11. Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour
Tour colonial Granada to discover the first city of the New World, founded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in 1524, and now one of the greatest attractions in Nicaragua. This excursion will introduce you to all the most important monuments, as well as give you a flavor of the local life. Following a pick-up from your hotel, start with a stroll around the main streets of the historic center, learning how the city survived pirates, fire, and filibusters. Constructed by the Spanish as a model city, Granada gave the settlers a chance to showcase their glorious architecture, much of it now restored to its former glory. Admire stunning architecture, such as the Convento San Francisco, the oldest church in Central America. Climb the steps of the Fortaleza La Polvora for panoramic views of the Mombacho Volcano. Then, enjoy a horse carriage ride to some of the most scenic spots outside the city center.
22. Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya & Mombacho Volcanoes
5.0· 11 reviewsNicaragua is known as The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes. It has two enormous water bodies and more than 10 active volcanoes that are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. In this day tour, you will visit three these colossi Volcanoes: Masaya Volcano (Volcán Masaya): Ranked as one of the most active in the world. Apoyo Lagoon (Laguna de Apoyo): It’s an extinct volcano’s crater, with a beautiful lagoon. Mombacho Volcano (Volcán Mombacho): This colossal and stunning volcano´s cloud forest offers impressive panoramic views and it is also the home of hundreds of orchids.
33. Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada
5.0· 3 reviewsWe will visit Masaya and its surroundings and learn about its culture, enjoy great views in this tour, we will take advantage of the time visiting while having fun and you can always shorten the time if you are bored or if you don´t like a place so we can move on, or stay longer if you want to enjoy any of the locations even if we have to shorten another location, in general, we are very flexible with the time and all we want if you to have the best full day in Nicaragua! This is a great option because you will visit all these destinations in one day so you will be taking advantage of time and your money will be worth more, also, you will learn a lot about the local culture with the pottery class and the market, the adventure of visiting the viewpoint of the Crater Lake from the highest point, go down to the crater lake to swim and finally visit the islets in Granada on a motorboat, this is the most amazing experience you can only have in a few places around the world!
44. Full Day Tour Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages
5.0· 3 reviews· 6 hoursExplore Masaya Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, on this 6-hour tour from Granada. Explore the smoking craters of the volcano before exploring the local artisan market and visiting the town of Catarina.
55. Masaya 4 Attractions in 1 Day
4.0· 2 reviews· 5 hoursWe will begin at San Juan de Oriente, is a town of indigenous descent that bases its economy on the elaboration of handicrafts. We will visit the house of a local artisan where we can observe the elaborate pieces, and learn the whole process of this ancestral practice. Our excursion continues to the Mirador de Catarina, where we will enjoy the impressive view of Laguna de Apoyo, impressive Lake Cocibolca, the city of Granada and the Mombacho Volcano. Continuing our experience, we will head to the Masaya Handicraft Market famous for the wide variety of hand-crafted products that they offer. Then, we will visit the Masaya Volcano National Park and its museum where we can learn about the history, eruptions, and formation of the volcano, after enjoying the museum, we will walk to the crater, where you will want your cameras to treasure this unparalleled experience over and over.
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