Catarina is a picturesque village in the province of Masaya inhabited by laborious people. The town is located very close to San Juan de Oriente. Beautiful bamboo handicrafts are made here by magical hands. Catarina is popular because of these handicrafts and the beautiful gardens and nursery plants along the streets. People from many other cities come to Catarina to buy ornamental plants and flowers. Catarina has the most beautiful lookout in the area known as El Mirador de Catarina from where spectacular views can be enjoyed. Granada city, Apoyo Lake, Cocibolca Lake and Mombacho Volcano can be seen from this Mirador.
Written by
Nicaragua Spanish Schools
