We will travel from Managua passing several places of interest on our way to the exuberant Masaya Volcano National Park, established in 1979 as the first national park in the country. 54 square kilometers of the park include two volcanoes, Nindirí and Masaya. Admire the majestic Santiago crater, one of the largest in the world, from the Masaya volcanic complex at a height of 2,083 feet (635 M). After enjoying the National Park, we will visit the crafts market of the city of Masaya. Our trip continues in Granada, a permanent city in its original settlement. Known as the oldest city in America, it remains in the same motives of its original foundation built in 1524 by the Spanish captain Francisco Hernández de Córdoba.
Although the city was overwhelmed by pirates, destroyed during the civil wars and set afire by American filibuster William Walker in 1856, Granada remains today one of the most beautiful cities in Nicaragua.
We will enjoy a traditional lunch (included) before finishing our trip with a boat trip to the beautiful islands of Lake Nicaragua and at the end we will visit and way back to Managua we will visit the Catarina Viewpoint that offers impressive views of the Apoyo Lagoon and its surroundings, and a place to take panoramic photos without forgetting that you can find the best crafts in the neighboring town of San Juan de Oriente.
