Masatepe preserves ancestral traditions in its corn-based gastronomy, including casserole dough and corn chicha.
The famous tripe soup and tamuga (made from potatoes, rice and beef), hallmarks of identity of local reference, Masatepian pride. These typical dishes are recognized as the best exponents of the gastronomic culture of the people of the region.
Other traditional foods that are referred to in Masatepe are those made from the pig's head: pig's head, chanfaina and pebre; as well as ajiaco, panada de leche, quesadillas, goats and rice popcorn.
Masatepe sweets
You cannot go to Masatepe and not visit the Dulcería Chepita, where you will find a great variety of Nicaraguan cartas, from pink coconut and milk, dried grapefruit, marzipan and sweet rice. It is located 25 yards west of the Old Railway Station.
Bread is made in different shapes, colors and flavors. The bakeries glorify the taste of the masatepino for good bread, preparing the picos, polvorones, marquesotes, cheese bread, among others.
These delights await you, you just have to visit the charming and hospitable city of Masatepe.
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