Fun facts about Masaya
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Masaya was granted the title of 'Very Noble and Loyal Village Faithful to San Fernando of Masaya' by King Ferdinand VII of Spain.
Masaya
Nicaragua
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.
From the “History” section
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Masaya is known as 'The Cradle of Nicaraguan Folklore' and is the heart of Nicaraguan handicrafts.
Masaya
Nicaragua
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.
From the “Attractions” section
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Masaya Volcano is made up of two volcanoes: Masaya and Nindirí, with a total of five craters.
Masaya
Nicaragua
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.
From the “Masaya Volcano” section
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Apoyo Lake is part of the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve and measures four miles wide and over 656 feet deep.
Masaya
Nicaragua
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.
From the “Apoyo Lake” section
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Coyotepe Fortress was built at the turn of the 20th century and has 43 jail cells, 28 of which are on the upper floor.
Masaya
Nicaragua
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.
From the “Coyotepe Fortress” section
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Photo: Byralaal · CC BY-SA 4.0