Nicaragua
Rum and Juan Venado
Full day tour to explore the history of Flor de Caña rum and visit to Juan Venado Nature Reserve's mangroves and turtle hatchery.
If you notice, Jack Sparrow is constantly desperate because his bottle of rum is always empty. Why is the rum always gone? Probably because our beloved pirate is perpetually drunk. But don’t worry—not even a thousand buccaneers could empty the fantastic cellars of Flor de Caña, where we’ll celebrate and get to know this delicious elixir, a pride of Nicaragua.
To keep seeking a Sparrow stamp of approval, we’ll head to the coast for a boat ride in the Juan Venado Reserve, and, well… you’ll probably keep drinking.
Have rum! I mean, have fun! Don’t overdose. Cheers!
Add to your itinerary
- Pick up at your hotel in Leon
- Rum tour and outdoor activity
- Meeting at 9.:20 AM
- Full day activity
- Available from Thurday to Sunday
- Entrance included
- English speaking guide
Schedule
Nature and outdoors
History and culture
Solidariety and community
Food and socialization
The itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel and drive approximately 45 minutes to Chichigalpa, known as the city of rum, where sugar cane grown in the western part of the country is transformed into the renowned Flor de Caña rum. This tour traces the history of this award-winning rum from the factory’s foundation to the present day, highlighting five generations of craftsmanship that cater to all palates, from the youngest to the most aged.
Next, we transfer to Las Peñitas, a fishing village on the Pacific coast, where guests can enjoy lunch at a beachside restaurant (lunch on your own).
After lunch, we embark on a boat tour of the Juan Venado Nature Reserve, sailing along the strait between the coast and the island opposite, where the mangrove forest is home to crocodiles and crabs. We dock on the island, whose vegetation provides a habitat for dozens of bird species. A short walk takes us to the ocean side of the island, where the expansive sandy beach hosts Paslama turtles laying their eggs between August and December.
Depending on the season, there’s an opportunity to visit the nursery of baby turtles that hatch daily and are set free in the ocean. We then return by boat to Las Peñitas, where our transportation awaits to take us back to León.
What is included?
- Round trip transportation from Leon and boat service
- English/Spanish guide service during the activity
- Entrance fee to the Juan Venado reserve and the Flor de Caña factory
- Snacks
What NOT included?
What to bring?
We recommend bringing enough water for the tour, as well as flip flops or water shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
What to expect?
