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Masaya Things to See and Do
Most of Masaya's attractions are conveniently located within a few blocks of Parque Central. This makes visiting them easy and an energetic visitor can get to just about all of them in a single day, although this would be a busy day.
In the countryside surrounding Masaya, Laguna de Apoyo and Volcan Masaya are both outstanding and should not be missed. These two natural attractions are easily accessible and make perfect day-trips from Masaya.
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Mercado de Artesanias
This is Nicaragua's most famous market, located in an elegant century-old structure. Every Thursday, the “Night of Revelry” features folkloric dancing and music, as well as local food. It's a major tourist draw, and as such you can expect prices to be quite highly inflated (though just as...
This is Nicaragua's most famous market, located in an elegant century-old structure. Every Thursday, the “Night of Revelry” features folkloric dancing and music, as well as local food. It's a major tourist draw, and as such you can expect prices to be quite highly inflated (though just as...
Market
Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
Churches
Masaya has several attractive churches. Probably the nicest is the Iglesia de la Asuncion, a towering baroque building located in Parque Central. The Iglesia de San Jeronimo and Iglesia de San Sebastien are also worth a look. Iglesia San Miguel is also well-known, but the least impressive of the...
Masaya has several attractive churches. Probably the nicest is the Iglesia de la Asuncion, a towering baroque building located in Parque Central. The Iglesia de San Jeronimo and Iglesia de San Sebastien are also worth a look. Iglesia San Miguel is also well-known, but the least impressive of the...
Historical Building
Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
Museo Galería Héroes y Martires
The Museo Galería Héroes y Martires, located just inside one of the main entrances to the Alcaldia de Masaya, is an unabashed tribute to the Sandinistas and their fight against Somoza’s national guard. The 400 photographs and personal objects on display make the exhibits some of the most...
The Museo Galería Héroes y Martires, located just inside one of the main entrances to the Alcaldia de Masaya, is an unabashed tribute to the Sandinistas and their fight against Somoza’s national guard. The 400 photographs and personal objects on display make the exhibits some of the most...
Museum
Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
Coyotepe
Although the historical ambience of this old fortress is largely ruined by the prodigious graffiti covering its walls, it's still an interesting place to visit. For one thing, it offers a beautiful view of the region. The dark, labyrinthine corridors are also fun to explore. Coyotepe was the sight...
Although the historical ambience of this old fortress is largely ruined by the prodigious graffiti covering its walls, it's still an interesting place to visit. For one thing, it offers a beautiful view of the region. The dark, labyrinthine corridors are also fun to explore. Coyotepe was the sight...
Ruin
Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
Petroglyph hike
A long time ago, ancient residents of the Masaya region carved swirling figures of birds, snakes and suns into the limestone around Laguna Masaya. You can find what remains of their largely neglected artwork just above Cascadas Cailagua, a pretty name for a place where the city sewer empties into...
A long time ago, ancient residents of the Masaya region carved swirling figures of birds, snakes and suns into the limestone around Laguna Masaya. You can find what remains of their largely neglected artwork just above Cascadas Cailagua, a pretty name for a place where the city sewer empties into...
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Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
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