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Volcán Masaya JANE SWEENEY / GETTY IMAGES ©

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Hovering above the

artisan villages of

Nicaragua’s Central Pla-

teau, the smoldering Volcán

Masaya and its surrounding

national park (p73) are a

singular highlight not to be

missed by volcanophiles,

nature lovers and adven-

ture seekers alike. This is

one of the region’s most

active volcanoes, and it’s

pretty exciting to see the

sulfurous columns of gas

billow toward the sky as

you relish the million-dollar

views. Super-fun short treks

take you to lava caves and

butterfly gardens. Come

sunset, an eerie bat tour

tops off your adventure.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

NICARAG

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