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ic waters or spotting birds and howler monkeys in the forest, before enjoying the spectac-
ular night sky.
The following morning, visit the artisan workshops of the nearby Pueblos Blancos
( Click here ) , including the pottery cooperative at San Juan del Oriente.
Then head 30 minutes down the road for some colonial splendor in charismatic
Granada ( Click here ) . Spend three nights taking in the wonderful streetscapes, visiting
the museums and churches, and dining in the fine restaurants. While you're here make
day trips to kayak through the islets just offshore and hike among the cloud forest atop
Volcán Mombacho.
Next head down the highway to San Jorge, from where you'll take the ferry across to
the out-of-this world Isla de Ometepe ( Click here ) with its twin volcanoes and endless
outdoor activities. Spend one night among the howler monkeys at Reserva Charco Verde
and another at the base of Volcán Maderas, from where you can hike to the crater lake sur-
rounded by cloud forest.
Then head across the isthmus to the surfing capital of San Juan de Sur ( Click here ) ,
where you'll spend three days lazing on the splendid surrounding beaches or surfing some
of the many excellent breaks in the area. Take a day trip to the charming fishing village of
El Ostional or, if you're lucky, to watch sea turtles arrive en masse at Refugio de Vida Sil-
vestre La Flor. In the evenings, work your way though the happening beachfront bars and
restaurants.
On your way back to Managua, stop off at Masaya ( Click here ) to shop for souvenirs
and gifts in the excellent Mercado Artesanías (National Artisans Market) and visit the
hammock workshops.
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