Granada Colonial and Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua

This is one of the most popular tours to Nicaragua. You will have the opportunity to visit Granada, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, as well as walk on the edge of a still-active volcano. Finish off the tour by doing some local shopping before returning to Costa Rica.

This is one of the most popular tours to Nicaragua. You will have the opportunity to visit Granada, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, as well as walk on the edge of a still-active volcano. Finish off the tour by doing some local shopping before returning to Costa Rica.

The city of Granada was founded in 1524 by the Spaniard Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba. Despite being besieged by pirates several times, destroyed during the civil wars and set on fire by the American filibuster William Walker in 1856, it continues to be one of the most beautiful cities in Nicaragua.

You will have the opportunity to tour the city and admire the interesting colonial and historic features while appreciating the beautiful architecture.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Masaya Volcano National Park. The grounds include the basaltic volcano itself, an interpretation museum exploring the park’s natural phenomena, and the famous Santiago crater. You will have the opportunity to walk to the very edge of the volcano and look all the way down to the bottom.

You will also have time to do some shopping at the Masaya Indian Market, where you can look for wonderful Nicaragua souvenirs before returning to Costa Rica.




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