LUNA ESTELI  International Hostel

5 projects in1  centre

Working together as a non-profit social enterprise

LUNA INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL. Wi-Fi

TREEHUGGERS TOURISM OFFICE

TOURS & UNRIVALLED TOURIST INFORMATION

MIRAFLOR EcoTours & Adventure 

Family homestays across the Miraflor mountains

cafeLUZ lounge bar & restaurant. Wi-Fi.

LUZ Verde  social projects office



**DON'T FORGET TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR REAL PASSPORT ACROSS NICARAGUA, don't leave it behind.

LUNA   Esteli's most contemporary hostel 

• Wi-Fi
  

• English and Spanish spoken  
• Really central and safe location in Esteli
• Funds community development projects
• Free Wifi internet, free coffee, great prices
• Book here for Miraflor EcoTours & Adventure, Somoto canyon and  much more
  

• Open daily 7am-10pm
• Convieniently located opposite hostel Luna
• Lounge atmosphere with sofas, chilled music and healthy, delicious options both Nica & international 
• Interested in meeting some friendly locals and practising your spanish, well cafeLuz is a buzzing bar and restaurant full of locals and travellers in the evenings

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SHOP at cafeLUZ

GIFTS< CRAFTS< CARDS

cafeLuz directly supports community based groups producing Nicaraguan products and crafts.

• international standard organic coffees,
  
• organic chocolate from Matagalpa,
  
• handcrafted quality cigars from Nicasa Cigars, Esteli
• locally produced seed jewelry,
• handmade natural soaps, from a women's group 
• handcrafted recycled paper cards and stationery,
• handmade cards from recycled corn husks,
• NEW gorgeous hand-made hand-bags 
• NEW! baskets and pots created from woven pine needles by women starting their first project.

Any new sellers/groups please contact us directly!

WHAT WE ARE

We are a social enterprise, donating our profits and resources to help finance and facilitate community-driven projects mainly in the nearby Miraflor Reserve. At the same time attracting more groups and foreign travellers to the region in the name of responsible tourism, coordinating with local groups and service providers

All photos courtesy of  M Mark, J Boyd, K Seblonka, A Sanchez,

Maggie Jo St John, M Grupo, J Milliren,  E. Clarkson.

Many Thanks.

LATEST NEWS**

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in 2011

Volunteers needed for exciting project work, from 2011 onwards, based in Esteli but working with rural communities or on project development in Esteli. Min 3 month stay.

Intermediate Spanish a minimum requirement, working on own initiative, in grass roots development. 

SEE LUZ VERDE Projects page

Hospedaje LUNA has NEW longer term accommodation options...

LOOKING FOR fully furnished house-share in Esteli??

We now offer long & short-term options, 2 weeks min, great house, fully inclusive, kitchen, central, safe, free internet etc

NEW SOCIAL PROJECTS:

Red de Jovenes/Youth network for the Miraflor generation

Library and mobile library project

Kitchen gardens for diversity, organics and sustainability

Interested? See Luz Verde or Donations?         contact us

*For the latest information on the H1N1 Flu Virus or rains see our FAQ's on Hints & Tips for Travel.

Come and Visit Us!

Fluffy towels

Buenavista en Miraflor

Hammocks in Miraflor

Famous mural in Esteli

Coconut palms