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Apoyo, Masaya

4.6

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Apoyo spreads out over a diameter of 6.6 km (4.1 mi) inside the crater of an extinct volcano, which is claimed to house the cleanest lake water in Central America. Near the resort you'll find jumping platforms, kayak and board rentals, as well as spots to eat and drink. If you opt for a hike, you'll notice the surrounding nature is dense and packed with animal and plant life, such as anteaters, common boas, iguanas, and orchids. To find out how to plan a trip to Masaya, use our trip itinerary maker.

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Tours to Apoyo

FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica

5.0

Duration: 9 to 12 hours

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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour

3.7

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR PRIVATE tour at Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+ LAVA Masaya Volcano PRIVATE tour at Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+ LAVA Masaya Volcano

5.0

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $96 BOOK WITH VIATOR PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano night tour PRIVATE Granada+Apoyo Lagoon and Masaya volcano night tour

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $1,142 BOOK WITH VIATOR Nicaragua Highlights: A 10 days journey through the best of Nicaragua! Nicaragua Highlights: A 10 days journey through the best of Nicaragua!

Duration: 10 days

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FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4 in 1 San Juan de Oriente, Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya National Park and Market 4 in 1 San Juan de Oriente, Laguna de Apoyo, Masaya National Park and Market

Duration: 5 hours

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FROM $270 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3 full days PRIVATE tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua 3 full days PRIVATE tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua

Duration: 6 to 8 hours

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FROM $1,108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour" Charming Nicaragua "9 days Private Tour"

Duration: 9 days

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4.7

By 449chrisd

The water was beautiful, great swim. Great food and a wonderful place to visit. Monkeys in the trees, clear clear water.

The water was beautiful, great swim. Great food and a wonderful place to visit. Monkeys in the trees, clear clear water. more »
By RowanH336

Laguna de Apoyo is a 200m deep crater lake located a short distance from Granada on the road to Masaya. Logistically the easiest way to visit this from granada is with the $14USD tour offered by the.... more

Laguna de Apoyo is a 200m deep crater lake located a short distance from Granada on the road to Masaya. Logistically the easiest way to visit this from granada is with the $14USD tour offered by the.... more »

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By Norman Paine

Amazing cauldron surrounded by a tall rim - warm water for lounging on an inner - tube great for swimming.

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By Terry Newman

Stayed at San Simian Lodge and woke up to a beautiful sunrise on the Lagoon, sooooo beautiful

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