Very much a commercial port. We were only in town for a short while - perhaps an excursion that can take you more inland would offer some excitement - the town certainly does not. Aside from that, it was Super Bowl Sunday so we wanted to spend that day on the ship. ...
We did a trip out to Chnandega. We visited the towns church and went on to a ranch to see local artisans at work. We were able to have a go at some of the crafts too. ...
We took a tour of the old Leon ruins....it was not particularly interesting to me - then on to the New Leon and the Cathedral. Good tour, it just didn't compete with the tour from the day before. ...
There is really no reason to stop here. The local people that met the ship a the dock were very sweet, and wanted to show their best. We walked around the stalls just off the pier, checked out the singing at the church and came back. ...
We received a lovely quayside reception with music and dancing. We walked around the shopping district near the dock. The local crafters produce some exquisite work in wood, ceramics and beadwork. One of the cruise staff was mugged abd had her cellphone stolen, so be careful and stick to well populate ld streets. ...