Masaya and Crafts Market

FOLKLORE, PROCESSIONS, COLORS AND A BEAUTIFUL OLD CENTER.

Paises

Countries

Nicaragua

Zona

Zone

Central

Tipo

Themes

Culture

The city of Masaya is located only 27 kilometers south of Managua, in the department bearing the same name. Masaya is the smallest and most densely populated department in the country.

The city of Masaya, known as “City of the Flowers” and “Cradle of National Folklore“, was declared in 1989 as Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Masaya is an important cultural destination due to the variety of folkloric expressions that originate and manifest there, such as traditional dances, marimba music, street theater, and colorful processions.

Among the folkloric events native to Masaya are the Baile de Negras, a peculiar dance where the couples are made up of men, expert dancers, who dance to the sound of the marimba, and are received in houses where they dance for the hosts’ pleasure, and are offered drinks, and dishes from the traditional gastronomy; the Torovenado, a carnival that was born as a result of the union of ancestral indigenous and Christian customs; and, the Fiesta de los Aguizotes, a nocturnal carnival where participants dress up in costumes and masks representing Nicaraguan myths and legends. All these traditions are celebrated during the patron saint festivities in honor to San Jerónimo.

In addition to its beautiful center, Masaya offers a variety of attractions such as an old fortress; a boardwalk with a spectacular view of a lagoon and an active volcano; and, a great offer of restaurants, hotels, bars and craft shops.

The craft market o “Mercado de las Artesanías” is an interesting place to purchase Nicaraguan handmade souvenirs, and enjoy folkloric shows. In the market, you can find handicrafts from the Masaya area, but also from different parts of the country. Decorative objects made of clay, wood, marble or different fabrics; toys and accessories, as well as hammocks ,and blanket and cotton clothes are available every day.

GEOPOSITION

Useful information - Don't leave anything

Opening Hours “Mercado Artesanía”: 8:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Videos on Masaya:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q15U6FH9PB4

Contact information

Phone: (505) 2522 7615

Other websites:

http://www.mapanicaragua.com/
http://www.orgullodemipais.com/

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

OTHER WAYS TO LIVE CENTRAL AMERICA

RECOMMENDED TOURS

The perfect combination of Central America

Enjoy Honduras and Guatemala learning about their culture, their people, their natural resources, their colonial cities and their Mayan archeology.

HISTORY AND MYSTICISM

SEE

Community Tour

Visit the Antigua Guatemala, the traditional markets, the Lake Atitlan, the Route of the Flowers and lives among the peoples of Central America.

HISTORY AND MYSTICISM

SEE

Trilogy of the Central Caribbean

Enjoy adventure and nature with this colorful program that will allow you to discover three destinations that have a lot to offer on your vacation.

Route of the volcanoes: Maya, lencas and garífunas

You will travel volcanoes, you will meet with the indigenous communities, the natural spaces, the colonial cities, and the pre-Columbian archaeological sites.

HISTORY AND MYSTICISM

SEE

From Mayan Cities to World Class Snorkeling

The Mayan ruins, the contact with nature, and the most beautiful beaches surround you in this tour through Guatemala and Belize.

CULTURE

SEE

Central America
Get to know the places, spaces, and monuments that make up Central America.

Live Central America!
Enjoy Central America!

CONTACT
Write us. Travel without doubts.
[email protected]

Call us+503 7016 4711
FB Messenger Visit Centroamérica

www.visitcentroamerica