See the majestic Masaya Volcano and enjoy amazing and impressive views. Visit the viewpoint for no more than 20 minutes because of the risk of an explosion and the gases of the volcano. In a small group, you will look inside the crater mouth and observe the lava activity from a recent crater formed.

The activity of this volcano was so incredible for the Spaniards who baptized the volcano as The Mouth of Hell. The Masaya Volcano National Park comprises an area of 54 km and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. They planted a cross, La Cruz de Bobadilla (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century in order to exorcise the Devil. The eruptions had a dramatic impact on the surroundings.

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Spend a day touring Granada to see the important sites, including the convent of San Francisco Church and Iglesia la Merced. In the afternoon, cruise around Lake Nicaragua and see many of the over 300 islands.

You will be picked up from your hotel lobby. From there, you will hop into a traditional carriage pulled by two horses and conducted by a local driver. You will see La Casa de los Tres Mundos – an art gallery and cultural academy, the convent of San Francisco Church, which was built in 1529 and is decorated with elegant paintings and pre-Columbian statues from Zapatera Island. Continuing on, you will see Tio Antonio, an NGO organization which supports kids from the streets. You will also visit Café de Las Sonrisas.

Only a short distance away, you will climb the tower of Iglesia la Merced for fantastic panoramic views of the city. Then visit the old train station which has been restored and is located in front of Sandino Park.

In the afternoon, you will be driven to Lake Nicaragua where you will climb aboard a boat to cruise around the lake to see many of the 356 islands. During your tour, you will even stop at San Pablo Island Fort, which was used in colonial times to protect Granada from pirates searching to plunder gold and other valuable assets.

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This tour is all about nature and culture! Immerse yourself in the Nicaraguan culture by visiting Masaya’s fine handicraft market; enjoy here the creativity from the local artisans and may even purchase souvenirs at reasonable prices. Continue your cultural experience by visiting some typical White Villages, enjoy great views of Apoyo Lagoon and take part of creating beautifully handmade souvenirs with a local family. Finally enjoy a dip in the clear waters of Nicaragua’s most gorgeous lagoon: Apoyo.

A bilingual guide and driver will be waiting for you to go for amazing adventure at Masaya surrounding. 

In the morning you will visit the finest handcraft market of Masaya, where you will enjoy the creativity and variety of Nicaraguan art at bargain prices. Later transfer to Catarina, this is a small and characteristic village of Nicaragua where people work seedling nurseries, make handcrafts and raise horses. Placed on top of a hill at 520 meters over the sea level, present a very agreeable climate, the temperature is between 22 and 27 degrees. From there you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Apoyo lagoon, Mombacho volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua and then you will go to San Juan de Oriente, famous for its ceramic arts. Visit a workshop, all items are handmade and the “know how” is transmitted from fathers to sons. 

Continue driving a few minutes more to Apoyo Lagoon. The lagoon of 5km of diameter with crystal clear water at the pleasant temperature is one of the most beautiful hidden treasures of Nicaragua. The small resort features a restaurant, kayak and sail boats rental and more. The perfect spot to spend a very relaxing day, it is a small paradise for relaxation or water sports.  There is a possibility for a short hike in a path marked out in the forest where many families of monkeys “monos congos” live. During the afternoon you will be transferred back to Granada.

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Leon is not only Nicaragua’s second largest city but also one of the liveliest cities in the country. It is here that the political movements are most active, partially because it is also home to the first university that was founded in Nicaragua. Leon is packed with young people, there are many interesting museums and street art. But the simple truth is that, with all its decadence, it manages to be simply gorgeous.

Today, your guide will pick you up at the hotel to visit Leon on a guided city tour.

You will visit one of the oldest colonial cities in Central America “Leon”. Leon was the capital of Nicaragua for more than 200 years. You will have the opportunity to visit the main churches of Leon. The Cathedral of Leon also known as (Cathedral Basilica of the assumption of Leon, and whose official name is Insigne and Real Basilica Cathedral of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), here you will be able to climb the cathedrals tower for an amazing view of the city and surrounding volcanoes. You will also tour the magnificent Ortiz-Gurdián Art Gallery which features many famous artists painting from Europe and Central America, this gallery is located in 2 colonial homes.

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Ometepe is the world’s largest volcanic island in a lake. Its twin volcanic peaks, rising up out of Lake Nicaragua, have captured the imagination of everyone from pre-colonial Aztec to Mark Twain to current travelers. In this day tour, explore this fabulous island and its highlights: visit a lagoon, a museum, enjoy a dip in a pool of natural waters and admire ancient petroglyphs. 

Your tour will consist of visits to places like the Green Puddles lagoon, with its abundant and exuberant vegetation and bird life and El Ojo de Agua, a natural pool of clear water supplied by a river that originates from Conception Volcano.

The next spot on you tour will be “El Ceibo” museums, the best archaeological and numismatic museum of Nicaragua. Also, visit Finca El Porvenir and see several petroglyphs. These stones, found on the lower slopes of Madera’s volcano, still bear the ornate carvings of the first indigenous settlers of Nicaragua.

On the shores of Santo Domingo beach, you will then enjoy a typical Nicaraguan lunch.

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Known locally as the "city of flowers," Masaya is the capital of Nicaraguan folklore, and is known as the birthplace of the area's best painters, singers, poets, artists and craftsmen. It is also home to one of the largest arts and crafts market in all of Central America, the Masaya Market and the stunning and active Masaya volcano.

You will visit the finest Handicraft Market where you can enjoy the creativity and variety of Nicaraguan art at bargain prices.

Later, transfer to Catarina, a small and characteristic villages of Nicaragua where people work seedling, have nurseries, make handcraft and raise horses. From a viewpoint, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Apoyo lagoon, Mombacho volcano, Granada and Lake Nicaragua.

Then you will go to San Juan de Oriente, famous for its ceramic arts. Here you’ll visit the “White Towns” (typical villages), each village of native has its specialty: ceramics, leathers, woodwork, painting. You will be able to learn more about our culture and idiosyncratic. 

The tour ends with a visit to Masaya volcano National Park to live a great nature experience: Observe a lava lake. The Masaya volcano is Nicaragua’s First National Park created in 1979, one of the country’s most interesting and beautiful natural phenomena. It comprises an area of 54 km2 with more than 20 km of scenic roads and trails, leading to and around the one impressive volcano and five formidable craters; one of them currently displays gaseous activity; most recently a lava lake was originated and it is visible inside the main crater of the volcano. Take a peek into the crater and enjoy a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience

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