Masaya Volcano

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Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua is one of the most georgeous volcanoes in the world. Masaya is located in Volcano National Park near Granada. It is easily accesible by car or by walking trails. Although Masaya remains technically active, presently Masaya emits a steady cloud of steam and gaseous fumes for which you need to wear protective gas masks. You are able to walk right up to the crater's edge. When Masaya's fumes are blown to the other side of the crater you can see the parrots that live in the crater's rim as they fly about inside the fumeous gases. At night you can look directly down into the crater's belly and observe the rich red lava far below. A nearby trail allows you to easily visit the ancient lava tube that runs below Masaya and observe the three kinds of bats that live there: Nectar Bats, Fruit Bats and Insect Bats.

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Photos

Masaya Volcano
Twilight At Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua

Parrots of Masaya
Parrots Have Made A Unique Adaptation To Adverse Living Conditions Inside The Volcano's Crater.

Protective Gear
Gas Masks Are Required When Viewing Masaya's Crater Up Close.

Masaya's Bats
Three Species Of Bats Living In Masaya's Lava Tube Cave

Exploring Beneath Masaya
Night Time Exploration Of Masaya's Ancient Lava Tubes