Reviewed Oct 29, 2026
The canyon is 30 minutes from Somoto, on the road to the El Espino border. Any bus to El Espino drops you at the entrance at km 231.
Direct express buses from Mayoreo (3 h 45, C$160–180), or any bus to Estelí and from Estelí's COTRAN Norte a bus to Somoto (1 h 30).
At the Somoto terminal take any bus to El Espino and ask to get off at km 231 (Sonis community), about 30 minutes and C$20–25. A taxi from Somoto costs about US$8.
From the road it is a 3 km walk to the canyon, with a river crossing. Inside the canyon a local guide is mandatory (about US$15–20 per group, including life jackets and inner tubes). The Sonis cooperatives and Somoto agencies run half-day and full-day trips.
Approximate cost
Bus C$20–25 + guide US$15–20 per group.
Send it to whoever is travelling with you.