"Masaya" Departamento de Masaya by paradisedreamer

Departamento de Masaya Travel Guide: 66 reviews and 282 photos

We took a tour from Granada to see Masaya Volcano and to visit the market.

During the pre-Columbian age, Masaya Volcano was on object of veneration by the indigenous people. They believed the eruptions were signs of anger from the Gods and to appease them they offered sacrifices, which often included small children and maidens. We did warn the girls that they be on their best behaviour! They then planted a cross, "La Cruz de Bobadilla (named after Father Francisco Bobadilla). It was placed on the crater lip in the 16th century in order to exorcise the Devil. The cross is still there but you can’t climb up to it because of landslides.

Last visit to Departamento de Masaya: Jan 2005
Intro Updated Jul 22, 2005
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Reviews (12)

Tierra tours Favorites (1)

We booked a tour through Tierra tours. We found them to be well organised, with very informative guides. Their prices... more travel advice

Tierra tours Transportation (1)

Please see my tip on my Granada page more travel advice

Pots Things to Do (10)

I have an unhealthy obsession with clay pots so I really should not have gone. I saw at least 5 at the market that I... more travel advice

Market Things to Do (10)

Masaya market was a lot more modern that I had expected. You can buy all sorts of handicrafts and it is worth a look.... more travel advice

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Written Jul 21, 2005

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mircaskirca Dec 4, 2010 at 12:03 AM Report Abuse

Lovely little page, Sarah! I can't wait to visit Masaya next week. Oh, these clay pots look beautiful! The only problem is we can't take them with us when travelling.
yoonz Apr 11, 2006 at 4:32 PM Report Abuse

Hi Sarah, I will be visiting Granada and want to take a trip to Masaya. I tried to find your advise on how to get there, but could not find it. Can u tell me the best way to get to Masaya from Granada? U can email me at yoonz_roolz@yahoo.com. Thanks, CY