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Where in the world: Central America  /  Nicaragua  /  Masaya Department  /  Masaya

Top 15 things to do in Masaya

1. Mirador de Catarina, Catarina

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
Tours from $67 › Learn more about Mirador de Catarina

3. Apoyo, La Laguna de Apoyo

Apoyo spreads out over a diameter of 6.6 km (4.1 mi) inside the crater of an extinct volcano, which is claimed to house the cleanest lake water in Central America. Near the resort you'll find jumping platforms, kayak and board rentals, as well as spots to eat and drink. If you opt for a hike, you'll notice the surrounding nature is dense and packed with animal and plant life, such as anteaters, common boas, iguanas, and orchids.
Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
Tours from $57 › Learn more about Apoyo

4. Full Day Nicaragua Tour from Costa Rica

Likely to sell out FROM $230
Explore all of Nicaragua's most famous highlights all in one day from Costa Rica! You will see a dormant volcano crater, the active Masaya Crater, go shopping at the artisan markets, explore the colonial town of Granada, and go on a boat ride viewing the islets of Lake Nicaragua, and even get to feed monkeys!
Suggested duration: 15h
Tours from $230 › More about this tour at viator.com ›
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5. Masaya Crafts Market

Get your souvenir shopping fix as you meander through Masaya Crafts Market, a colorful tourist spot with an array of handicrafts. Set around the 19th-century Spanish stone fortress of the “mercado viejo,” the renovated market showcases a wide selection of Nicaraguan crafts, from hammocks to leather crafts, woven accessories, and handmade jewelry. Weave your way through the bustling stalls, many of which sell similar items. Haggle the perfect price for the gift that has caught your eye.
Suggested duration: 1 hour
Tours from $67 › Learn more about Masaya Crafts Market

6. Masaya Volcano

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
Tours from $49 › Learn more about Masaya Volcano

8. Private -Full day tour: Granada City + Boat ride+Handicraft Market+Lava Tour

FROM $95
Live this eco colonial and volcanic adventure enjoying 3 tours paying only for one. Give yourself the luxery of having your private local guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English who also provides a personal approach and have safe private transportation. Explore the islets and the majestic colonial architecture of the city and feel the adrenaline of taking a stuning picutre with the orange color of the lava in the background at the active volcano in Masaya. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19 Activities: Picture taking /Bird watching/Nature tour Boat ride on lake Granada/Nicaragua ( you get to actualluy get off in one of the islets to visit the historic san pablo fortress) Walking tour downtown/hall of churches and chocolate museum. Visit to La merced church and its view point from bell tower. Lunch at la calzada street ( not included). Visit to Masaya volcano at night. ( take breath taking pictures on the top of the hill with the lava in the background.( Sunset beholding)
Suggested duration: 6h - 8h
Tours from $95 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

9. El Coyotepe Fortress

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
Tours from $270 › Learn more about El Coyotepe Fortress

12. Masaya Volcano Night Tour

FROM $53
• This volcanic adventure starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel in Managua. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19* • The Aventure will take about 2 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works. • Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater.  • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.
Suggested duration: 1h 30min - 2h
Tours from $53 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

13. Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago, Jinotepe

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
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15. Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour"

FROM $75
You will Learn about the historic events of Masaya Volcano and the interesting way the lava belt works. Take great pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. Have a walk on the point-view by the edge of the crater.
Suggested duration: 2h - 3h
Tours from $75 › More about this tour at viator.com ›