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2 Minimum
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4:00 pm
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Granada
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All year around
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2.5
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2 - 12
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🌋 Masaya Volcano Night Tour – Glowing Crater & Museum Visit
🌑 Masaya Volcano: A Dramatic Nighttime Encounter
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua’s most active and accessible volcano. This dramatic natural wonder draws visitors from around the world, especially in the evening when the glowing crater transforms the night sky into a scene from another world. Departing from Granada,
Before heading up to the main crater, you’ll enjoy a visit to the Volcano Museum, where you can learn about the park’s geology, history, and volcanic activity. Afterwards, take a short walk around Cerro Comalito, exploring the fumarole area and observing the volcanic gases rising from the ground — a fascinating preview of what awaits at the summit.
At sunset, continue your adventure with the drive up to the Masaya Volcano crater, where you’ll witness the glowing lava lake as darkness falls — an unforgettable natural spectacle a scenic drive through the national park, all leading up to the highlight: witnessing the incandescent Santiago Crater ( temporarily suspended).
🔥 Night Tour to the Lava Lake: A Bucket-List Experience
Our guided night tour takes you right to the edge of the smoking lava lake, offering rare views of active volcanic activity in real-time. Unlike daytime tours, this excursion lets you observe the mesmerizing red glow inside the crater after sunset. It’s safe, convenient, and incredibly photogenic. You’ll learn about the volcano’s fiery history, the region’s rich culture, and the ongoing volcanic monitoring that keeps this site one of the top attractions in Nicaragua.
⏳ Important Note: access to the crater area is temporarily suspended due to a recent explosive event. We appreciate your understanding
🚫 The Masaya Volcano visit currently includes a stop at the petrified lava flows from 1772 eruption , a visit to the geological museum , a guided hike along the Comalito trail and hill, sunset viewing , and observation of the fumaroles
Highlights
- 🌋 Visit Masaya Volcano and gaze into the glowing Santiago Crater ( Acces to the crater temporarily suspended)
- 🏛️ Guided visit to the Masaya Museum with insights into volcano history
- 🚌 Round-trip night tour transportation from Granada
- 🔥 Safe viewing of an active lava lake—one of the few in the world
- 📷 Ideal for night photography and dramatic volcanic landscapes
