Masaya (Spanish: Volcán Masaya), also known historically by its aboriginal name Popogatepe in Nawat, is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Managua. It is …

Sep 20, 2024 · Our guide will tell you all you need to know to visit Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua including how to look inside the volcano at the lava lake!

Oct 29, 2025 · Masaya volcano 25 km SE from Managua is one of Nicaragua's most active and usual volcanoes. In contrast to most other volcanoes in subduction zones, it has been erupting mainly fluid …

Jan 1, 2026 · Masaya Volcano (Volcán Masaya in Spanish) is a caldera (volcanic crater) located within the area of Masaya and is thought to be around 9000 years old. Masaya Volcano is one of the most …

Jan 26, 2017 · Masaya, located about 20 km SE of Managua, the capital Nicaragua, is a broad, 6 x 11 km caldera with steep-sided walls up to 300 m high. The caldera is filled on its NW end by more than …

Only 23 kilometers from the capital, the Masaya Volcano National Park is the first, and largest national park in the country, consisting of a volcanic caldera with two volcanoes and five craters.

Masaya Volcano National Park is home to an active volcano and one of the few places in the world where you can see an active lava lake. You can drive right up to the top of the volcano or catch one …

Oct 14, 2023 · Find out everything about Masaya Volcano National Park and the Gates of Hell in Nicaragua, including the best night tour options.

Masaya Volcano National Park in Nicaragua offers a rare chance to witness an active crater, glowing lava, diverse wildlife, and stunning volcanic landscapes.

May 13, 2024 · The Masaya Volcano is a geological masterpiece formed by the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate along the Middle America Trench. This complex volcano is …