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Things to see in Masaya (Nicaragua): 10 places and when to go
Masaya is a city in Nicaragua with around 130,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Temples (2), Wildlife (1). The best known are Masaya Volcano, Masaya Volcano National Park and Fortaleza El Coyotepe. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 11.969, -86.095
- Population
- About 130,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Temples (2) · Wildlife (1) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MGA Managua, 21 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Masaya Volcano, at 635 m.
What to see in Masaya
The places in and around Masaya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Masaya VolcanoActive volcano in Nicaragua7.5 km
- Masaya Volcano National ParkNational park in Nicaragua6.4 km
- Fortaleza El CoyotepeFortress in Nicaragua, Masaya Department, on Mountain El Coyotepe3.0 km
- Our Lady of the Assumption ChurchChurch in Masaya, Nicaragua571 m
- Iglesia de Santa AnaCatholic church in Niquinohomo, Nicaragua7.2 km
- Museo Paleontológico El HatoPaleontological museum in Nicaragua4.2 km
- ApoyoVolcano5.8 km
- ArenosoVolcano10.0 km
- Casa cerveceraBrewery1.2 km
- El ComalitoVolcano6.8 km
When to go to Masaya
The best time to visit Masaya is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:22
- FebBest time11:37
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:16
- MayPossible12:33
- JunBetter not12:42
- JulPossible12:38
- AugPossible12:24
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:44
- NovBest time11:26
- DecBest time11:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. In January, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Nicaragua in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Masaya
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Granada, Nicaragua32 places16 km
- Jinotepe, Carazo27 places17 km
- Managua50 places28 km
- Tola11 places58 km
- Rivas, Nicaragua15 places66 km
- Boaco13 places73 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Masaya?
The best known: Masaya Volcano, Masaya Volcano National Park, Fortaleza El Coyotepe, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Iglesia de Santa Ana. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Masaya?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Masaya?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 21 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Masaya as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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