Reserva Ecológica La Maquina

Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos


Take a dip in the pools beneath spectacular waterfalls at this lovely nature reserve, then explore the short hiking trails that traverse the 154-hectare property – mainly primary dry tropical forest with a few bonus waterfalls and big trees, including huge strangler figs.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos attractions

1. Centro Turistico La Boquita

6.1 MILES

This waterfront complex offers amenities for beachgoers, from bars and restaurants to public restrooms. Just follow the only road west to the end.

2. Gaia Estate

8.86 MILES

Birdwatching and coffee tours are conveniently rolled into one at Gaia Estate, a lush, 90-acre organic coffee farm. Over 150 species of birds live here,…

3. Museo Ecológico Trópico Seco

9.68 MILES

Nicaragua’s first natural history museum (sort of) offers informative, if low-budget, displays that focus primarily on the ecosystem of the Río Grande de…

4. Centro Turistico Pochomil

12.82 MILES

This is where you find ample visitor parking and access to Pochomil's dense cluster of beach restaurants and bars.

6. Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo

16.73 MILES

This 184-hectare natural reserve, 30km outside Managua, is a small wilderness enclave within easy reach of the capital. Imagine: a hardwood forest, dense…

7. Biblioteca Augusto C Sandino

18.95 MILES

This simple corner building was the childhood home of revolutionary leader Augusto C Sandino. Now it's a library and small museum devoted to Sandino…

8. Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya

19.82 MILES

Described by the Spaniards as the gates of hell, the craters that comprise Volcán Masaya National Park are the most easily accessible active volcanoes in…