Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Village

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ID: GYG36980-45825
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Country: Nicaragua

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Masaya Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, on this 6-hour tour from Granada. Explore the smoking craters of the volcano before exploring the local artisan market and visiting the town of Catarina.
Masaya is one of the smallest yet most populated departments in the country. The picturesque, small cities of its territory feature several attractions such as cultural manifestations, a strong indigenous heritage, and many natural destinations. The Masaya Volcano National Park and the Masaya Lagoon are two major natural attractions.

The volcano is formed by three craters, two of them are extinct and the other one remains active, constantly spewing smoke. A vast territory, which still preserves its flora and fauna, surrounds this volcano. You will visit the Masaya Volcano which is an active smoking crater and dormant crater. You will also visit the Park Museum.

After your amazing experience at Masaya Volcano, you will see and walk through Mercado de Artesanía, the art market in Masaya where you can find ceramics and woodcrafts, hammocks, jewelry, cigars, leather work, and much more. Then you drive to Catarina, a serene town of nurseries and flowers. Here you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Apoyo Crater Lake. In the south of Catarina, you will pottery and ceramics at San Juan de Oriente.

Highlights

  • Visit Masaya Volcano, the most active volcano in Nicaragua
  • Explore Catarina, a serene town of nurseries and flowers
  • See the local people at the Mercado de Artesanía, an art market where you can find ceramics, woodcrafts, hammocks, jewelry, cigars, and leather work
  • Learn about pottery and ceramics at San Juan de Oriente
  • Explore the smoking craters of the Masaya Volcano and visit the Park Museum
  • Admire the amazing panoramic view of Apoyo Crater Lake

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Recommendations:
Walking shoes
Sun protection
Water
Camera
At your hotel in Granada
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.