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Geological Museum
30 minsHistory
This small museum details the park's geology, volcanic history, and local flora. Visit this building first to understand the scale of the 1772 eruption. It clearly explains how the massive caldera formed.
Explore
Visitor Center & Lower Park
Explore the educational and hiking areas located before you reach the main active crater.
The lower section of Masaya Volcano National Park offers a chance to learn about the 54-square-kilometer caldera. You can hike short trails and see the aftermath of past eruptions before driving up to the crater rim.
Daytime entry runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The fee is about C$180 (approx. $5 USD) for foreign visitors. Stop here first to understand the park's history.
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El Comalito Trail
45 minsHiking trail
This short hiking path leads to a small hill with active fumaroles emitting steam. It takes about 45 minutes to complete. Walk this trail in the late afternoon before heading up for the night tour.
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1772 Petrified Lava Flow
15 minsPhoto spot
This area features an expanse of hardened, jagged black rock. It marks the path of the volcano's last major lava eruption in 1772. Stop here for photos showcasing the destructive path of past eruptions.
