Title: Visit Masaya: Best of Masaya Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Masaya-Hotels.d6143663.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Masaya-Vacation-Rentals.d6143663.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Masaya.d6143663.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Masaya.d6143663.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Masaya Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Masaya.d6143663.Car-Rental-Guide)[Masaya Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Masaya.d6143663.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Masaya ## Travel Guide ![Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/5c4518ec-ed15-415a-883b-a9a7559fa064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/5c4518ec-ed15-415a-883b-a9a7559fa064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Masaya is located 20 km south of Managua, Nicaragua. It is Nicaragua's first and largest National Park. As you can see off to the left, it is quietly letting you know it's there. If your eyesight is bad, your nose will let you know it too!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111606/d211d8a1-570f-4010-a1ce-f03f5d4085db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Our evening walk quickly evolved into an unexpected adrenaline rush when we stumbled across this moonlit outdoor boxing ring in Nicaragua. The energy of the locals created an adventure to remember at the annual Gladiadores de Masaya event. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/32685901-98a3-405d-90aa-ca0aefa2515c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Active volcano in Nicaragua. Boiling lava at bottom and smoke rising off of it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/5c2aa121-5f26-4c4b-949e-da64eb606168.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Masaya Things to do - Masaya Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Masaya ![El Guayacán](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105485400/105485395/a7261f04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Guayacán Frente la antigua estación de policía Masaya Granada CA $140 CA $163 total Feb 6 - Feb 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Masaya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews) Stunning plage over looking an incredible lake. Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=105485395&PinnedHotelID=105485395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143663) ![Quaint Hotel In Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110263000/110262994/7c9d16da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quaint Hotel In Town Masaya Masaya CA $14 CA $41 total Feb 2 - Feb 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Masaya. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Old Train Station and Folklore Museum are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=110262994&PinnedHotelID=110262994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143663) ![Hotel Ivania's](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8060000/8058000/8057988/f5983450_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ivania's Iglesia El calvario 3 1/2 cuadras Masaya CA $92 CA $106 total Feb 2 - Feb 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Masaya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Folklore Museum and Mercado Artesanías are located nearby. 6/10 (26 reviews) I didn't stay at this hotel,l am going decline my Credit card charges, hotel didn't email me I made a reservation Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=8057988&PinnedHotelID=8057988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6143663) [See all 405 properties in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6143663) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Newly Remodeled Villa Las Flores, 13 guests, 5 Rooms, 4 full bathrooms, AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119380000/119376400/119376344/c1aa089e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newly Remodeled Villa Las Flores, 13 guests, 5 Rooms, 4 full bathrooms, AC Las Flores Masaya Stay at this villa in Masaya. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Folklore Museum and Mercado Artesanías are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Hotels-Newly-Remodeled-Villa-Las-Flores.h119376344.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy cabin in quaint Masaya with AC. 25 min from Managua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106507700/106507643/fedfe8c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy cabin in quaint Masaya with AC. 25 min from Managua Masaya Masaya Stay at this apartment in Masaya. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Old Train Station and Folklore Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-In-Quaint-Masaya-With-AC-25-Min-From-Managua.h106507643.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081400/105081390/a4ce5ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ... 6.8/10 (8 reviews) Friendly staff, punctual and assertive Rooms were spotless and clean. The area was quiet and peaceful Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Catarina-Hotels-Hotel-Selvazul-Laguna-Apoyo.h105081390.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6143663&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Masaya hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03)[Feb 2 - Feb 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6143663&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Western Nicaragua which includes a coastal town, street scenes and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532962589/121f4253-8920-477a-ae6f-91fe27730f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Salvador Allende Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island. [](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Salvador-Allende-District-I.d553248621532962589.Vacation-Attraction) ![Granada Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/037aa52c-becd-411b-aa4f-b5f64087fe86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada Cathedral Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues. [](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes featuring markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111616/62ef27d4-5d54-4cec-baf0-6b99840d70d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlos Roberto Huembes Market Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts. [](https://expedia.ca/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Vacation-Attraction) ![Managua Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111584/818e510a-9de3-4764-8603-fc205a2d0451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Managua Cathedral Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua. [](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Cathedral-District-I.d6111584.Vacation-Attraction) ![Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346312/221c5d14-e182-4a3f-93fe-acddda4ff720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Calle la Calzada You can enjoy retail therapy at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Calle-La-Calzada.d6346312.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Casa Presidencial showing an administrative building and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111586/726589a8-0d6a-41a4-826f-b0cbd439c3fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidential House This stately building once held the official offices of Nicaragua’s president and is surrounded by the fascinating landmarks of Managua’s historic center. [](https://expedia.ca/Presidential-House-District-I.d6111586.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514080/32f64acf-69ec-4244-8226-5e8b1e1d5c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour CA $39 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-walking-tour.a4514080.activity-details) ![Las Isletas Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49844013/d53e3a91-a487-4709-956d-318271b1d70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas Boat Tour CA $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a49844013.activity-details) ![Las Isletas: Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526864/b366b1f5-6c37-4e77-ad96-b144f3fda729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas: Kayak Tour CA $54 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-isletas-kayak-tour.a4526864.activity-details) ![Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49839281/77a1db00-db28-453a-961d-c21749e4b7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour CA $49 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-and-walking-tour.a49839281.activity-details) ![Nicaragua, Its Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406839/82635267-a8b1-4511-9a17-28563b5066b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica CA $322 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-expedition-from-costa-rica.a2406839.activity-details) ![Las Isletas: Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577039/e4725504-6686-4c32-9367-6981dc7098e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas: Boat Tour CA $62 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a4577039.activity-details) [See all activities in Masaya](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Masaya.d6143663.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Masaya ![Granada Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/9633acb8-372a-4915-8eee-94a205907f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Granada ![Managua which includes a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053704/2cca99cf-1cef-47c2-9bf2-56e1dba00884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Managua ![Beautiful view of the santiago crater in the Masaya volcano national park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345783/afdfb04f-2c16-410f-b07b-65ab77142c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nindiri - Cities near Masaya - Places of interest [Granada](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193)[Managua](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704)[Masatepe](https://expedia.ca/Masatepe.dx6144163)[Nindiri](https://expedia.ca/Nindiri.dx6345783)[Niquinohomo](https://expedia.ca/Niquinohomo.dx3000480209)[Nandasmo](https://expedia.ca/Nandasmo.dx553248635823301414) - [Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Galerias-Santo-Domingo-Shopping-Center-District-I.d553248621532963645.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laguna de Apoyo ](https://expedia.ca/Laguna-De-Apoyo-Nicaragua.d6351135.Vacation-Attraction) - [Puerto Salvador Allende ](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Salvador-Allende-District-I.d553248621532962589.Vacation-Attraction) - [Granada Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction) - [Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Multicentro-Las-Americas-Shopping-Center-Bello-Horizonte.d6182615.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carlos Roberto Huembes Market ](https://expedia.ca/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Vacation-Attraction) - [Managua Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Cathedral-District-I.d6111584.Vacation-Attraction) - [Presidential House ](https://expedia.ca/Presidential-House-District-I.d6111586.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Central ](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Central-Managua.d6111604.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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