The city Rivas is full of history and culture. A visit to this town provides some true insight into Nicaragua’s culture and social development. The brick roads are traveled day after day by horse carriages, bicycle taxis, cars and travelers on foot. The bustling Mercado takes up several blocks, each lined with street vendors selling produce, rice, corn, beans, leather shoes and bags amongst 
other essentials. Only a few blocks away from there is an old colonial missionary home built around a courtyard. This home is now operating as a beautiful, historic hotel called La Misión.
The home which later became La Mision was bought by the owner’s family over 100 years ago. During that time it mainly functioned as a boarding house. Thus it became the home of many, including Eloy Canales the first man in Rivas to finish high school. He became a famous figure in Rivas and was later known as “Profesor de Profesores.”
In 2007 the home was completely rebuilt and remodeled , as it had suffered significant damage over the years. Allian Miranda Arcia is the owner, general manager and head chef of La Mision. Allian, his brother and local artisans designed much of the furniture in La Mision. The hotel finally opened in December 2010.
There are three suites, one smaller upstairs suite and a single room. All reservations include a delicious breakfast. Suites are spacious and luxurious, they include air conditioning, cable tv, hot shower, phone, wifi, private bathrooms and large closets. Large suites are $50USD per night and the upstairs suite is $35USD. The single room is the room where Eloy Canales used to stay. In honor of him the room is available to travelers like himself. This room has a bunk bed, private bathroom, cable tv, fan, wifi and hot shower, all for only $25 USD. La Mision can be reached by calling (505)2563 0384.
La Mision may have opened recently, but they know what they’re doing. Tours are available to the family farm, where you can milk a cow or pick eggs. Which will probably end up in your breakfast! All the meat used in the meals is exportation grade, and even the juice comes from the sour orange trees on the property. Other tours are available to Ometepe Island or San Juan del Sur. Additional spa services available are manicure, pedicure, massages and professional haircuts.
La Mision is a piece of Rivas history. Spend a relaxing, culturally enriching experience at this wonderful colonial home. Feel as if you’ve traveled back in time to colonial Nicaragua as horses trot lightly outside your window. Experience history, experience La Mision.
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