Lots of shopping! Hammocks, leather purses and backpacks, wooden bowls, sandals, cigars. Very friendly vendors and you can negotiate prices.

Not far from the market set up for tourists is the main central market. This ones bustling with the locals and has everything you could ask for. Many, many stars and merchants, it winds without rhythm - the type where you can get lost in...More

This is the place where artist show the work and there is always something one could find. Paintings are above average for a tourist destination. Ceramics is reasonable quality with interesting design. If you desire snake wallet this is the place to get it

We went there while on a day trip with our guide. While many of the shops were not opened over 50% were in they had a good selection of souvenirs, cigars trinkets etc. tourism is down somewhat because of the recent demonstrations however if you’ll...More

The crafts market in Masaya is a nice place to get your Nicaraguan souvenirs. A friendly setting and lots of small stands with souvenirs that are not very different but that do offer enough variety to find something for everybody back home

We did this as part of the one Day Nicaragua tour. Most of the shop owners are nice, however if you do not know the current exchange rate, some may try to take advantage of you so like anywhere else, use caution.

I suppose I am spoiled by indigenous markets such as the fabulous ones at Chichicastenango, Guatemala and in Mexico City. This one is quite small, and the same merchandise seems to repeat every three booths or so. It is amazing that I didn't find anything...More