In the Department of Rivas, the wider destination that includes C. La Cuesta, the Pacific Ocean, Lago Cocibolca and volcanic landscapes meet. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in C. La Cuesta, you can choose your accommodation based on which side of the region you want your trip to focus on: the coast, water activities, nature observation or history. Each destination has a different emphasis, making it possible to plan your trip around specific interests.
Coast and activities in Tola
The coast of the Department of Rivas includes beaches, especially in the municipalities of San Juan del Sur and Tola, which are known for surf-friendly waves, scenic beauty and sunsets. In the municipality of Tola, numerous beaches stretch along a 54-kilometre coastline. Activities there include surfing, artisanal fishing, horseback riding, boat trips through mangroves, and turtle watching and release. The range spans everything from water activities to horseback riding and nature observation. The long coastline and variety of activities give you more than one possible focus for your trip.
Lake, river and waterfall
With its port on Lago Cocibolca, San Jorge is considered the main gateway to Isla de Ometepe. Kayaking and boat tours by motorboat or rowboat are available on the Río Istian in the municipality of Altagracia. If you use the mode of transport as a way to choose, the river offers both kayaking and trips by motorboat or rowboat.
The Cascada San Ramón, also in the municipality of Altagracia, offers a different perspective on the water. The waterfall is about 50 metres high; activities there include hiking and swimming at the waterfall. On the Río Istian, the focus is on kayaking and boat tours, while at the Cascada San Ramón, it is on hiking and swimming. This is a clear difference between the two water destinations.
Nature observation and hiking
The Ñocarime Nature Reserve in the municipality of Potosí is a place to observe flora and fauna and go on guided hikes. Nature observation there goes hand in hand with guided hikes, while Tola focuses on the coast and Altagracia on the river and waterfall. When choosing regional experiences, you can also consider whether you’re more interested in nature observation or water activities.
Regional history and pre-Columbian objects
The Museo de la Ganadería de Rivas in the municipality of Rivas focuses on the history and development of livestock farming in the region. The Museo Precolombino El Ceibo in Moyogalpa offers a different cultural focus. It offers guided tours and displays 4,500 ceramic, stone and sculptural objects, as well as petroglyphs. The two museums therefore have clearly distinct themes: the history of regional livestock farming is at the heart of the museum in Rivas, while the museum in Moyogalpa focuses on pre-Columbian objects. Please check current visiting arrangements in advance for guided hikes and museum tours.
Compare regional highlights
The experiences on offer have distinct profiles: Tola combines coastal activities with a 54-kilometre coastline, while Altagracia focuses on the river and waterfall, each with its own activities. The museums also have distinct themes: regional livestock history in Rivas and pre-Columbian objects in Moyogalpa. This comparison can help you sort through your interests before making concrete travel plans.
Discover more destinations: El Astillero, El Plantel, Cárdenas, Mérida, Rivas, San Juan Del Sur, Balgüe, Popoyo.
Go to the wider travel overview: Rivas.
