Visiting the Masaya volcano
Masaya, a picturesque city filled with heritage, folklore, and natural destinations, is mainly visited for its market and of course, the Masaya volcano. This town is a cultural destination where you can see traditional dance, music and shop for you locally crafted souvenirs. Located only 19km from Managua and a short 16km from Granada, you can arrange a tour to Masaya from both of these cities.
Highlights
Masaya Volcano
The two major natural destinations near Masaya are the Masaya Lagoon also the Masaya Volcano National Park. The latter is a favorite tourist spot and has a small museum and a tourist information center. Masaya is still an active volcano and lava is visible in one of the volcano’s crater. The night tours are the best ones available. You will leave in the afternoon and stop off at the museum to learn all about the volcano’s history. Then, you will be taken to the volcano where you can see the magma bubbling.
Artisan Market
The Mercado Artesanias, or Artisan Market, offers visitors the chance to walk through booths showcasing crafts made by Nicaraguans. The market is located in a distinctive 1900s building near the center of the city. This market displays the very heart of Nicaraguan handicrafts and is a favorite tourist spot. Every Thursday night there are traditional Nicaraguan dances presented near the market, so this would be a great time to visit.
Tips
Visit between December and May : This is the dry season and the best chance you will get for long, sunny days.
Visit Masaya in a day trip : While it is possible to stay here, the Masaya volcano is a popular day trip and very easy to arrange from either Managua or Granada.
Getting there
With Granada a mere 16k away and Managua 19, getting here is very easy on a tour with private or shared transportation.
Dining
Have a delicious lunch at the marketplace and pay a visit to La Cazuela de Don Nacho . Looking for a restaurant where you can combine Latin food with vegetarian cuisine, visit La Mestiza .
Where to stay
If you would like to stay in Masaya rather than Granada or Managua, then the Hacienda Puerta del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa will offer you the peace and quiet and will escape you in the city. This secluded jungle lodge is close to all the major attractions and located only minutes from Masaya.
Masaya Volcano Vacation Packages
Lankester Botanical Garden – Nature at its Finest!
Day Pass to The Springs Resort
Arenal Sky Tram Up & Down
Buena Vista Day Experience
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Arenal Mundo Aventura Canopy Adventure Combo Adrenaline
River Rafting on Rio Tenorio with RCR Rafting
River Rafting on Rio Tenorio with Desafio
Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja National Park & Oropendula Waterfall with Hacienda Guachipelin
Canopy Combination AMA and Adventure Tour
Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Las Pailas Trail with Hacienda Guachipelin
Adventure Pass with Hacienda Guachipelin
Gravity Falls – Waterfall Jumping with Desafio
One Day Nature Pass with Hacienda Guachipelin
Borinquen Adventure Day (Horseback Riding, Zip Lines & Hot Springs) with Jacamar
La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hike with Desafio
Misha Yorkin Indigenous Community Cahuita
Borinquen Adventure Day (ATV, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines & Hot Springs) with Jacamar
Lost Canyon Canyoning Adventure with Desafio
Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure with Jacamar
Sunset Cruise on Lake Arenal with Desafio
Rancho Humo Tour Wetlands Experience
Canopy Tour Papagayo with Jacamar
Whitewater Rafting on Sarapiqui River with Desafio
Hanging Bridges – Natural History Walk with Mistico
Early Birdwatching Tour with Jacamar
Horseback Ride and Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall and Visit to Indigenous Village with Arenal Mundo Aventura
Rainforest River Float and Safari with Aventuras Arenal
Horseback Riding Tour with Jacamar
Lost Canyon Canyoning Adventure
Adrenaline Combo with Jacamar
One Day Adventure Combo at Hacienda Guachipelin with Jacamar
Sportfishing at Lake Arenal with Jacamar
One Day Nature Combo at Hacienda Guachipelin with Jacamar
ATV Tour Adventure with Jacamar
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour with Jacamar
Parasailing Tour Costa Rica Adventure
Guided Sky Walk with Sky Adventures
Safari Float Tour on Corobicí River with Jacamar
Surf Lesson at Tamarindo Beach with Jacamar
Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Tour at Night with Jacamar
Sky Tram with Sky Adventures
Jeep Boat Jeep Arenal To Monteverde
Rincon de la Vieja Waterfall Hike with Jacamar
Arenal Volcano Observation Hike and Hot Springs
Sky Walk & Sky Tram with Sky Adventures
Sky Tram & Trek with Sky Adventures
Canopy Tour at Selvatura Park
Rincón de la Vieja National Park Guided Hike & Liberia City Tour with Jacamar
Sky Walk, Sky Tram & Sky Trek with Sky Adventures
Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour with Jacamar
Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour on Kayaks with Jacamar
Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour by Boat with Jacamar
Waterfalls Summer Day with Jacamar
Catamaran Adventure Tour with Planet Dolphin
Surf Lesson with MASS (Manuel Antonio Surf School and Camp)
Jungle Tubing Savegre River
Manuel Antonio National Park tour with Tucanes Tours
Savegre River White Water Rafting with Tucanes Tours
Horseback Riding Tour with Tucanes Tours
Horseback Riding Tour with Don Tobias
Arenal Volcano National Park with Desafio
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Hike
Arenal Combo Safari Float & La Fortuna Waterfall with Desafio
Arenal Combo Chocolate Tour & La Fortuna Waterfall with Desafio
Whales & Dolphins Combo Tour
Arenal Mambo Combo Adventure with Desafio
Costa Rican Cooking Class with Desafio
Rainforest Chocolate Tour with Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Damas Island Estuary Mangrove Tour with Tucanes Tours
Proyecto Asis Tour & Volunteering
Guided Hike Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Gravity Falls – The Best of Arenal
Santa Juana Rural Mountain Adventure Tour
Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling with Tucanes Tours
Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Horseback Riding in Mulguri with San Bada
Santa Juana Rural Mountain Adventure Tour with Si Como No
Baldi Hot Springs with Meal
Monteverde Sky Walk with Guide
San Pedrillo Corcovado National Park Tour
ATV Rainforest Adventure in Manuel Antonio
ATV Golden Coast Tour with Arenas Adventures
Canopy Tour with Canopy Safari
San Jose Private City Tour
Hanging Bridges, Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens Tour with Selvatura Park
6-in-1-Tour with Rainforest Adventure
Coast Jet Ski – Manuel Antonio Adventure
Aerial Tram with Rainforest Adventure
Whitewater Rafting on Pacuare River with Exploradores Outdoors
San José City Bus Tour with VIP
Canopy & Hanging Bridges Tour with Selvatura Park
Night Walk at the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
Tortuga Island Cruise with Calypso
ATV La Pradera Adventure at Arenal
The best of Doka, Grecia & Sarchí (Oxcart factory) with Expediciones Tropicales
Canopy, Hanging Bridges, Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens Tour with Selvatura Park
Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation & La Paz Waterfall Gardens with Expediciones Tropicales
Canopy & ATV Tours at Safari Adventures
Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Doka Coffee & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, Grecia & Sarchi Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Rain Forest Adventure 3 in 1 with Expediciones Tropicales
Birdwatching Tour at Curi-Cancha Refuge with Desafio
Ram Luna Viewpoint with Expediciones Tropicales
Pacuare River Rafting Adventure
Sloth Sanctuary and Rescue Center
Guided Hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with Desafio
Birding Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with Desafio
Scuba Diving Tour Costa Rica Adventure
Night Hike at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde with Desafio
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
San Jose City Tour with Expediciones Tropicales
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Hike with Ocotea Tours
Guided Sky Walk with Sky Adventures
Discover San José City Tour
Sky Tram & Sky Walk with Sky Adventures
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Sky Trek & Sky Tram with Sky Adventures
Sky Walk, Sky Tram & Sky Trek with Sky Adventures
Bribri Indigenous Reserve Tour with Willie’s Tours
Cahuita National Park Snorkeling Tour with Willie’s Tours
Sky Trek & Sky Tram Monteverde
San Pedrillo Ranger Station – Corcovado National Park Tour
Sportfishing Angelica IV 29′ Feet Boat
Jaguar Rescue Center, Chocolate House & Waterfall Tour with Willie’s Tours
Hike to Cahuita National Park with Cahuita Tours
Sloth Sanctuary & Rescue Center Tour with Cahuita Tours
Punta Uva Sea Kayaking and Rain Forest Hike with Exploradores Outdoors
Mistico Hanging Bridges Natural History Walk
Pacuare River Rafting Adventure: Class III – IV with Exploradores Outdoors
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
ATV Mountain Trip / Tropical Dry Forest of Guanacaste with Arenas Adventures
Kayak Snorkeling in Tamarindo with Arenas Adventures
Surf Lesson with Arenas Adventures
Discovery Pass with Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Sportfishing Angelica IV 29′ Feet Sportfisher
Sportfishing Bernacle II 36′ Feet Ocean Boat
White Water Rafting Rio Balsa Arenal
Adventure Pass with Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Sportfishing BrindisiToo 50′ Feet Bertram Boat
Sportfishing Bushwacker 42′ Feet Bertram Boat
Sportfishing Circle Hooker 29′ Feet Pursuit Boat
ATV Tour with Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Sportfishing Navigator 32′ Feet Gamefisherman Boat
Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise Tamarindo
Sportfishing Scorpion 58′ Feet Bertram Boat
Sportfishing Wetass II 31′ Feet Boat
BriBri Indigenous Reserve
Horseback Riding with Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise with Panache Sailing
Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise in Papagayo with Marlin del Rey
Hike Cahuita National Park Tour
Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise in Tamarindo with Marlin del Rey
Zip Line & Tarzan Swing by Horseback Riding with Blue River Resort
ATV Mountain Trip Tamarindo
Cahuita National Park Snorkeling Tour
Arenal Sky Trek & Tram Ultimate Zip Lines
Round Trip Kalambu Hot Springs Water Park
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge Day Tour
Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
Fishing Tour at Lake Arenal
Rain Forest River Float and Safari Peñas Blancas Arenal
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