Chinandega

A little further north from León is the city of Chinandega in the heart of a rich agricultural area. Cotton is the area's most important crop. Located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Chichigalpa is San Antonio, the largest sugar refining and rum processing plant in Nicaragua. At El Realejo, between Chinandega and the old part of Corinto, one can see a colonial shipyard. Clearly visible from the town square are the ruins of the colonial church burnt by the pirates.

Highlights:

"Rum Distillery": 27 miles (45 km) to the north of León in the town of Chichigalpa; site for sugar cane plantations, a sugar mill and the famous Rum "Flor de Caña". The visitor will understand the complete process, and finally will taste the different types of Rum produced in the tropical country (groups only). The visit takes 1 hour.