Guidebook for Masaya
Sightseeing
Catarina is a charming city and only 20 minutes away from our villa. Adorned by several nurseries and a magnificent view of Lake Apoyo, you will find art workshops and the "Villa de Artesanías" with lots of shops. Here you can also go horseback riding, or hike through the forest and trails leading you to the coast of the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve. Culture is also a highlight here. Massive, picturesque and cheerful processions are held during throughtout the year.
15 locals recommend
Mirador de Catarina
Catarina is a charming city and only 20 minutes away from our villa. Adorned by several nurseries and a magnificent view of Lake Apoyo, you will find art workshops and the "Villa de Artesanías" with lots of shops. Here you can also go horseback riding, or hike through the forest and trails leading you to the coast of the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve. Culture is also a highlight here. Massive, picturesque and cheerful processions are held during throughtout the year.
Arts & Culture
Granada is an eclectic town filled with historic buildings, beautiful churches, interesting art galleries, and unique and delicious food. Granada was the second city established in Nicaragua after the Spanish conquest. Its beautiful colonial architecture has been preserved giving the city a timeless enchantment. Our villa is only 20 minutes away from Granada.
101 locals recommend
Granada
Granada is an eclectic town filled with historic buildings, beautiful churches, interesting art galleries, and unique and delicious food. Granada was the second city established in Nicaragua after the Spanish conquest. Its beautiful colonial architecture has been preserved giving the city a timeless enchantment. Our villa is only 20 minutes away from Granada.
Due to its folkloric expressions, the capital city is an important cultural destination. Dance, music, street theater and colorful processions are some of its attractions. Also, Masaya has a nice urban center with interesting sites and diverse lodging facilities. A fortress, a pier, several restaurants, hotels, bars and craft shops are part of the offer.
34 locals recommend
Masaya
Due to its folkloric expressions, the capital city is an important cultural destination. Dance, music, street theater and colorful processions are some of its attractions. Also, Masaya has a nice urban center with interesting sites and diverse lodging facilities. A fortress, a pier, several restaurants, hotels, bars and craft shops are part of the offer.
San Juan de Oriente
Ometepe
Parks & Nature
San Juan del Sur
Essentials
La Colonia is one of two major supermarkets in Nicaragua (the other being La Union). La Colonia is comparable to shopping at major supermarkets in the States. In fact, aside from being smaller, it is exactly like "Stop and Shop," the major grocery store chain in NJ. This particular Colonia has a nice selection of wine, bears and hard liquors.
29 locals recommend
La Colonia
La Colonia is one of two major supermarkets in Nicaragua (the other being La Union). La Colonia is comparable to shopping at major supermarkets in the States. In fact, aside from being smaller, it is exactly like "Stop and Shop," the major grocery store chain in NJ. This particular Colonia has a nice selection of wine, bears and hard liquors.
Shopping
There is a new market and an old market. Go look in the new tourist market, then shop to buy in the old local market. Prices are 30-40% cheaper in the old market. Basic Spanish and small bills (both US dollars and Cordobas) go a long way in both markets. Bring US denominations between $5-$20, and make sure that all bill are in near mint condition. No vendors will take torn, ragged, tattered, or written-on bills. Many craftsmen work on-site.
12 locals recommend
Masaya market
Calle del MercadoThere is a new market and an old market. Go look in the new tourist market, then shop to buy in the old local market. Prices are 30-40% cheaper in the old market. Basic Spanish and small bills (both US dollars and Cordobas) go a long way in both markets. Bring US denominations between $5-$20, and make sure that all bill are in near mint condition. No vendors will take torn, ragged, tattered, or written-on bills. Many craftsmen work on-site.
Entertainment & Activities
The most popular slope to go Volcano Surfing in the world is that of Cerro Negro near Leon. Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board.
The Cerro Negro volcano is a young and unique volcano. It is also a unique tourism scenario providing a stunning natural setting, the opportunity to hike an active cone and see its crater, and canopy lines available for visitors.
21 locals recommend
Cerro Negro Volcano
The most popular slope to go Volcano Surfing in the world is that of Cerro Negro near Leon. Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board.
The Cerro Negro volcano is a young and unique volcano. It is also a unique tourism scenario providing a stunning natural setting, the opportunity to hike an active cone and see its crater, and canopy lines available for visitors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Calle La Calzada is very popular for tourists and lined with hotels, restaurants, bars/pubs and retail shops.
9 locals recommend
Calle La Calzada
Calle La CalzadaCalle La Calzada is very popular for tourists and lined with hotels, restaurants, bars/pubs and retail shops.