This excursion will take you just twenty minutes from Managua to admire the majestic and imposing crater of the Masaya Volcano, 635 meters above sea level. The crater is reachable directly by car.

You’ll enjoy a magnificent view of this enormous crater, considered one of the most active in Nicaragua. In the park, you’ll visit the Interpretation Centre where you’ll learn about volcanic activity in Nicaragua.

After having spent some time admiring this incredible national park, we’ll visit the archaeological museum of Nindiri.

In this small town you’ll see samples of items used by indigenous people of the region. Then you’ll continue on to the town of Masaya, the Nicaraguan capital of folklore and handicrafts, also the richest source of handicrafts in all of Central America. The artisans of Masaya are internationally known for their famous handmade hammocks. Beautiful woodwork, sculpted masks, clay ceramics and handmade embroidered blouses can all be found here.

In Masaya, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from an incredible number of unique local souvenirs to take home to your family and friends.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Masaya Volcano

Interpretation Centre

Archaeological Museum of Nindiri

Markets at Masaya