Isletas de Granada Day Trip from San Juan del Sur

Sightseeing  :  Nicaragua  :  Granada  :  Granada  :  Day Trips

Depart from San Juan Del Sur and stop in the city of Granada at the Cabana Amarilla port. Get a glimpse of the architecture and colorful Granada. Once in the boat the captain will take you around the islands where you will see a variety of wild life, the immense backdrop of Mombacho Volcano, and the island way of life. See the local island communities, most of the people living here are fishermen. Enjoy a complimentary local meal prepared on your arrival. Once you have settled in, you can swim, fish, paddle board or simply relax on a hammock or a traditional rocking chair.Venture to a place that is like no other. The Islets of Granada are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese Peninsula. The islets are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho Volcano blew much of its ashes into the lake thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of islets are covered with vegetation and rich bird life. The fort of San Pablo is located on the islets in Lake Nicaragua and was built is order to protect the city of Granada from Pirates in the 18th century.

This 6-hour day trip starts with hotel pick at San Juan Del Sur. Once you arrive at Lake Nicaragua, you will go on a boat ride with a guide around the islets. Afterwards, you will go to San Pablo Fort and then you will stop at one of the islands where you will be served a traditional lunch. You will then have time to swim or canoe from island to island. Lastly, you will visit Monkey Island where you will be able to meet several friendly monkeys before returning to San Juan del Sur.