Point of interest
Masaya Volcano
112 locals recommend
Location
Masaya
Tips from locals
I recommend going at sunset for spectacular views and a truly dramatic experience.
We are located less than 20 Kilometers from the Santiago Volcanoe also known as Volcán Masaya. This Volcanoe is a very visited tourist attraction.
Described by the Spaniards as the gates of hell, the craters that comprise Volcán Masaya National Park are the most easily accessible active volcanoes in the country. The two volcanoes at the park, Masaya and Nindirí, together comprise five craters. Of these, Cráter Santiago is still very active and bubbling with red-hot lava. The park entrance is just 7km from Masaya on the Managua highway and most tour operators in Granada run evening trips to the crater.
Described by the Spaniards as the gates of hell, the craters that comprise Volcán Masaya National Park are the most easily accessible active volcanoes in the country. The two volcanoes at the park, Masaya and Nindirí, together comprise five craters. Of these, Cráter Santiago is still very active and…