Masaya is one of the greatest shopping place in Central America

Masaya is situated between Managua and Granada in rich agricultural region. With its central position and comunications Masaya became one of the bigest commercial center in Nicaragua. This lovely city is the very heart of Nicaraguan folklore and crafts.

Masaya's Craft market

Masaya's Craft market (Mercardo de Artesanias) is the largest and the richest in Nicaragua. This famous tourist attraction located in the center of the town in garden-like area with shaded and well-tended spaces overflow with colorful goods - each one a unique peace of art, created with love and inspiration - painted pots and ceramic, wood carvings, masks...

embroidered traditional clothing, fabric bags, hats as well as the famous hammocks produced in one particular neighborhood in the city of Masaya as small-scale family business.

This is a perfect place to get some Nicaraguan souvenirs - abundance, variety and bargain prices.

In here also every Thursday evening you can visit La Verbena - a cultural event including traditional dances and other festivities.

Masaya's shopping

One of the commercial streets

The city itself has footwear and clothing industry. The shopping streets in the central area are lined by endless clothing and shoe and many other colorful bigger or smaller stores. You can find anything.

El Parque Central

The Central Park of Masaya is a charming place - flowers, fountains, greenery inviting for a rest under the shades.

The famous Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío christened Masaya - the City of the Flowers and he was talking about the girls, not the flora

Around Masaya are also some natural reserves:

• The most visited and accessible Volcano Masaya - active smoking volcano.
• Don't miss the swim in the worm blue waters of Laguna de Apoyo
• and the gorgeous view from Mirador de Catarina