Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour

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About this activity

We have designed this experience so that you can discover Nicaragua in an authentic way, visiting some of the places that make us proud of our country.

Walk the colorful colonial streets of Granada, navigate among the famous 365 Islets of Granada on Lake Cocibolca, the largest lake in Central America, enjoy the breathtaking views from the Mirador de Catarina and gaze at the majestic active crater of Masaya Volcano.

Throughout the tour, our passionate local guides will share with you the history, culture and traditions that make Nicaragua such a special country, allowing you to know each destination in a close, authentic and memorable way.

The combination of history, nature, spectacular landscapes and local culture makes this experience one of the best ways to get to know Nicaragua in one day.

It’s not just a tour, it’s an authentic Nicaraguan experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: NicaParadiseTours

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fee to the Mirador de Catarina
Included: Rate to Fort St. Paul
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel/Airport Pick-up and Drop-off in Managua

Not included

Not included: Boat Tour Rate
Not included: Entrance fees: Cathedral of Granada
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Admission fees: Masaya Volcano Entrance Fee

Itinerary

Catedral De Granada 2024

2 hours Admission not included

We will take a walk around the Main Plaza of the city of Granada, where we will see the majestic and historic cathedral of Granada Nuestra Señora de Asunción, if that day the Church is open we can pay 1 dollar per person to go to the bells and See the beautiful center of Granada from above, we will take a look at the small craft market, the typical foods of the city and the beautiful people that surround it. We will walk to the burned La Merced church where the guide will fill you with information about the history of each church and place, which admission is free.

Finally we will have an educational and dynamic tour at the famous Chocolate Museum where we will have a free tour about how and what cocoa was used for before.
Isletas de Granada

one hour

After enjoying the city, we will go to the majestic Lake Cocibolca or Lake Nicaragua, a huge expanse of water filled with many species of fish and the popular Toro shark, the only freshwater shark in the world.

We will take a boat and know how the 365 islands were formed and we will know each of them among the most popular as the 2 Monkey Islands, Fort St. Paul where we will Sarpare to Fight Captain Morgan and the best view towards Mombacho volcano. We'll have the best captain and Nicaraguan music in the background.
Puerto Granada of Lago Nicaragua

one hour

The Port of Granada, where the boat leaves for the Ometepe Islands, and where the train previously departed from, with the best restaurant in Granada on the top floor with the best view of the lake and the Mombacho Volcano, in where we can eat and drink pleasantly if you wish.
Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya

one hour

The largest craft market in Central America where merchants delicately work with their hands each ornament, chair, maca, everything you can imagine with quality work and the culture that characterizes Nicaragua.

The best place to buy your souvenirs.
Mirador de Catarina

one hour Admission included

This viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the Apoyo Lagoon, a crater that was previously a volcano, which today is an impressive water crater or lagoon where the wonderful view allows us to appreciate its ecosystem and at the same time the impressive Mombacho volcano of Granada, There are different types of activities such as Zip Line and Horseback Riding.
Museo del Parque Volcan De Masaya

one hour Admission not included

Enjoy the Masaya Volcano Active Crater, its museum and a small trail where you can observe where the earth breathes.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hyatt Place Managua
D' La Torre Hotel
Hotel El Conquistador
Hotel y Apartamentos Los Cisneros
Apartamentos La Fuente
Hostal Munch
Hostal Monte Pinar
Hotel Colonnade Nicaragua
AlySilv Hotels
Hotel Los Robles, Managua
Hilton Princess Managua
Hotel Mozonte

and 22 more pickup points

We pick you up at any hotel, place or area in Managua

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour

Pickup included
All inclusive, stress free

Ticket fees included: All inclusive: La Merced, boat on Isletas and tickets to Masaya Volcano.

Pickup included