Monimbó is an indigenous community to the south of the city of Masaya. It’s known for its artesanía (handicrafts) workshop, which produces ceramics, shoes, models, and other artefacts. You can even watch the artesans right there as they make their goods.
History of Monimbó
The indigenous people of this area fought valiently against the Spanish […]

In the 1990s, Masaya’s municipal government remade the old market into a handicrafts market aimed at drawing tourists to the city. The Mercado Viejo de Masaya, as it is known in Spanish, is in a central plaza framed by impressive old stone walls. Today, the wares on offer range from truly fine handicrafts, […]