FREE environmental education in Leon, Nicaragua

We believe that environmental education is the most important and efficient tool to increase care, awareness and love toward the environment. We offer a wide variety of free environmental activities for kindergarten children, school children, and the general public in Leon.

Conservation of the tropical dry forest in Nicaragua

Tropical dry forests once covered most of the pacific coast of Nicaragua. Today this forest is almost extinct due to massive deforestation. SONATI works to protect the tropical dry forest by working with rural communities to create private reserves.

Tours & Trekking in Leon, Nicaragua

Join the best nature guides in Leon! Go volcano boarding, see lava, climb volcanoes, cross mangrove swamps, swim beneath waterfalls, seek out brilliant tropical birds and see the cultural and historic sites of Leon, one of the oldest and most vibrant cities of Nicaragua.

Volunteer @ SONATI

Free volunteer programs are available at SONATI. In some cases volunteers can stay at SONATI hostel for free!
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SONATI Hostel in Leon, Nicaragua

We are the only environmental nonprofit hostel in Leon. With a central location, clean facilities and friendly and helpful staff, we provide: free wireless, a computer for internet access, a guest kitchen, free coffee, a hummingbird garden and hammocks for relaxing. We also have a book exchange, TV, DVD and laundry service.

ALL profits from our hostel and eco-tours finance our FREE environmental activities for thousands of Nicaraguan school children.