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San Jacinto is a little town about 20 kilometers northeast of León. Behind the village lie boiling mud holes, connected probably to the Telica volcano. The field is not big but it is interesting as well as extremely hot to walk around and see the holes, which differ in size and color, where the mud is fiercely boiling. The mud sometimes throws little rocks in the air and steam is continuously emitted from the holes.
Many local kids offer to guide you around. This is surely a good idea because there are no clearly set paths that mark where it’s safe to walk. There are parts where it’s not safe to walk because of a weak soil, and the kids know where.
The entrance fee is C$5 for Nicaraguans (C$2 for Nicaraguan students), and U$1 for foreigners. The park is opened daily between 7AM and 5PM. Buses that stop in San Jacinto leave from León often. In your own car, leave León going to the north. After about 12 kilometers you should take a right, going in the direction of Malpaisillo (there are signs). After about 10 minutes San Jacinto will be on your left (it is right next to the road).
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Polly (Dec 15, 2008)
Loved San Jacinto. Yellowstone without fences. Loved the kids, too, and came home with a little clay pot stuffed with flowers. The town is cool, too.
Jose (Feb 28, 2008)
This place is very interesting. It is very hot indeed and you should bring protective wear like a hat and a bottle of water. Guide Kids are great help since there are no marked paths where its safe to walk. Only thinkg you have to put up with is kids trying to sell you bags of mud they pick uo from the springs, but give them a peso and they would be happy. I loved my visit there, kids are very friendly and the springs are a very interesting natural attraction to see.
Kristin Van Cauteren (Nov 27, 2006)
Mud pools are interesting to see.It seems that every year more and more springs come into.Try to combinate this trip with a visit to an inguan farm (in the neighbarhood).
scott mcdonald (Jan 9, 2006)
This was one of the best place to visit.
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