About
Masaya, the 'City of Flowers,' is Nicaragua's crafts capital and cultural heartland, sitting beside its namesake volcano and famed for traditional artisan markets and folklore festivals.
Must-See Attractions
Mercado Nacional de Artesanías
National handicrafts market housed in a restored 19th-century fortress-style building — the best place in Nicaragua for hammocks, pottery, and leather goods.
Coyotepe Fortress
Hilltop fortress-turned-prison with sweeping views and a dark history, popular for guided tours.
San Jerónimo Church
Baroque church at the center of Masaya's famous patron saint festival, one of Latin America's longest-running celebrations.