Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua
By Amber Dobrzensky Nicaragua’s cleanest and most enticing swimming hole is Laguna de Apoyo, just outside of Masaya. Actually a lake that formed in the drowned volcanic crater of the long extinct Apoyo Volcano, the lagoon floor reaches 200 meters in depth—the lowest point in all of Central America. Considering how easy it is to […]
Masaya handy-craft market in Nicaragua
Masaya city is known as the capital of the Nicaraguan handy crafts, and folklore, Nicaraguan marimba and traditional dances. A visit to this predominant indigenous non-tourist city includes a walking tour to the Lookout with nice views of the Masaya Volcano and Masaya Lake; the hammocks workshops and stores near the Malecón; the Central Park […]
Nicaragua field trips destinations
El Coyotepe, which in Nahuatl language means land of coyotes, surrounded by exuberant bushes and trees, was built in 1893 by president Zelaya. This old fortress, full of history, is situated on top of a hill in the outside of Masaya downtown and along the Pan-American Road. The fortress is easily seen from the city. […]
Catarina town and El Mirador de Catarina
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 […]
Spanish lessons in Laguna de Apoyo
A great nature location for learning Spanish and doing water sports! Laguna de Apoyo is a beautiful nature reserve situated at 15 kilometers from Granada city. This pristine fresh crater water lake is the perfect place for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, walking, enjoying thermal waters and relaxing. The lagoon is a massive, roughly circular caldera, […]