Travel Guide to Cañón de Somoto

Getting There

• Car

  From the center of Nueva Segovia Highlands, head southeast on the main highway towards the town of Somoto. Continue driving for approximately 35 kilometers (about 40 minutes). As you approach the town of Somoto, look for signs indicating Cañón de Somoto. Turn left onto the road leading to Valle El Guayabo, where the canyon is located. Follow this road for about 10 kilometers until you reach the entrance of Cañón de Somoto. Parking is available near the entrance, and there may be a small fee for parking.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cañón de Somoto by public transportation, start at the central bus station in Nueva Segovia Highlands. Look for a bus heading to Somoto; these buses are frequent and should cost around 25-30 NIO (Nicaraguan Cordoba). The journey will take approximately 1 hour. Once you arrive in Somoto, you can either take a local taxi to Valle El Guayabo (costing around 100 NIO) or ask for directions to the entrance of Cañón de Somoto. It is about 10 kilometers from the bus station to the canyon entrance, so a taxi is recommended for convenience.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct option, you can hire a taxi from Nueva Segovia Highlands to Cañón de Somoto. Make sure to negotiate the fare beforehand; the cost should be around 400-600 NIO for a one-way trip, depending on your exact starting point. The taxi will take you directly to the entrance of the canyon. Be aware that taxi services may also be available in Somoto if you arrive by bus.