Masaya Volcano, San Juan de Oriente & Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Granada and, after a 30-minute drive, we'll enter Masaya Volcano National Park.
We'll begin a hiking route of approximately 45 minutes to the Comalito cone, popularly called baby volcano, where a 360-degree view of the surroundings awaits us. Once at the top, we'll see the Masaya Lagoon and the sulfurous gases that emerge from the nearby Santiaguito crater. Did you know that the indigenous peoples used to call it La Boca del Infierno (Hell's Mouth)?
From here, we'll start our descent and pass by the Masaya Volcano Museum. There, for about 45 minutes, we'll learn about past eruptions, like the disastrous eruption of 1772, which almost wiped out the nearby town of the same name.
Afterward, we'll stop at the local market, where we'll see leather goods, wood carvings, embroidery, paintings, traditional guayaberos and typical footwear. The perfect place to pick up a meaningful souvenir of our experience.
Next, we'll continue to Catarina, the so-called white village of the Meseta de los Pueblos Route. There, for half an hour, we'll explore its gardens while we head towards its popular viewpoint. In a single image, we'll contemplate the Mombacho volcano, Lake Nicaragua and the city of Granada on the horizon.
Shall we continue? In just a few minutes we'll be in San Juan de Oriente, the cradle of Nicaraguan pottery. In this town with Chorotega roots, we'll visit a pottery workshop and, for about 40 minutes, we'll see the entire process, from kneading to firing.
Lastly, we'll spend about 2 hours at Laguna Beach, on the shores of the Apoyo Lagoon, a crater that's over 20,000 years old. There, surrounded by a dry forest, you can take a dip, rent a kayak and have lunch at your own pace.
Finally, we'll return to your hotel, bringing our day to an end, 8 hours later.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we see lava at Masaya Volcano?
A - No, that part of Masaya Volcano is currently closed. Instead, we'll hike the trails of the Comalito cone and visit the Masaya volcano museum.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Enjoy Nicaragua Travel Specialist Corporate name: David Alejandro Rosales Garcia Registered Office: Del parque central de Granada, 50 mts al lago, Granada, Nicaragua Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 2012709820002U Contact information Email: operation@enjoy-nicaragua.com Phone: +505 8210-5583
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
