6:00 am
85 Dollars
2 px minimum
Local Meal
Hike in the cloud forest of Macizo
In Nicaragua’s Macizo the Peñas Blancas, you can witness the origin of fresh water as it flows from pure mountain springs. The tour invites you to explore misty cloud forests, observe a variety of bird species, and discover the rich flora and fauna of the highlands. Walking through these vibrant ecosystems, visitors experience where water begins its journey and gain a deeper appreciation for the essential role this mountainous region plays in sustaining life.
Mission
Our mission is to connect visitors with the natural beauty of Macizo the Peñas Blancas, inspiring environmental awareness through exploration of its forests, wildlife, and pure water sources at the heart of Nicaragua’s mountains.
Included
- Local guide
- Transportation
- Local Meal
- Entrance Fee
bring
- Water
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat or cap
- Swimming gear
Local impact
- Local Families
- Local Guides
- Local Language Schools
Itinerary
We begin with pick-up at the designated point in Matagalpa. We then head toward Macizo Peñas Blancas, with a short stop ath Cascada de La Luna, one of our favorites. When we arrive in Macizo we will enjoy our breakfast before starting our hike. We will learn about coffee, forest types and local ecosystems. After exploring, we enjoy lunch before returning to Matagalpa.
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The tour lasts approximately 7/8 hours, including transportation, hiking and meal breaks.
We advise to do this hike when you are a gook hiker and have done moderate to advanced hikes. This because we are located in the Cloudy Forest and the rain can make the trail slippery. At some points we might face ladders to climb up to the next spot. Our experienced guides will adjust the pace to the group.
We advise to bring good hikingshoes. But we also have boots for you available to wear during the hike.
On average this hike takes 4 hours.
We will not visit a big coffeeplantation but You’ll see coffee plants during the hike and learn about the local coffee-growing process and its connection to the forest.
The tour runs rain or shine. Please bring a raincoat or poncho just in case. The forest is beautiful even in the mist.
When it rains to heavy the tour will be canceled because of the danger to hike up in the heavy rainfall.
Yes, when we reach the top of the mountain we will see the ‘Fountain of Youth’. Here you are able to jump in the water and swim a bit. The water is cold and refreshing, perfect for a dip during the hike. Remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes if you want to enjoy swimming.
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