Guidebook for Managua, Masaya and Granada
Sightseeing
15 min (7.1 miles) - The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna in place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene that amazes the night visitors: the so-called “lava lake” which could be appreciated from the crater border.
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Masaya Volcano
15 min (7.1 miles) - The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna in place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene that amazes the night visitors: the so-called “lava lake” which could be appreciated from the crater border.
The Apoyo Lagoon, In the center of the Nicaraguan Pacific coast, in the middle of the long volcanic chain which runs through the country from north to south, there is a wide and extended crater in a form of an inverted cone, and in the center of it, there is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Nicaragua: the Apoyo Lagoon.
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Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve
The Apoyo Lagoon, In the center of the Nicaraguan Pacific coast, in the middle of the long volcanic chain which runs through the country from north to south, there is a wide and extended crater in a form of an inverted cone, and in the center of it, there is one of the most beautiful lagoons in Nicaragua: the Apoyo Lagoon.
Handicrafts Market in Masaya - The crafts market in Masaya is a nice place to get your Nicaraguan souvenirs. A friendly setting and lots of small stands with souvenirs that are not very different but that do offer enough variety to find something for everybody back home.
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Masaya market
Calle del MercadoHandicrafts Market in Masaya - The crafts market in Masaya is a nice place to get your Nicaraguan souvenirs. A friendly setting and lots of small stands with souvenirs that are not very different but that do offer enough variety to find something for everybody back home.
The city of Granada is one of the most important and most visited destinations in Nicaragua. The colonial architecture of its old center, many museums, galleries, hotels, restaurants, bars, and a cosmopolitan ambiance make this city a destination itself.
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Granada
The city of Granada is one of the most important and most visited destinations in Nicaragua. The colonial architecture of its old center, many museums, galleries, hotels, restaurants, bars, and a cosmopolitan ambiance make this city a destination itself.
Shopping Centers and Supermarkets
UniPlaza Veracruz
Carretera a Masaya5 minutes from my home
This supermarket is 5 - 8 minutes from my home. Here you could find excellent prices.
Maxi Palí Ticuantepe
NIC-20This supermarket is 5 - 8 minutes from my home. Here you could find excellent prices.
Supermercado La Colonia Veracruz
Carretera a MasayaSupermarket La Colonia
PriceSmart Carretera a Masaya
Plaza Once
Shopping Center and Supermarket
Walmart
Restaurants
List of restaurants close to my home:
In Plaza Veracruz you will find the following restaurants:
- El Zocalo
- Tip Top
- Subway
Plaza Veracruz
Carretera a MasayaIn Plaza Veracruz you will find the following restaurants:
- El Zocalo
- Tip Top
- Subway
Mi Viejo Ranchito
5 Carr. a Masaya "Excellent place to taste typical Nicaraguan food."
Pizza Hut Ticuantepe
Fast Food Restaurant
Papa John's Pizza
Carretera a MasayaFast Food Restaurant
Great Steak! When you order a Porterhouse, it's like doubling your dining delight.
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Porterhouse Steaks
Km 8 Carr. a MasayaGreat Steak! When you order a Porterhouse, it's like doubling your dining delight.
Restaurante Asados Don Pancho
Carretera a La ConcepciónBar & Grill
McDonald´s Masaya
Fast Food Restaurant
Subway
5 Carretera a MasayaFast Food Restaurant
City/town information
Besides its capital city, Managua which is the administrative center of the country, the department of Managua has many attractions. Its territory has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and also goes through the 'Sierras de Managua' (low mountains) and continues on the wide plains that surround most of Lake Xolotlan (also known as Lake Managua).
The department has famous beaches that are easily reachable and include luxurious or rustic tourist infrastructures. A few of them remain unexplored. Also, Managua has three important natural reserves: the Chiltepe Peninsula with two volcanic lagoons, the El Chocoyero - El Brujo natural reserve and the Montibelli Natural Reserve, which famous for being a birdwatching destination.
Green prevails in the city of Managua. Visitors will find it in boulevards, sidewalks, parks, roundabouts, gardens, courtyards, neighborhoods. There are trees, plants and grass everywhere! Either on an airplane or at the highest points of this territory, tourists will always see a large green mantle that usually contrasts with the roofs, streets and facades of the multiple buildings of the city.
Managua became the capital city in 1852, when the newly independent nation decided to end the eternal competition between the colonial cities of Granada and Leon, which had been capital cities in previous times. However, the title became effective until 1857. Since then, Managua is the largest, most powerful metropolis in Nicaragua.
After the earthquake of 1972, “the new Managua” started building around the old historic center, therefore the city not only has one center but multiple ones. The area that surrounds the Jean Paul Genie roundabout (Galerías Santo Domingo), located in “Carretera Masaya”, 3 miles fom my home, is one of them. Here, visitors will find shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, universities and residential areas. This is the most active part of Managua, either during the day or night. Along the same highway, there are multiple entrances to other shopping malls, good restaurants and popular eateries.
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Managua
Besides its capital city, Managua which is the administrative center of the country, the department of Managua has many attractions. Its territory has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and also goes through the 'Sierras de Managua' (low mountains) and continues on the wide plains that surround most of Lake Xolotlan (also known as Lake Managua).
The department has famous beaches that are easily reachable and include luxurious or rustic tourist infrastructures. A few of them remain unexplored. Also, Managua has three important natural reserves: the Chiltepe Peninsula with two volcanic lagoons, the El Chocoyero - El Brujo natural reserve and the Montibelli Natural Reserve, which famous for being a birdwatching destination.
Green prevails in the city of Managua. Visitors will find it in boulevards, sidewalks, parks, roundabouts, gardens, courtyards, neighborhoods. There are trees, plants and grass everywhere! Either on an airplane or at the highest points of this territory, tourists will always see a large green mantle that usually contrasts with the roofs, streets and facades of the multiple buildings of the city.
Managua became the capital city in 1852, when the newly independent nation decided to end the eternal competition between the colonial cities of Granada and Leon, which had been capital cities in previous times. However, the title became effective until 1857. Since then, Managua is the largest, most powerful metropolis in Nicaragua.
After the earthquake of 1972, “the new Managua” started building around the old historic center, therefore the city not only has one center but multiple ones. The area that surrounds the Jean Paul Genie roundabout (Galerías Santo Domingo), located in “Carretera Masaya”, 3 miles fom my home, is one of them. Here, visitors will find shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, hotels, banks, offices, universities and residential areas. This is the most active part of Managua, either during the day or night. Along the same highway, there are multiple entrances to other shopping malls, good restaurants and popular eateries.
Sports Centers
At Centro Sport Slam you can go to play many different kinds of sports, swim, etc. Located in Ticuantepe. Centro Sport Slam is a 6-minute drive from my home. Free self-parking is available on-site.
Centro Sport Slam
At Centro Sport Slam you can go to play many different kinds of sports, swim, etc. Located in Ticuantepe. Centro Sport Slam is a 6-minute drive from my home. Free self-parking is available on-site.
The Nejapa Golf & Country Club is the most exclusive golf and country club in Nicaragua.
Nejapa Golf & Country Club
The Nejapa Golf & Country Club is the most exclusive golf and country club in Nicaragua.
Total Gym
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Buy Groceries at Palí Supermarket
Buying your groceries at the Palí Supermarket which is jus 5 minutes drive from my home could save your money.
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The Masaya Volcano National Park
The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna in place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene that amazes the night visitors: the so-called “lava lake” which could be appreciated from the crater border.
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Bring a lightweight casual wardrobe of loose-fitting
Humidity is very high in Nicaragua so be prepared.
-- A lightweight, casual wardrobe of loose-fitting, natural fabrics e.g. linen, silk, cotton, or bamboo, and fairly lightweight but sturdy walking shoes is recommended.
-- If you plan to walk the volcanoes then lightweight walking shoes or sneakers are needed.
-- Lightweight waterproof jacket.
-- Beach wear.
-- A travel towel.
-- A bag or soft-sided rucksack is a practical option when traveling around the country.
-- Wear plenty of sunscreens, plus sunglasses and a sunhat.
-- Insect/mosquito repellent is really important.
-- A money belt.
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Driving a vehicle is the best way to get around Nicaragua
Driving a vehicle is the best way to get around Managua and the rest of Nicaragua, but if you don't have a car, you could call a taxi to take you around for a reasonable fare.
Also, you could use "caponeras" (auto-rickshaws) which are a common means of cheap public transportation in many cities in Nicaragua.