I am getting to the point here in my stay in Nicaragua that if there are any last places I want to see or things I want to do, it has to happen soon. Visiting Somoto was one of the places I really wanted to see. A bunch of friends and I drove a couple hours north one weekend to experience it. The canyon was only officially registered or 'discovered' in 2005. I'm sure that many people have been to the canyon before that, but now it is much more developed with tour guides, etc. We choose to take the complete tour which took between 6 and 7 hours. The hike included climbing, walking, and swimming. 
I had just watched the movie 127 hours before this trip and I must admit it was in the back of my mind. We did not encounter any falling or loose rocks though. The water was 'delicious' to swim in and even more cool because of the canyon walls on each side of us.
I had just watched the movie 127 hours before this trip and I must admit it was in the back of my mind. We did not encounter any falling or loose rocks though. The water was 'delicious' to swim in and even more cool because of the canyon walls on each side of us. 
Note to future travelers to Somoto:
* In case you decide to endeavor on this trip do not be persuaded by the guides to climb up to a cave. It's swarming with bats and littered with their poop. Definitely not worth the awkward positions and unseen footholds.
* Do not wait until Saturday afternoon to find rosquias (not sure of the spelling). Rosquias are cookies made of corn. They are so popular that stores are sold out hours after being made!! So disappointing.
* If you miss the rosquias on your way out of town, you must stop for guilas (another crushed corn treat) on your way back to Managua!
