Title: Visit Masaya Department: Best of Masaya Department Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Masaya Department Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Masaya-Department.d6314242.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Masaya Department](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Masaya-Department.d6314242.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Masaya Department Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Masaya-Department.d6314242.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Masaya Department](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Masaya-Department.d6314242.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Masaya Department Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Masaya-Department.d6314242.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Masaya Department Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya-Department.d6314242.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Masaya Department Travel Guide ## Nicaragua ![Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/ff7e032d-eba8-470c-b812-fc2712cd404d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/ff7e032d-eba8-470c-b812-fc2712cd404d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volcán Masaya / Masaya Volcano Nicaragua Spring 2017 #wanderlust #volcano #latinoamerica #nica #nicaragua #volcan #viajero](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345783/29a58965-f451-40a4-b7b8-ca1619e21433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If your looking for something to do to cool off in Nicaragua's heat, head to Laguna de Apoyo just outside Managua. Resorts line the rim of this volcanic Crater Lake and you can sit by the lakeside enjoying piña colodas. Swimming here is great though there's not much in the way of beaches. Spend the day or stay over night and be prepared to chill. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/5c9776e5-9878-4fbd-b1de-12b89dc411d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Laguna de Apoyo. If you've ever wanted to go swimming in the crater lake of an extinct volcano, go here! Such a stunning place and very close to Managua.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/f2ea5799-7daa-4007-b4aa-570a0f589faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Masaya Department [Nandasmo Known for Tours, Excursions and Lakes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nandasmo.dx553248635823301414) Experience romantic Nandasmo: its mountain views, lake views and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Nandasmo.dx553248635823301414)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Nandasmo-Hotels.d553248635823301414.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Juan de Oriente ](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-De-Oriente.dx553248635823315644) Head to sights like Laguna de Apoyo as you discover the local area in San Juan de Oriente. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-De-Oriente.dx553248635823315644)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-De-Oriente-Hotels.d553248635823315644.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Masatepe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Masatepe.dx6144163) Venture to Masaya Volcano National Park and Laguna de Apoyo—just two of the sights around Masatepe. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Masatepe.dx6144163)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Masatepe-Hotels.d6144163.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Niquinohomo Known for Museums ](https://expedia.co.uk/Niquinohomo.dx3000480209) Escape to Niquinohomo! Enjoy its museums. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Niquinohomo.dx3000480209)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Niquinohomo-Hotels.d3000480209.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [La Concepción ](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Concepcion.dx662833614659620864) Check out Masaya Volcano National Park and Laguna de Apoyo—just a couple of the sights around La Concepción. 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