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Masaya Volcano National Park

Department: Masaya

Municipality: Nindirí (view on map)

Type: Volcanoes

Comments: 28 comments

wrote on Mar 25, 2021 :

I went on a filed trip here we got ice ceram that was the best part dint give a shit about everything else

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wrote on Feb 6, 2018 :

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Maurice wrote on Dec 5, 2017 :

Is this relevant.

julio rios wrote on Oct 25, 2017 :

i never go to the volcano but i can see the photo on line , its beutiful place congratulation for give a lot of imformation. i want to know this place

julianna wrote on Feb 9, 2017 :

i wish ther was more history

Mitchell K Harris wrote on Aug 22, 2016 :

No reservation necessary. If you go at night, expect a hour wait. Amazing at day and at night.

Francis wrote on Jul 27, 2016 :

Still close ?

Lied METCALF wrote on May 28, 2016 :

I have been trying to call since Wednesday to make (recommended) reservations and only get a machine (in Spanish and English). Anybody have any advice?

Charlotte Fournier wrote on May 2, 2016 :

it is beutiful :)

Sarah wrote on Apr 2, 2016 :

Any news if or when the Masaya Volcano National Park will be open soon? thankyou

Siggy in CR wrote on Mar 8, 2016 :

Any news as to when the crater will be accessible again?

Kyla wrote on Feb 12, 2016 :

This is a different adventure in our country, We are so happy because this Natinal Park has been utulized to discover new experiencies! Love my Nicaragua.

wrote on Oct 13, 2015 :

Thanks for the info

Brier wrote on Apr 20, 2015 :

thanks for the info

u.m wrote on Mar 15, 2015 :

want to take my 6yr grandaughter for a natur adventure horse riding ,seeing jungle animals&jungleziplines and little corn islandmild water raftingand volucano surfing thanks for any help

nagisa furukowa wrote on Mar 25, 2014 :

im from clannad

Leah wrote on Oct 6, 2013 :

It's so big and beautiful!!!!

rasta man wrote on Sep 24, 2012 :

I love 1D!!!!

Mollie wrote on Jul 3, 2012 :

Last eruption was 4/30/12. Beautiful! Bat cave fantastic. Guide Joel spoke excellent English. Saws the green parrots too. Dusk tour very good, arrive early to see museum. So glad we came!

wrote on Dec 12, 2011 :

im doing project on this and i think ill do great thanks to this website!!!

Paola wrote on Nov 17, 2011 :

omg i love this volcano its the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David Podgor wrote on Oct 20, 2011 :

Masaya is beautiful. Here is a video of the park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avXLlRvc2fs

Carlos Mondragón wrote on Nov 12, 2010 :

I've had two exciting trips to this park. I posted my shots at my blog: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/cmondragon/13/tpod.html

lily wrote on Mar 18, 2010 :

Excelent experience and really close to Managua. I recomended. Made a blog with pictures http://volcanmasaya.blogspot.com

A visitor wrote on Jun 19, 2006 :

I just went to this volcano today. It was really wonderful and awe-inspiring to hear the rumble of the bubbling lava, and to see all the geological features of the area. It was an easy trip in a taxi from the hotel in Managua. I recommend it strongly to other travelers.

Erwin wrote on Jun 29, 2005 :

When we went to the Masaya Volcano National Park today, the volcano itself was hard to see, due to the rainy weather which caused steam in the hot vulcano, and not much more than white steam could be seen. Nevertheless, we found a guide that was willing to show us one of the 100 caves around the vulcanos. After watching the entrance of a cave called 'the witch', we entered 'the bat', which, obviously, was home for much bats. The tour in the cave took us about an half hour, which could have been more but we were a bit late and the park was already closing, and in that time we saw a lot of bats, and got a good describtion of everything we saw and the whole history of the caves and the vulcano by the guide. Shame he didn't speak English. But maybe other guides in the park do. After the tour we got to hurry a bit cause the park had already closed 10 minutes earlier, so we didn't got that much time (no time) to look around and see the rest of the park, but I liked it.

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The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourism attraction in the Pacific region of Nicaragua. The reason is that you can here get in direct contact with its most active crater and its surrounding, as well as with the special flora and fauna on place. The volcano park offers at night, also, a unique scene which amaze the night visitors: the so call “lava lake” wich could be appreciated from the crater border.

The visit to the Masaya volcano is divided in two moments, with deferents schedule and entrance fee. The first moment is during daytime, and the second one during a brief tour to watch the lava lake. Read below about each visit, and check at the text bottom available tours with online reservation activated.

Daytime Visit

The park open to the public for the daily visit everyday at 9 AM, and until 4:45 PM. Visitors can go to the main gate located in Masaya-Managua road, from where they will be registered and will get the intruction to buy their tickets. It is not necessary to make a reservation. This visit has an entrance fee of C$100 for foreigners visitors and C$30 for Nicaraguans.

From the main gate you will access the internal road that go across the impressive volcano settings (dry forest flora and fauna adapted to a volcanic soil environment). The road goes to the Visitors Center; there a permanent exhibition offers details about the park history, structure and nature, as well as information about other volcanoes on the zone. Near you will also find the Pic-Nic area, with some structure to take a rest, take a snack or a meal or a drink, and appreciate the panorama.

Following the rute you will get to the Plaza de Oviedo, an amazing scenario located just next to the Santiago crater, the most popular on the park and the only one wich is now opened to the public. Here you will be able to park and take a look to the enormous crater (in and around), wich is all the time emitting gases; in the bottom of it you will observe the incandescent lava that come from the depths. In front of the plaza you will look a hill which has on the top the historic Cruz de Bobadilla.

Until recently it was possible to visit other areas of the park, as the Tzinaconostoc Cave, the San Fernando crater, the Cruz de Bobadilla and several trails of different distances. However, those areas remain “clsed until further notice” because of several moments of activity reported at the volcano.

Nighttime Visit

Everyday, since sunset, the nocturnal visit of the Masaya Volcano starts. This visit is also available withaout reservation, from 5 PM to around 8 PM, depending on the visitors flows. You just need to get the road main entrance; if there are peoplo or groups before you, you will need to stand in line, as visitors are alowed to enter and go to the crater in order of arrival. The vehicles are parked one after the other next to the main road. The entrance fee for the night tour is US$10 per person.

When the turn comes, vehicles area allowed to enter, visitors are asked to pay the entrance fee, and then are tell to continue inside for around 5 kilometers until the Plaza de Oviedo. Bellow you can read about tours with transportation included offered by tours operators.

There the spectacle begin: the sky is getting dark or is already dark, allowing you to see thousands of stars. The wind flows free. You heard a sounds like the rumbling of the sea. And, from the edge of the crater, right into the bottom of it, you see an amazing lava lake that move with its incandescent color. The visit to the crater lasts between 10 and 20 minutes (depending on the total number of visitors at the entrance). After that time you will be asked by guides and park ranger to leave the area and go to the main gate.

General information

The Masaya Volcano National Park comprises an area of 54 km² and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history, and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano "La Boca del Infierno" or "The Mouth of Hell". They planted a cross, "La Cruz de Bobadilla" (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century in order to exorcise the Devil.

The eruptions have had a dramatic impact on the surroundings. Rocks and volcanic ashes still cover the area surrounding the volcanoes. The nature is rough yet peaceful. Different types of vegetation appeared after the eruptions. The park is also inhabited by many different kinds of animals. The park's wildlife includes coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, deer, iguanas, and monkeys.

There are several trails that lead to the other craters and the Tzinaconostoc Cave in which hundreds of bats house. Those trails distance vary between 1.4 and 5.9 kilometers, but are closed to the public for now.

Getting There

The park is open every day from 9:00AM until 4:45PM for regular visits. It is located on the highway to Masaya (Carretera Masaya), kilometer 23.

The park lies less than half an hour away from Managua, and ten minutes from Masaya. From the entrance of the park it is five kilometers uphill to the Masaya Volcano, located at the center of the park. Visitors can drive uphill themselves or ask a taxi driver to drive to the crater. Hiking uphill is another option, but it takes a while and the road is steep, so a good condition is necessary.

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Masaya Volcano at night tour – Shortly before sunset head over to the volcano where you will hopefully get a chance to see the green “Chocoyos” (Parakeets) returning to their nests inside the crater.

The Masaya Volcano National Park, comprises an area of 54 km and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history, and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano “La Boca Del Infierno or “The Mouth of Hell”. They planted a cross, “La Cruz de Bobadilla” (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16 th century in order to exorcise the Devil. The eruptions have had a dramatic impact on the surroundings. Rocks and volcanic ashes still cover the area surrounding the volcanoes. The nature is rough yet peaceful. Different types of vegetation appeared after the eruptions. The park is also inhabited by many different kinds of animals. The park wildlife includes coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, deer, iguanas, and monkeys.

We are going visit the‚ viewpoint for no more than 20 minutes, because the risk of any explosion and the gases of the volcano, which will allow you to look inside the crater mouth, and observe the lava activity from a recent crater formed.

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Welcome to Nicaragua We organised a night tour to the volcano with Pablo over WhatsApp which was really easy. The price was really competitive compared to others we saw once we arrived in Granada. Our tour guide Gino met us at our hotel and was really friendly and spoke amazing English. We drove to the national park during the drive Gino was really informative and telling us all about the history of Nicaragua and pointing interesting landmarks out. When we got to the national park we walked through with Gino whilst it was still light and he showed us the lava flow from the last eruption and told us about the flora and fauna. He is so knowledgable. Our driver caught up with us when the gates opened and drove to the crater where we had an amazing view and could see the magma bubbling away. You get about 20 minutes at the crater before the park wardens blow the whistle and its time to leave! We then headed back to our hotel in Granada. All in all a great tour, good price, and no waiting around as Gino filled the time with walking and talking more. Can’t recommend enough! Emily S Masaya Volcano Tour

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General information

The Masaya Volcano National Park covers an area of 54 km² and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history and were feared by both the indigenous people and the Spanish conquerors. The Spanish baptized the active volcano “La Boca del Infierno” or “The Mouth of Hell”. They placed a cross, “La Cruz de Bobadilla” (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla), on the crater lip in the 16th century to exorcise the Devil.

The eruptions have had a dramatic impact on the surroundings. Rocks and volcanic ashes still cover the area surrounding the volcanoes. Nature is rough yet peaceful. Different types of vegetation appeared after the eruptions. The park is also inhabited by many different kinds of animals. The park’s wildlife includes coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, deer, iguanas, and monkeys.

Several trails lead to the other craters and the Cave in which hundreds of bats live. Those trails’ distances vary between 1.4 and 5.9 kilometers but are closed to the public for now. You will also find a small museum located in the vicinity of the Masaya Volcano Park that gives you the history of the volcano as well as other relevant information. 

About The Night Tour

On this tour, you will meet one of Nicaragua’s most active volcanoes. At nightfall, you will reach the volcano summit by vehicle. Witness a unique natural event and see a lava lake flowing from the bottom of the crater, forming a river of magma that glows in the dark and illuminates the interior of the volcano. 

The spectacle begins when the sky is getting dark or is already dark, allowing you to see thousands of stars. The wind flows free. You hear a sound like the rumbling of the sea. And, from the edge of the crater, right to the bottom of it, you will see an amazing lava lake that moves with its incandescent color. The visit to the crater lasts between 10 and 20 minutes (depending on the total number of visitors at the entrance). 

Every day, since sunset, the visit of Masaya Volcano Night Tour starts at 4:30 PM , depending on the visitor’s flow. You just need to get to the main entrance road; if there are people or groups before you, you will need to stand in line, as visitors are allowed to enter and go to the crater in order of arrival. 

The total duration of this tour to see the lava lake is approx. 2.5 hours with transportation time , it might take longer if unexpected reasons such as road accidents, weather, or others that are not mentioned above but that affect the itinerary.

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  • Masaya Volcano Park Entrance Fee 10$ per person
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  • We pick up all travelers in Managua, if pick up is in another area like Granada Extra Fee 15$
  • Entry/Admission - Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya
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  • We can pick up all travelers in Managua, if your pick up is in another area such as Granada, Fee is 20$
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Only 23 kilometers from the capital, the Masaya Volcano National Park is the first, and largest national park in the country, consisting of a volcanic caldera with two volcanoes and five craters. Its crater “Santiago” has an altitude of 635 meters above sea level, and continuously emits large amounts of sulfur dioxide. The crater also maintains an incandescence inside due to a persistent lava lake, reason why it was object of veneration by the inhabitants of the area before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers, who baptized the active volcano with the name of “The Mouth of Hell”.

The volcano is located at the center of the National Park, and at its feet is the volcanic lagoon bearing the same name. It is one of the seven active volcanoes in the country which crater rim is reachable by vehicle. The park hosts an interesting system of lava tubes where thousands of bats and insects live in harmony with the surrounding nature. Pre-Hispanic artifacts were also found in the caves where presumably Nicaraguan natives carried out important rituals.

The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific, thanks to the fact that it offers the opportunity of direct contact with the area of its crater, as well as with the flora and fauna of the site. The park also offers a Visitor Center with information panels on the country’s geology and different ecosystems. Every night the park offers a spectacle that astonishes its nocturnal visitors: the appreciation of the so-called “lava lake” that can be observed from the very shore of the crater. A cross stands at the top of the hill, next to the crater of the volcano, in the same place where another similar cross was planted in 1528 by the jealous Mercedarian friar Francisco de Bobadilla, in order to exorcise the devil.

Every day the park opens its doors for the daytime visit from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. It is also possible to take a short night tour, available every day, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, depending on the arrival of visitors to the park.

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  1. Masaya Volcano, Managua

    The Masaya Volcano Tour in Nicaragua is an incredible experience that offers you a unique opportunity to explore one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. Located just outside of Managua, Masaya Volcano is a popular tourist destination and provides visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The tour begins with a ...

  2. Masaya Volcano National Park

    PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour. 1. 4WD Tours. from . $70.00. per adult (price varies by group size) Full Day Tour in Granada with Volcano Visit. 1. Full-day Tours. from . $226.60. per adult (price varies by group size) PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano night tour. 4WD Tours.

  3. Masaya Volcano National Park

    We have 6 related tour(s) available that can be booked online. From US$36.00. Masaya Volcano - Lava Tour. By: DeTour, Viajes y Cultura. Read Details. From US$46.00. Combo Adventure: Granada Islets and Masaya Volcano. By: Explorer Tours. Read Details. From US$56.00. Masaya and Santiago Volcano. By: Servitour Monimbo. Read Details. From US$63.00 ...

  4. Masaya Volcano Night Tour 2024

    This guided tour to Masaya Volcano from Managua or Masaya takes you straight from the city to the crater rim for a chance to see the lava glowing at night. Included transportation makes the drive a cinch, plus a quick stop at a the Visitors Center and commentary from your guide help you learn about the volcano, too. Upgrade to include a live music performance at Port Salvador Allende after ...

  5. Masaya Volcano Tours & Tickets (Best Price: 13 USD)

    This tour to Masaya Volcano is a super economical choice for visiting the famous volcano. After stopping by the Visitors Center to learn about the volcano's history, drive right up to the crater rim for a chance to see red-hot lava glowing against the night sky. This tour offers pickup from Granada, Masaya, and Managua, making it a good choice ...

  6. The BEST Masaya Volcano tours 2023

    The best Masaya Volcano tours are: From Managua: Private Masaya Volcano Night Tour. Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages. Granada: Boat ride, Handicraft Market, and Lava Tour. From Granada: San Juan de Oriente, Apoyo Lagoon, Masaya Park.

  7. Masaya Volcano Private Night Tour 2024

    Masaya Volcano is an astounding sight with a dark history. Once used by indigenous tribes for human sacrifices, this protected area is now a popular attraction just a few minutes south of Managua. This private tour will cruise you up to the edge of the volcano at night where you can safely peer down at the "Gates of Hell" from one of many viewpoints near the crater's edge.

  8. 5 Best Masaya Volcano Trips, Tours, Cruises & Vacation Packages

    Select one of the below 5 best Masaya Volcano trips for 2024 and 2025.Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Masaya Volcano.Our Masaya Volcano trips for 2024 feature land tours, local market visits, wildlife viewing, village visits, and ziplining, and start from $1,501 for trips of 6 to 15 days.

  9. Masaya Volcano National Park: The Ultimate Guide

    A Masaya Volcano night tour is the easiest way to enjoy the lava lake display. And, you won't have trouble finding a tour. Many tour companies in Granada and Managua offer cheap Masaya Volcano night tours for around $20-30USD (as of early 2022). Personally, having enjoyed many hiking trips with Fun 'N' Sun Travels, we did a Masaya

  10. Masaya Volcano at night tour

    Masaya Volcano at night tour - Shortly before sunset head over to the volcano where you will hopefully get a chance to see the green "Chocoyos" (Parakeets) returning to their nests inside the crater.. The Masaya Volcano National Park, comprises an area of 54 km and includes two volcanoes and five craters. The volcanoes have erupted several times in history, and were feared by both the ...

  11. 2024 Night Tour to the Masaya Volcano

    Night Tour to the Masaya Volcano. By Welcome to Nicaragua. 53 reviews. Recommended by 94% of travelers. See all photos. About. Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group. Duration: 90-120 minutes. Start time: Check availability.

  12. Night Tour to the Masaya Volcano 2024

    This Masaya Volcano tour is more than just a ride to the lava-filled crater rim. Unlike other transportation services, this tour provides in-depth commentary and insight into one of Nicaragua's most-visited attractions—though going with a guide does streamline transportation logistics, too. Plus, entrance fees are already included, so you don't have any unexpected costs during the trip.

  13. Masaya Volcano Night Tour

    The Masaya Volcano night tour is priced starting from $110.00, offering travelers a unique nighttime experience to witness live lava glowing and flowing from an active volcano. This cost breakdown includes transportation to the volcano summit with a private guide , a short hike to view active and dormant craters, and the opportunity to observe ...

  14. Masaya: Volcano National Park Night Tour

    Masaya: Volcano National Park Night Tour. 3.8 / 5 5 reviews. Activity provider: Ecoterra ZN S.A. Add to wishlist. 1 / 2. Experience the breathtaking sunset at Masaya Volcano National Park. Hop aboard a comfortable minibus and enjoy a smooth journey to witness the mesmerizing reddish incandescence within the crater.

  15. Masaya Volcano Night Tour: Ignite Your Adventure!

    About The Night Tour. On this tour, you will meet one of Nicaragua's most active volcanoes. At nightfall, you will reach the volcano summit by vehicle. Witness a unique natural event and see a lava lake flowing from the bottom of the crater, forming a river of magma that glows in the dark and illuminates the interior of the volcano.

  16. Masaya Volcano Night Tour The Impressive Power of Nature

    Masaya Volcano Night Tour The Impressive Power of Nature. Have you ever seen an active volcano?, Appreciate the power of nature so closely, The bubbling and imposing Lava inside the crater, Feel and Smell the Steaming Sulfur Dioxide, You will learn the difference between Magma and Lava, The History, the legend and the myths that the Santiago ...

  17. Masaya Volcano National Park

    The Masaya Volcano National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific, thanks to the fact that it offers the opportunity of direct contact with the area of its crater, as well as with the flora and fauna of the site. ... It is also possible to take a short night tour, available every day, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM ...

  18. Masaya Volcano

    Masaya Volcano. The two major natural destinations near Masaya are the Masaya Lagoon also the Masaya Volcano National Park. The latter is a favorite tourist spot and has a small museum and a tourist information center. Masaya is still an active volcano and lava is visible in one of the volcano's crater. The night tours are the best ones ...

  19. A Thorough Guide to Visiting Masaya Volcano National Park, Nicaragua in

    Masaya Volcano (Volcán Masaya in Spanish) is a caldera (volcanic crater) located within the area of Masaya and is thought to be around 9000 years old. Masaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, having erupted at least 19 times, the most recent of these in 2008. Time needed: 3-5 days.

  20. Masaya Volcano, Masaya (Department)

    Masaya Volcano Combo Tour 4 in 1 Day. Witness the mastery of clay-making by local artisans in San Juan de Oriente. Feel the texture of the clay and the paint used to decorate the exquisite ceramics. Take in the breathtaking view of Laguna de Apoyo and Lake Cocibolca from the Mirador de Catarina. Taste juicy and fresh local fruits while admiring ...

  21. Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua 2023

    Viator Help Center. Product code: 62978P28. Nature and Wildlife Tours in Managua: Check out 9 reviews and photos of Viator's Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua.

  22. Masaya Volcano National Park

    Masaya Volcano Combo Tour 4 in 1 Day. Witness the mastery of clay-making by local artisans in San Juan de Oriente. Feel the texture of the clay and the paint used to decorate the exquisite ceramics. Take in the breathtaking view of Laguna de Apoyo and Lake Cocibolca from the Mirador de Catarina. Taste juicy and fresh local fruits while admiring ...

  23. PRIVATE Boat Tour + Granada City +Masaya Volcano Night Tour

    Price and Booking Details. Upon confirming your booking, travelers can secure their spot for the Boat Tour + Granada City + Masaya Volcano Night Tour, with prices starting from $85.00. Payment options include credit card or PayPal, with the ability to pay in full or choose the Reserve Now and Pay Later option.

  24. Masaya Volcano Night Tour from Granada 2024

    This tour to Masaya Volcano is a super economical choice for visiting the famous volcano. After stopping by the Visitors Center to learn about the volcano's history, drive right up to the crater rim for a chance to see red-hot lava glowing against the night sky. This tour offers pickup from Granada, Masaya, and Managua, making it a good choice for visitors to anywhere in the area.

  25. Masaya

    Masaya (Spanish pronunciation:) is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua.It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua.It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.With an estimated population of 138,657 (2022), it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city, and is culturally known as the City ...