Our Mangrove Tour at Juan Venado Island is one of the best ways to experience the incredible nature just outside León. We pick you up and take you to Las Peñitas, where your adventure begins. Choose to explore the mangroves by boat for a relaxed journey or by kayak if you’d like to get even closer to nature. As you travel through the mangrove forest, your local guide will explain how this unique ecosystem protects Nicaragua’s coastline and how the mangrove trees naturally filter salt from the seawater, creating an ecosystem where countless plants and animals can thrive. Depending on the day, you may spot colourful birds, caymans, iguanas, lizards, crabs and many other species that live among the mangroves.
Every Mangrove Tour Juan Venado Island offers something different. During the sea turtle nesting season, we’ll visit the local turtle hatchery, where you’ll help release baby sea turtles into the Pacific Ocean as they begin their journey to the sea. It’s a special moment that also supports the conservation of these incredible animals.
If you join the morning or afternoon tour, don’t rush back to León. Stay a little longer in Las Peñitas, go for a swim, grab a fresh seafood lunch, or simply relax on the beach with a cold drink. Once you’re ready, we’ll pick you up and take you back to León. It’s the perfect way to combine wildlife, nature and a laid-back afternoon on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast.
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