Department of Masaya

Destinations and Highlights of Masaya

Catarina This small region of only 4500 inhabitants is famous for its handcrafts and ornamental flowers. Most of its inhabitants depend on bamboo crafts, pottery and medicinal and ornamental plants.

Laguna de Apoyo Catarina Laguna de Apoyo was created after a volcanic eruption around 25000 years ago. Today, you can still find volcanic rocks in it. It is located near Masaya and it is considered one of Nicaragua’s highlights.

Masaya Hammock factory The Hammocks are created by a group of families that work with hammocks since 150 years. They are very famous worldwide because of its quality, beauty and originality.

San Juan de Oriente San Juan de Oriente is famous for its traditional clay and ceramic pottery . Here the visitor can find many stores and shops and stands where they can be bought. With luck, the visitor will be able to see how they make them.

Niquinohomo This little town is the birth place of the famous general Augusto Sandino. The house where he was born, was built in the 17 th century. It was declared National Heritage in 2000.

Masatepe The mondongo soup as well as the famous wooden furniture and handcrafts are the two main attractions of this little White Town. Here the visitor will be able to buy some excellent furniture at good prices.

Festivities Masaya Masaya is considered the cradle of Nicaragua Folklore. Alive and colorful traditions and celebrations as well as strong religios and cultural heritage are part of the lifestyle in Masaya.

Fortaleza El Coyotepe The fortress of El Coyotepe was built in 1895 during the government of Jose Santos Zelaya. The buildings have two styles, Central American baroc in its towers and its walls are built in medieval style. Its purpose was to protect Masaya during times of strong fighting and civil wars.

Masaya City Masaya is famous for its festivities. The city is considered the cradle of Nicaragua folklore. It is located at 30 Kms.from Managua, on the way to Granada. One of its main attractions is the main entrance, where one can find a statue of the General Augusto Nicolas Sandino Calderon.

San Juan de Oriente Situated on the east of the country, the people that inhabit this area are famous for being the masters in pottery, especially bicromatic, polychromatic and clay elaborated pottery.

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