Cuculmeca
( 2782-3579;
www.cuculmeca.org
; Barrio Daniel Teller, Salida al Guayacán; 9am-5pm Mon-
Fri)
This dynamic NGO arranges accommodation and guides for visits to farms and
sustainable tourism projects in the Reserva Natural Cerro Datanlí-El Diablo and around
San Rafael del Norte. Among the farms involved is
Finca La Estrella
, 20km from Jinotega,
where you can tour organic coffee plots, hike through trails of intact forest or take part in
the harvest.
CULTURAL
Festivals & Events
Festival de la Cruz
( May 3)
One of Nicaragua's most athletic
fiestas
; since 1703 visitors have been
shamed into climbing to the cross by area octogenarians. Breathe…
RELIGIOUS
RELIGIOUS
San Isidro Laborador
( May 15)
Locals honor the patron saint of farmers by building altars out of fruit and ve-
ggies.
Fiestas Patronales
( Jun 24)
Solemn processions, rodeos, beauty queens and more celebrate the feast day
of San Juan Bautista.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
Hotel Primavera
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