Masaya and Market of Masaya

Managua | Granada | Masaya and Market of Masaya | Pueblos Blancos (White Towns)
Mombacho Volcano | San Juan del Sur | León | Montelimar | Matagalpa and Jinotega
Esteli | Ocotal | The River San Juan | Corn Islands | The Solentiname Archipelago | Ometepe

Masaya is the folcloric center of Nicaragua, situated only 14 kilometers from the colonial city of Granada. The market is of special interest for those interested in the best and greatest variety of Nicaraguan art. In the market you can find 90% of the art produced in the country such as wood, leatherwork, stone goods and not to forget the beautiful paintings. This trade, together with the coffee, is the most important for the region.

If you are interested in typical food, art and Nicaraguan folklore, you should also visit the following villages; Nindiri, Catarina, Diria, Masatepe and Diriomo, known as "Pueblos Blancos" (White Towns).