The most recognized natural attraction is the old river, which is born in the mountains of Jinotega, the waters are deposited in the Apanás Lake, which feeds the Central America Plant, the largest hydroelectric generator in the country, later discharged into the Viejo river and through part of the fertile San Isidro Valley, in where it is used to irrigate an important quota of the national rice.
After a few kilometers they are dammed for the benefit of another hydroelectric plant, the Santa Bárbara. Before this infrastructure, at the height of the community of La Majadita, the depth of the river is five meters, and its waters are conducive to boating, sport fishing and kayaking.
The appeal The Majadita It is public where national and international tourists come during the summer. At this site, the mayor's office holds fishing contests with the residents of neighboring communities, which is a tourist activity that takes place in this area. You can also visit the river La Perla and the river Tamarind.
If you are a hiking lover, you can visit the Aguas Frías community canyon. To get there you must walk two hours from the community's hamlet. It is an excellent experience to connect with nature.
Another attraction is the Coniferous Forest - San Ramón de las Uvas This site represents one of the last strongholds of the extensive coniferous forests (pinusocarpa) formerly existing. From the biological point of view, these forests are extremely precious because they represent the southern limit of the spontaneous diffusion of the coniferous ecosystem in the American continent.
It is a place where there is good access with a macadam road, it has natural trails, there is potential to provide horseback riding and camping services, the site provides conditions to develop motocross. It is private property.
Venture to know the Cerro La Cruz viewpoint, It is a natural viewpoint, a site where hiking is also developed, you can admire the beautiful landscapes of the municipality and its surroundings. Taking pictures here is a must, to have a nice memory of the city. It is located 500 meters from the town center, easily accessible.
Most of the families visit with greater frequency on May 03 the Day of the Cross and at Easter time being an attractive place for religious tourism. It is a private place.
El Cerro La Pintal viewpoint It is close to the urban area, in the northwest part and a kilometer and a half from the Pan-American Highway, it is a natural attraction of great impact for San Isidro, since it creates a space where the population can visit and fully enjoy the visual and natural it offers.
Excellent access due to its geographical location. It belongs to the municipality, with an area of 10 blocks, it already has infrastructure. For 2017 an investment will be developed to offer the tourist service with the required conditions.
Gold Circuit: a different tourist attraction, it is located in the communities that go from the junction of Santa Bárbara to the community of Agua Fría, on the highway to the city of León, where the artisanal gold process is observed where three large stones are used that They grind the extracted material until it is fine and another is based on metal raffles that use electrical energy. The families of these communities are dedicated to the extraction of gold in an artisanal way and this activity has been transmitted from generation to generation. These sites are private.
Cold Water Canyon: It is a private place located in the Agua Fresca community, to get there you have to travel one hour and 30 minutes. You can enjoy the nature of the place, there are natural lagoons, it is an attractive place to develop activities such as: climbing on rocks and natural hiking. It is also private.
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