You can reach Solentiname by boat from San Carlos where you can arrive by ferry or by bus from Granada or by plane from Managua.
The islands are beautiful and rich of nature. Small villages are located on the most important islands and the population uses balsa wood and in the primitive painting world renowned.
The unique painting techniques used here come from a long tradition. And is passed from generation to generation. The pictures show idyllic landscapes representing the wealth, beauty and the harmony of the islands' nature. The artists express their feelings in their pictures and give a small insight into the life of Solentiname.