8:30 AM
10 Dollars
Minimum
2 people
Native Roots
Sutiaba is the largest and most organized of the indigenous communities on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast, claiming indigenous identification despite the fact that many of the external attributes of ethnic identity such as traditional language, religious rituals, and ethnic dress have been stripped away.
Adventure to the reserve
Sutiaba boasts numerous valuable historical sites, comprising natural landscapes and architectural and urban elements. Notable among these are El Cerro de Oro or Cerro de los Vientos, Río de Los Aposentos, the indigenous niches, the indigenous puddles, the ruins of Sutiaba (including Ermita Santiago, Ermita San Sebastián, Ermita Andrés, and the Parish of Veracruz), San Juan Bautista Church, the Adiact Archaeological Museum, the Tamarindón, the Hermitage of San Pedro, and the Marina Ma Community Museum.
Sutiaba Church
The Church of San Juan Bautista de Sutiaba was constructed in 1700 and is regarded as the largest and most monumental church after the Cathedral of León. This church stands out as one of the most interesting examples of Nicaraguan Baroque, where wood predominates in its architectural elaboration. In the center of the church's roof remains embedded the effigy of the sun, representing the Sun God, which the Spaniards supposedly used to attract the natives to profess their faith.
Sutiaba has a rich tradition of myths and legends that make it a true cultural and literary gem. Among the prominent myths is that of Princess Xochitl and her father, the cacique Adiact, who were said to be hung from the legendary Tamarindón tree. Among the existing legends, we can mention the Golden Crab, the Nahualt Carriage, the Headless Father, the Cadejo, the Monkey Woman, and Arrechavala.
Myths and legends
Sutiaba Walking Tour
$10
Price
Sutiaba is the largest and most organized of the indigenous communities on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast, claiming indigenous identification. It has a rich tradition of myths and legends that make it a true cultural and literary gem.
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”Route and content was perfect, a mixture of culture and history, good amount of detail. Marlons English was fantastic and made the tour very enjoyable for the group. He is knowledgeable and personable and managed the group very well. Would recommend to anyone in León! Gracias Marlon!”
- Megan, USA -
”Amazing tour with Leonel! I highly recommend doing it if you’re staying in Leon. We went on the morning tour and we stopped at the market to try local food, that was really nice. A lot of information are also given on the city, the history of the country and the culture in general.”
- Laura, France -
”Our tour with Antonio was so fun and we learned so much about the history of Leon and the general history of Nicaragua. It did rain at the start and en of our tour but antonio worked around it perfectly. We even tried some local food from the market.”
- Rob, The Netherlands -
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