Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Museo Arqueológico Municipal Raúl Rojas
( 9am-4pm Mon-Sat)
The closest thing to a tourist attraction in town, with more
than 50 stone and ceramic pieces dug up in the immediate era, plus an impressive mural of
Ticuantepe c AD 1200. If it's closed, you may be able to gain entry by asking at the
al-
caldía
(mayor's office) next door.
MUSEUM
Pared de Serpientes
One of the most important petroglyphs in the region, the tantalizingly entitled Wall of
Snakes has more than 25 beautifully preserved serpent-related drawings, and is evidently
within easy walking distance of town. Unfortunately, it's on private property (ask Cantur,
downtown, about guides).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
ZOO
Parque Zoológico Edgar Lang Sacasa
(adult/child US$0.70/0.30; 8:30am-5pm Tue-Sun)
At Km 16 on the Masaya Hwy, this has
local wildlife and a few African species lounging listlessly in smallish enclosures; the nu-
tria sure are cute, though. Bring insect repellent.
Cerro Ventarrón
There's a quiet trail climbing dormant Cerro Ventarrón: go southeast on the dirt road by
Comedor Bianca for about an hour on foot, then enjoy the views of Masaya.
HIKING
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel la Borgoña
( 2279-5552; r US$30; )
There's no lodging in town, but a couple of kilometers
down the road to San Marcos is this hotel with OK rooms, good beds, a great pool and a
decent restaurant on-site.
HOTEL
$$
Las Pithayas
(Carratera a Ticuantepe, Km 18; dishes US$3-8)
On the road into town, serving good steaks and
típica
(regional specialties) under a huge thatched roof beside a fantastic swimming pool.
NICARAGUAN
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Mi Viejo
NICARAGUAN
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