Travel Guide Somoto

In recent years the tourist popularity of Somoto is soaring with the excursions and aquatic hikes offered in the canyon right next to the village. The village of Somoto, north-west of Estelí, is a refreshing haven to rest before attacking the hot lowlands of the Pacific coast. Buses regularly carry out the journey between the two cities. Don't miss to jump on the third Saturday in November (essential hotel reservations): the festival at that time is one of the most colourful and popular in the country. Large-scale musical performances. Dance and dance there… It must be added that the brothers Enrique and Carlos Mejía Godoy, the two champions of the country's folk music, were born there. If sustainable development interests you (we hope), go to the village of Uniles, about 7 km from Somoto. Solar ovens workshop and all explanations on solar energy, reforestation or organic farming. From Somoto, it is also possible to explore San José de Cusmapa (the highest village in Nicaragua, 1 600 metres, the artisanal centre of pine leaves) and the reserve of Tepecsomoto (tropical rainforest). Last local curiosity, not the least, the rosquillas, small biscuits dry to the corn flour that make the culinary glory of the city. Do not hesitate to visit the Rosquillería Vílchez (8 cuadras south of Enitel) to observe the modalities of their manufacture and to buy them.