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Municipality in Madriz, Nicaragua
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Somoto is a city in Northern Highlands of Nicaragua, famous for the dramatic Somoto Canyon.
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Cacauli Sanctuary
Where a 13-year-old boy named Panchito claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary, the result of which has become a pilgrimage on every 8th day of the month by those in search of a miracle.
Temple of Saint James the Apostle/Templo Santiago Apostol
This church is kind of unique because it was established in 1611, making it one of the oldest churches in Nicaragua (even older than the one in Leon). Adjacent to the property is a clock tower and central square.
This is a small zoo and might be okay if you're needing to see some lobos or monos and good views of the surrounding country.
Useful for backpackers. Free Wi-Fi and included kitchen, and they also have a tour agency that offers guided tours around the canyon, adventure tourism and can set people up to volunteer at a few sites.
Breakfast included.
From Managua, head to Mercado Mayoreo and take any Estelí-bound bus. Once in Estelí, go to Cotran Norte (a short walk north of Cortan Sur, where your bus may have arrived), and take any bus to Somoto. These leave hourly.
Read in the guideSomoto is a small city, and most destinations can be reached on foot. A taxi (C$20 per person) can be used for outlying destinations that aren't accessible by bus.
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