DAY 4: TOURS CAÑON DE SOMOTO
The Somoto Canyon, one of the oldest rock formations in Central America, has recently become one of the main destinations in the North of Nicaragua. About 15 kilometers west of the city of Somoto, departmental capital of Madriz, is this amazing geological structure, which locals also know as “La Estrechura” or “Namancambre”. It is a channel of high vertical walls that extends for approximately five kilometers, in a winding path whose width varies between 10 and 15 meters. In this run the waters coming from the Comalí (from Honduras) and Tapacalí rivers, which join to form the extensive Coco River. In its stony ground, the calm current is interrupted by rocky formations that give rise to seven or eight pools with semi-stagnant waters, creating an environment full of life, with plants and fish.
We are going to walk the canyon taking a walk. You will also have the opportunity to take a refreshing bath. Continuing along the river, in addition to appreciating its scenic beauty, the place allows several activities. You can walk along a stretch, on the polished rock floor, at the edge of the water and between the high walls. You can also go about 300 meters from the canyon in small boats that the locals have arranged to facilitate access. For more entertainment, another activity is to walk the water course on in-car truck tires, which visitors can use as aquatic otters. For more active travelers, it is also possible to practice rappelling on some of the walls that reach up to 60 meters in height. This technique of vertical descent with harnesses is one of the possible adventure sports in this place.
Includes: accommodation in hotel Hex – breakfast -Transportation, Bilingual Guide, Tickets, Water, Ride in boats or tires
