The city of Masatepe preserves an architectural heritage of high historical and cultural value. The most outstanding buildings are its churches and residential buildings that are an emblem of pre-Hispanic and colonial identity.
San Juan Bautista Parish: It is one of the most beautiful architectural works in this city, with an eclectic style and an imposing façade with elements of the Baroque style.
Built in 1745, home to the venerated image of the Lord of Trinidad. It has two towers or bell towers, in one of them you can climb and from the top observe the imposing Masaya Volcano.
Church of Veracruz: architectural jewel that stands out for its neoclassical façade. It houses some important images such as the Christ of Esquipulas, Santiago Apóstol and San Juan.
Chapel El Calvario: It stands out for its neoclassical style, built about a century ago. Its façade is distinguished by its portico, with fluted columns of the Corinthian order. It is accessed through four stairs and inside the false ceiling of tongue and groove wood stands out.
San Juan Bautista Church
Old Railway Station: declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation (1994), it stands out for the prevalence of horizontality and monumentality. Built under the mandate of the president of Massate, General José María Moncada.
Today the Station is the Handicraft Market, where the best of Masatepe crafts and furniture are exhibited, among them, the famous wicker armchair sets, an icon of the Masatepian furniture store, a nationally recognized expression of the art of cabinetmaking. and internationally for its designs, originality and quality.
Residence of President José María Moncada: It is located at the bottom of the lagoon known as Venice, this house that is a two-story building operated as the Presidential House for a week in March 1931.
Carlos Quintero residence: It is a house that is turning into a family museum with old objects. Located on the southern side of the Veracruz Court.
In a room of the Republic of Venezuela School Several pieces of pre-Columbian ceramics are on display. The School is located on the west side of Central Park.
House of Culture "Zoila": This building of more than 100 years is of colonial style. Previously it worked like the cinema. Here there are classes in art, music, dance, painting, crafts, as well as beauty, sewing and bakery workshops. In this cultural center, the makers of culture, artists, children, youth and adults interact.
Luisa Mercado Foundation: one of its aims is the promotion of the plastic arts, literature and music. He has promoted the "Lisandro Ramírez" School of Music, where you can learn about, appreciate and listen to the musical history of the people of the region. Piano, violin, music theory and guitar classes are taught by renowned teachers in the musical field.
Central Park Square: it has recreational spaces for children and houses the Municipal Library, a place of study and cultural research; two kiosks, where you can buy products for consumption and interact with the daily life of the locals.
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Interior Parish San Juan Bautista
The municipality has several buildings of mestizo architecture, built of adobe, a traditional material, which makes it an attraction for national and foreign visitors.
La oldest house in the municipality It is that of Mrs. Flor Moncada. The house is known as the “Point” and it is built of adobe, columns made in a traditional way, with a tile and zinc roof, it has a double height, a wide corridor and a predominant internal patio.
To practice sports the Municipal Soccer Stadium It is a good option if you want to play with friends or watch a game from the stands. People of all ages meet here every afternoon to have fun and enjoyable time in a healthy environment.
You can also visit the Mahmud Recreation Center and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and taste the food prepared in this place.
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