Best of Granada, Mirador de Catarina and Masaya Volcano Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the Masaya Volcano Active Crater, its museum and a small trail where you can observe where the earth breathes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at any hotel, place or area in Managua
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(86)
Trip was great and informative,Anthony was super friendly and excellent guide ,showed the best side of Nicaragua to very skeptical tourists:) .Nature was beyond beautiful.Higly recommended by person who traveled through half world :)
Excellent communication, attentive to the tourist's needs, highly recommended.
Granada + San Juan + playa popoyo~ I had booked a separate tour through getyourguide and the tour operator messaged me to confirm booking. I also asked him if there were any customized tours he can arrange for me for 1 free day i had and wanted to visit granada+ san juan+ playa popoyo. He gave me options, pricing, time duration, weather updates and i chose from it and it was confirmed within hours. Very fast, efficient replies from Jordan. Anthony was my tour guide. He is one of the best guides i have met while on my solo trips. He is very knowledgeable with history of Nicaragua and has a passion for not only his work but also his nation and it reflects in his experiences for clients. We started from managua, drove to granada first to see one of the best colonial towns. It's rich in culture, architecture and vibes. Also thanks to Anthony because he is patient and very accomodating of people's request, be it viewing specific spots, finding best food places, taking a million photos for you(even if it's annoying, he does it with a smile), or any other things you want to do, you can make a request and surely he will find a solution for it, if it's possible. From Granada we drove to san juan, very beautiful town, lucky to have had good sunny weather and see the statue, and views of beach from top. We had o rush from there to popoyo because i wanted to catch sunset, and anthonyyy being the great driver he is, made it happen. We reached just in time to catch the last bit of sunset, verh beautiful. Note: the entrance tickets you have to pay separately outside of booking, so please carry cash(preferably) or most places take credit/debit too. 🙃 If you are travelling solo or with friends or even family, please book with this agency and they will help you with any questions. 100/10 best experience. Mucha gracias Jordan, Anthony. 💛💯
Gilber is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He is knowledgeable and flexible, very helpful in photographing. He is very engaging, making every effort to satisfy our needs and to enrich our experiences. Thanks to him, we are extremely happy with the tour, genuinely enjoyed what we saw and did.
10/10 tour very educational great experience
From someone that has travelled to 45+ countries and taken at least 2 tours in each country, NicaParadiseTours is certainly one of the few top tour companies I have had the pleasure of dealing with. The tour execution was flawless, logistics + communication were on point. The tour guide, Anthony, was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He was professional, knowledgeable, funny, attentive - focused on making sure I had great value for my money. He certainly made the difference in my enjoyment of this tour, which was a great tour package. Enjoyed it so much.
Enjoyed the tour, so worth it. My guide Anthony was great! I was all alone but he still gave his all, it takes dedication
It was a wonderful tour, and Anthony was an excellent tour guide. Thank you for the great experience! 🌷
Tony was very quick in moving things and friendly. This trip is good if you are a small group or solo and wants to get things done quickly. Islets were nice and so was the Granada Town. Wait for the Masaya volcano, was the only flaw, but Tony got there first after the gate open and was able to take good pics
A wonderful introduction to Nicaragua! It was both a structure tour, but it also had some flexibility. We got to see Granada downtown as well as visit a few churches and climb a bell tower for great panoramic views. This was followed by a tour of a chocolate museum, a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua, a spontaneous visit to a cigar shop to try Nicaraguan cigars, a visit to a panoramic viewpoint at apoyo lagoon, and finished the day visiting the masaya volcano crater My guide was Marvin and he was an excellent guide who made sure we were comfortable and offered great conversation. Overall highly recommend both this tour and the guide Marvin!
