Visit Masaya
Masaya
364.2 thousand
364.2 thousand
Masaya is a city in Nicaragua and the capital of Masaya Department. It is located 19 km from Managua, the nation's capital, and experiences a tropical savanna climate. The city is known as "the City of Flowers" or "the door to Hell" due to its volcanic activity.
Popular tourist attractions include Masaya Volcano National Park, where visitors can view the Santiago crater's lava lake, Laguna de Masaya, which offers birdwatching activities and an artificial beach with restaurants and bars. Visitors can also explore historic sites such as El Castillo de la Galeras fortress and San Miguel church.
One interesting historical fact about Masaya is that it was declared a national monument in 1979 by Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza Debayle for its historical significance. Before it became a national monument, it served as an important trading center for Central America during colonial times.
Popular tourist attractions include Masaya Volcano National Park, where visitors can view the Santiago crater's lava lake, Laguna de Masaya, which offers birdwatching activities and an artificial beach with restaurants and bars. Visitors can also explore historic sites such as El Castillo de la Galeras fortress and San Miguel church.
One interesting historical fact about Masaya is that it was declared a national monument in 1979 by Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza Debayle for its historical significance. Before it became a national monument, it served as an important trading center for Central America during colonial times.
