Saturday & Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 1:00 pm
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Rum Tasting
The Flor de Caña rum experience
We’ll pick you up in León for a quick 45-minute drive through the countryside to reach the legendary Flor de Caña factory in Chichigalpa. This 1.5-hour tour takes you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most famous rum brands, showing you exactly how they’ve been aging their spirits at the base of an active volcano for five generations. You’ll see the massive barrel cellars and learn the real history behind the family tradition that put Nicaraguan rum on the global map.
Mission
At Mono Loco Adventures, our mission is to connect you with the true spirit of Nicaragua. We take you beyond the bottle to experience the volcanic heritage and craftsmanship behind Flor de Caña, sharing a piece of our national pride and history firsthand.
Included
- Local guide
- Rum tasting
- Transportation
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Itinerary Flor de Cana Tour
The best part of the trip is the tasting, where you’ll get to try the smooth, aged rums for yourself and learn to pick out the different flavors in every glass. Before we head back to León, we’ll stop by the factory shop so you can by a bottle of your favorite rum or find a unique gift you won’t see anywhere else. If you want to see how Nicaragua’s most iconic drink is made, this is the trip for you. On Saturday and Sunday this tour runs at 8.00 am, 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. On weekdays it is at 7.30 am and 3.30 pm.
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The standard tour consists of six interactive stations and takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete from start to finish. The drive from Leon to Chichigalpa will take about 45 minutes.
You will walk through the history of the brand, starting at “La Locomotora” to see the original 1890 engine, followed by a film at “Cine Adela.” You’ll also visit the barrel-making area, the “Slow-Aged” cellars, and the Family Reserve where the finest rums are kept.
Yes. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to taste and sample the rum at different stages of its aging process, learning how to identify the specific aromas and flavors of their award-winning reserves.
Absolutely. The final stop of the tour is the Museum and Boutique, located inside the world’s largest rum barrel. Here you can buy the full collection of Flor de Caña rums, including exclusive editions, as well as branded merchandise like apparel and accessories.
You must bring your physical passport because the Flor de Caña distillery requires a valid, government-issued photo ID to grant entry to the facility. Since the tour involves alcohol consumption, the staff needs to verify that all participants meet the legal drinking age in Nicaragua. Please note that a digital photo or a photocopy is often not accepted by their security team, so having your original document is essential to avoid being denied entry.
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