Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Masaya Department March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Masaya Department ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Masaya Department Types of activities [Masaya Department travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya-Department.dx6314242) ![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) ![Looking out over the jagged lava fields from the top of Masya Volcano. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345783/b3534ace-dd28-4289-acc0-6dcbe0e6ebb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Masaya Department ### Tours & day trips [See all 100 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/630757/700ee1a3-c031-4f10-b439-8df00f424150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica 15h+ 9.4/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available £168 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-tour-from-costa-rica.a630757.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406839/82635267-a8b1-4511-9a17-28563b5066b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica 12h 10/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-expedition-from-costa-rica.a2406839.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49491616/bd36e02c-99e3-4ba6-bcfd-1bc9eb455245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica 15h £261 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-full-day-experience-from-costa-rica.a49491616.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Epic Night Tour to Masaya Volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51096164/85da67af-172c-4b1b-bc84-bf4527fe1092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Epic Night Tour to Masaya Volcano 4h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/epic-night-tour-to-masaya-volcano.a51096164.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4587212/781a23e7-cd4f-41b5-912a-6a9f5512bad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island 9h 9.4/10 13 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-granada-full-day-trip-to-ometepe-island.a4587212.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748587/09d8da8d-e11c-4dbb-8509-41337b74a133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages 6h 9.8/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-masaya-volcano-art-market-and-white-villages.a4748587.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Masaya Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2837198/c8cec7d1-89da-483e-9ef2-aeab46140399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Masaya Night Tour 3h 10/10 3 verified reviews £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/masaya-night-tour.a2837198.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Las Isletas: Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526864/b366b1f5-6c37-4e77-ad96-b144f3fda729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Las Isletas: Kayak Tour 2h 30m 10/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-kayak-tour.a4526864.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514080/d296c9d9-c54d-4ce0-be6d-0bc02113dd30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour 3h 9.8/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-walking-tour.a4514080.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2968373/f8462d44-2887-4139-bcc6-f537c05f8e19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Tour Granada, Nicaragua. 2h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-tour-granada-nicaragua.a2968373.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 46 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406839/82635267-a8b1-4511-9a17-28563b5066b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica 12h 10/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-expedition-from-costa-rica.a2406839.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2223707/a854e83f-c218-4853-93d9-52027abc6cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada 8h £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-cascada-blanca-waterfall-in-matagalpa-from-granada.a2223707.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2423765/f5823f6a-5572-45d9-b0eb-bf848a19b268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour" 8h 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charming-granada-outdoor-private-tour.a2423765.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![One day Nicaragua It is a day of many surprises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44897257/13f29cde-4b86-49c6-8b34-ff0dcb7baca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One day Nicaragua It is a day of many surprises 10h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-discovering-nicaragua-private-guided-tour-with-lunch.a44897257.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![The TISEY, Home of America's Most Famous Stone Sculptor.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2971872/e4b44269-5667-4460-add5-443c9c8c8d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The TISEY, Home of America's Most Famous Stone Sculptor. 14h Free cancellation available £208 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-tisey-esteli-home-of-americas-most-famous-stone-sculptor-2-4.a2971872.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Private Managua City Tour Cultural Landmarks and Local Markets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51244849/2ef9b299-8704-428b-b6ce-c0a27a99d2d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Managua City Tour Cultural Landmarks and Local Markets 4h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-managua-city-tour-cultural-landmarks-and-local-markets.a51244849.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Leon City and Rum Tasting Tour from Managua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47001428/b58fa337-1684-4b98-b65b-84696712698c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Leon City and Rum Tasting Tour from Managua 8h £246 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/leon-city-and-rum-tasting-tour-from-managua.a47001428.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Discover the Best of Managua on a Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50879057/5096e3ce-bef3-479d-b8aa-5b252555f56b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Best of Managua on a Private City Tour 4h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-the-best-of-managua-on-a-private-city-tour.a50879057.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Nature reserves and panoramic views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2976837/53c9fff1-6c75-4906-8fdd-2fe29b190b5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nature reserves and panoramic views 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nature-reserves-and-panoramic-views.a2976837.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Private Capital City Tour Managua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50165614/2a5db145-ea08-4973-aaff-14e980879497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Capital City Tour Managua 3h Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-capital-city-tour-managua.a50165614.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4587212/781a23e7-cd4f-41b5-912a-6a9f5512bad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island 9h 9.4/10 13 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-granada-full-day-trip-to-ometepe-island.a4587212.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Las Isletas: Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526864/b366b1f5-6c37-4e77-ad96-b144f3fda729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Las Isletas: Kayak Tour 2h 30m 10/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-kayak-tour.a4526864.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Las Isletas: Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577039/e4725504-6686-4c32-9367-6981dc7098e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Las Isletas: Boat Tour 3h 9.6/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a4577039.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Granada: Isletas Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51905309/99c5508f-6cae-471f-bcdd-2c27a5905f41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Granada: Isletas Boat Tour 3h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-isletas-boat-tour.a51905309.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Exploring Granada and Masaya Full day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014356/8112e09f-9dc8-4262-ab85-395c2c1b0ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exploring Granada and Masaya Full day tour 8h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/get-to-know-granada-sail-on-the-islets-and-the-lava-lake.a48014356.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Granada: Isletas Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52004572/3525c0ed-79aa-4ce7-8b33-92587ed70ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Granada: Isletas Kayak Tour 3h Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-isletas-kayak-tour.a52004572.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Granada Islets and Mombacho Volcano Full Day Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50225131/d79d588a-9095-455e-9c59-21aa4b9d188f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Granada Islets and Mombacho Volcano Full Day Adventure 10h Free cancellation available £145 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-islets-and-mombacho-volcano-full-day-adventure.a50225131.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![From Managua: León and León Viejo Private Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51809686/d459f442-b1ee-4ac3-bd96-335b88d3ff46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Managua: León and León Viejo Private Day Trip 8h Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-managua-leon-and-leon-viejo-private-day-trip.a51809686.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![Aguas Agrias & Monteverde Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51992091/7704a57d-9cdc-4ccb-95de-bb40b01565d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aguas Agrias & Monteverde Chocolate Tour 5h 30m Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aguas-agrias-monteverde-chocolate-tour.a51992091.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ![From Costa Rica: Nicaragua Full Day Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51755095/263f02e5-bc7e-4618-a1dc-91ad1fd32aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Costa Rica: Nicaragua Full Day Experience Free cancellation available £298 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-costa-rica-nicaragua-full-day-experience.a51755095.activity-details?&rid=6314242&location=Masaya+Department&swp=off) ## What to do in Masaya Department --- ### Popular places to visit ![Caption---- Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111606/5d189524-6073-4a20-895b-f95be789938f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Masaya Volcano National Park Explore the great outdoors at Masaya Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Nindiri. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya-Volcano-National-Park-Nindiri.d6111606.Attraction) #### Masaya Old Market During your trip to Masaya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Masaya Old Market. You can seek out the local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya-Old-Market-Masaya.d6111618.Attraction) #### San Miguel Church After visiting San Miguel Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Masaya. Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-Church-Masaya.d553248621532965055.Attraction) #### Augusto C Sandino Library You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Augusto C Sandino Library in Niquinohomo. You can seek out the local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Augusto-C-Sandino-Library-Niquinohomo.d553248621532965096.Attraction) #### Mirador de Catarina You can learn about the history of Catarina with a stop at Mirador de Catarina. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirador-De-Catarina-Catarina.d974581886204575744.Attraction) #### Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church is just one of the places to see in Masaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuestra-Senora-De-La-Asuncion-Church-Masaya.d553248621532965056.Attraction) #### San Sebastian Church San Sebastian Church is just one of the places to see in Masaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Church-Masaya.d553248621532965052.Attraction) #### Museo y Galería de Héroes y Martires You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museo y Galería de Héroes y Martires in Masaya. Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Y-Galeria-De-Heroes-Y-Martires-Masaya.d553248621532965059.Attraction) #### San Jeronimo Church San Jeronimo Church is just one of the places to see in Masaya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jeronimo-Church-Masaya.d553248621532965060.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Masaya Department ![Managua showing a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053704/2cca99cf-1cef-47c2-9bf2-56e1dba00884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Managua ![Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/5c4518ec-ed15-415a-883b-a9a7559fa064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Masaya ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app