Rural Communities Tours
In Matagalpa, Many communities exist that are prepared to receive visitors interested in experiencing life in the Nicaraguan countryside. You will get to know organized communities, where you will be able to learn about countryside work and way of life. The experience of working, sleeping and tasting typical Nicaraguan food with a community family, which will allow you to be a witness of the simpleness and friendliness that characterizes us. Apart from that you will be able to see rivers and cascades, traversing interesting trails and enjoying the environmental biodiversity. The walks are designed to experience the best of northern Nicaragua.
We offer you the opportunity to visit:
Goldmines-Fair trade coffee Coop (CBT)
El Chile indigenous community
El Chile indigenous community (CBT)
During the dictatorship of Nicaragua's ex-President Anastasio Somoza, it was banned the cultivation of cotton, condemning the indigenous community El Chile to leave an ancient tradition of textiles. In 1985 began a program to rescue this representative work, as a result a productive project that represents a major source of income in this community was born.
The indigenous community of “El Chile,” is located eastern Matagalpa and is rich in history and culture. On this tour, we will visit the workshop of a group of women where we can see the production process as well as the different products they make such as: bags, purses and backpacks. We continue with a walk through the village and a hike up “El Chile” hill with its 360 degree view of all the surrounding mountains. Then we will enjoy a typical lunch at one of the weaver´s house who will give you an inside look at their way of life.
Duration: 5-6 hours. Departures: 8 am, 11 am
Includes:
Bilingual Guide
Transportation (to and from your hotel in Matagalpa)
typical lunch with a local family
Note: During this tour it is possible to buy handicrafts made by the women who produce them. Top
Goldmines-Fair trade coffee Coop (CBT)
The tunnels of the old goldmines hide the histories of the mineworkers who extracted gold for more than 30 years in this area.
This adventurous experience through the mine includes a trek within the water of the underground river. After getting used to the darkness we will see interesting things like stalactites, rock formations, water springs, interesting insects, crabs and lots of bats. Afterwards, we will visit the community where the people form a cooperative and grow fair trade coffee. Besides all of this, the natural beauty of the area often allows us to see many other species, like parakeets, tucans and howler monkeys.
Duration: 5 hours.
Departures: 8:30 am, 2:00 pm
Includes:
Bilingual Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation (to and from your hotel in Matagalpa)
Flashlights
Snack
Note: We advise in advance that Matagalpa Tours does not assume any liability in case of any occurrence related to the conditions of the mine shaft. Top
