🇳🇮 Masaya, Nicaragua

Hostal San Juan

📍 Calle Central, Masaya

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Your stay — Hostal San Juan

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Iglesia San Jerónimo (228 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: Bautista (384 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Bautista Betel (529 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Iglesia Evangélica (569 m · ~7 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Shopping

Centro Comercial Masaya — 767 m · ~10 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parque San Jerónimo — 206 m · ~3 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Volcán Masaya Museum — 226 m · ~3 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Teatro Municipal de Masaya — 382 m · ~5 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 520 m · ~7 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

La Merced — 227 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Fanny Alfaro Gaitán — 234 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Microbuses Masaya - UNCSM (UCA) — 867 m · ~11 min walk

Emergency Contacts

Masaya
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Police
118
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Ambulance / Medical
128
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Fire Department
115

For general emergencies, dial 911 (works in Masaya). Other useful numbers: Masaya Hospital (2522-2780), Red Cross (2254-0590).

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Papa John's & Narcy's Chicken Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Mystic Bar and lounge Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
La Cueva del Tigre Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Katherine Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
San Ramón regional
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
El balcón de la laguna Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Los Manolos Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Bucanero Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Masaya, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hostal San Juan

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 520 m · ~7 min walkpharmacy · La Merced — 227 m · ~3 min walk

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Getting Around

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Local Chicken Bus (Mercado to Masaya) 0.60

Mercado Roberto Huembes, Managua → Masaya city centre (near Hotel Central)

75 min · Every 10–15 minutes · 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

💡 Catch bus 118 or 119 from Huembes bus terminal. Deposit luggage on the rack; keep a small bag on your lap. Bring small coins.

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City Transit Taxi (Colectivo) 1.00

Hotel Central, Masaya → Masaya Volcano National Park or city edge

10 min · Shared route taxis run continuously · 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

💡 Stand on a main street and flag one down – shout your destination (e.g., 'Volcán!'). They run shared fixed routes; you pay per seat. Cheapest for an active volcano trip.

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Private Taxi from Masaya Hotel 25

Hotel Central, Masaya → Granada or Managua city

40 min · On demand – ask hotel reception · 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (reliable from hotel)

💡 Negotiate the fare beforehand – 25–30 USD to Granada, 35–45 USD to Managua airport. Hotel usually knows drivers personally; safer than hailing on street.

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Hotel Shuttle or Private Transfer 35

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) → Hotel Central, Masaya

60 min · On demand – pre-book or find at arrivals · 24/7 for pre-booked; day flights only for taxi rank

💡 Pre-arrange with the hotel or a driver from Managua for 35–50 USD; airport taxis charge 50 USD+. Split if you're in a group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Hostal San Juan?

Check-in at Hostal San Juan is from null. Check-out is by null.

Top Attractions in Masaya

Iglesia de la Asunción Free

💡 The bell tower is only open to the public during the patron saint festival (mid-August). Check at the office for occasional guided tours in Spanish.

Museo del Folklore Free

💡 Donation requested (20 córdobas suggested). Ask the caretaker to show you the 'baile de las inditas' video – it's short but explains the carnival culture.

Mercado de Artesanías de Masaya Free

💡 Arrive after 10am to avoid coach tours. The fort's rooftop has good views for a photo.

Parque Central de Masaya Free

💡 Sunday evenings around 6pm there's often free live music or dance performances set up by the church.

Mirador de Catarina Free

💡 No entry fee, but parking costs 10 córdobas. Best light is at 4pm. Bring binoculars to spot howler monkeys in the trees below.

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