Masaya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua
Masaya is located 20 km south of Managua, Nicaragua. It is Nicaragua's first and largest National Park. As you can see off to the left, it is quietly letting you know it's there. If your eyesight is bad, your nose will let you know it too!!
Active volcano in Nicaragua. Boiling lava at bottom and smoke rising off of it.
Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!
The streets of Masaya after the sun goes down. http://www.divebuddies4life.com/feeling-the-heat-in-masaya/
El Guayacán

El Guayacán

3 out of 5
Frente la antigua estación de policía Masaya Granada
The price is Rp1.617.673 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.617.673
Rp1.860.324 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Masaya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Beautiful hotel! Gorgeous view of Laguna de apoyo with the volcano 🌋 view on the background

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

El Guayacán
Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

4 out of 5
Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua
The price is Rp1.601.963 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
Rp1.601.963
Rp1.842.257 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Very clean and helpful people enjoyed very much

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.281.015 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.281.015
Rp1.473.167 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,681 reviews)
The shuttle pick up was very well timed for us, as we arrived late at night and when we walked out the door, it was there. The room was a little dated, but clean and the breakfast buffet was great. Unfortunately we didn't stay long enough to enjoy the pool. It looked very inviting.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
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Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 reviews)
This hotel is changing management it seems (Feb 2026) so things like restaurant, beach equipment etc aren’t ready. But the setup is very pretty! There are some rooms down the hill which are really nice with patios. We were in the main building which was totally fine. Has AC, clean, bathroom works ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Los Altos Apartments & Studios

Los Altos Apartments & Studios

4 out of 5
Club Terraza 600 metros al sur Managua MN
Stay at this aparthotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Los Robles Park ...
Los Altos Apartments & Studios
Verona Aparthotel

Verona Aparthotel

3 out of 5
Reparto San Juan, Sur de la UCA Managua
Stay at this aparthotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro Cultural Pablo Antonio Cuadra and Centro ...
Verona Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Western Nicaragua showing outdoor art, a coastal town and street scenes

Puerto Salvador Allende

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

Puerto Salvador Allende
Granada Cathedral which includes a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Granada Cathedral

Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.

Granada Cathedral
Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes showing markets and street scenes

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market

Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts.

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market
Managua Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Managua Cathedral

Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.

Managua Cathedral
Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua

Calle la Calzada

You can do some window-shopping at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Calle la Calzada
Casa Presidencial which includes an administrative building and a statue or sculpture

Presidential House

This stately building once held the official offices of Nicaragua’s president and is surrounded by the fascinating landmarks of Managua’s historic center.

Presidential House

Things to do

Las Isletas Boat Tour

Las Isletas Boat Tour

Rp757.080
per adult
Las Isletas Boat Tour
Granada Cathedral | Adventour Nicaragua

City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.

Rp672.960
per adult
City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.
Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide

Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide

Rp1.093.560
per adult
Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide
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Cities near Masaya

Managua showing a sunset and a city

Managua

If your looking for something to do to cool off in Nicaragua's heat, head to Laguna de Apoyo just outside Managua. Resorts line the rim of this volcanic Crater Lake and you can sit by the lakeside enjoying piña colodas. Swimming here is great though there's not much in the way of beaches. Spend the day or stay over night and be prepared to chill.

Catarina