The municipality is generally a flat terrain without pronounced elevations, with the exception of the depression of the Laguna de Masaya, where the confluence of the slope of La Peña and Farallones de Nimboja is located.
The Masatepe landscape forms a set of natural and socio-economic elements.
The vegetation cover of the municipality is varied, with native forest fragments that alternate with the cultivation of natural shade coffee and in the rural patios the families have fruit and ornamental trees that help to maintain a fresh environment conducive to the habitat of fauna. wild.
Livestock and the cultivation of basic grains add the social element to the landscape; all together creates important sites for agrotourism, adventure tourism, ecotourism, hiking, community tourism, among others.
Emblematic sites for the preservation or observation of natural resources are the route to Venice Beach, located to the north of the municipality and on the shores of the Masaya Lagoon, as well as the Ojo de Agua, which is a dry canyon near the Los Rincones communities , The Star and The Black Cross.
The landscapes of the Masaya Lagoon, the Santiago Volcano and the vegetation mosaics are exceptional, and through an access network in good condition they are available for the sustainable enjoyment of visitors.
The ecosystem is dominated by a mosaic of productive plots, among which stand out coffee, fruit and ornamental crops, small to medium-size livestock farming and the cultivation of basic grains. The climate of the region is tropical savanna, where fragments of dry forest, gallery forests develop in the areas surrounding the Masaya Lagoon and on the edges of the ravines.
Flor de Pochote Trail
The Campos Azules community, located to the south of the municipality, is recognized for the production of fruit plants, a place where research is promoted to search for varieties that are more resistant to pests and drought.
The fauna is more abundant in places near the Masaya Lagoon, where you can see howler monkeys, deer, armadillos, bare-tailed fox, pocoyo, hawk, bat, guardabarranco, magpies, hawks, buzzards, among others. In the ecosystem of the lagoon there are several species of cichlids (mojarras and guapotes) and tilapia, which are important for the local diet.
The Masaya Lagoon area, which is located in the Masatepe municipality, is included in the Masaya Volcano National Park. The streams and patches of forest in the municipality are usually habitat for the fauna of the Park, which is why they contribute to the conservation of the Protected Area.
Masatepe, like other neighboring municipalities, is recognized for the use of wood, lianas and vines for the manufacture of furniture and handicrafts, highlighting the manual manufacture of the mat.
Adventure tourism
Recreating with family and friends is the best, and Turistic center Pochote flower It is the right place to do it, there are different adventure activities and rural tourism. In this place you can carry out activities such as hiking, with the guides of the place, also appreciate the panoramic views of the Masaya Lagoon and the flora and fauna.
nature tourism
The Eco Spa Puerta del Cielo: located three kilometers from the urban sector, towards the road that leads to the Laguna de Masaya or Bajada de Venecia. From the top you can see the Masaya Lagoon and if the sky is clear you can see the Lake of Managua and a beautiful landscape, it is a natural viewpoint.
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