Take in the Tobacco Hills

Cigars have made Esteli a rich town; ironic considering its socialist roots. This unusual dichotomy makes it an interesting place to visit. Wander through the streets and in the same breath you'll happen upon an 1823 cathedral and a mural recently painted by a local community project. You'll visit the surrounding tobacco fields before learning about the whole process of tobacco making. You'll stay in a simple hotel in the centre of Esteli where the owners donate their profits to help those in need.