Diriá

Travel Guide

Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano.  At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price).  It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers!  This is a must see when in Nicaragua!
If your looking for something to do to cool off in Nicaragua's heat,  head to Laguna de Apoyo just outside Managua.  Resorts line the rim of this volcanic Crater Lake and you can sit by the lakeside enjoying piña colodas. Swimming here is great though there's not much in the way of beaches. Spend the day or stay over night and be prepared to chill.
Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Beautiful Laguna de Apoyo. If you've ever wanted to go swimming in the crater lake of an extinct volcano, go here! Such a stunning place and very close to Managua.
Laguna de Apoyo near Granada, Nicaragua. Geological data suggests that Lake Apoyo originated about 23,000 years ago.
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
The price is NT$2,429 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$2,429
NT$2,793 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,682 reviews)
Missing Kleenex and hair conditioner in room. Very poor selection of towels. No face clothes or hand towels. Poor quality furniture in room. No easy chair. No cable tv channels only subscription channels.. Box breakfast had thick dry sandwich.Staff helpful and nice. Pool clean.

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Airport X Managua Hotel

Airport X Managua Hotel

3 out of 5
Frente Iglesia Managua
The price is NT$1,274 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$1,274
NT$1,465 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
As usual the hotel was amazing, the staff was always friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend you Airport X for your next stay.

Reviewed on 2026/3/12

Airport X Managua Hotel
Hotel Contempo

Hotel Contempo

4 out of 5
KM 11 Carretera Masaya 400 metros Managua Managua
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
I would not stay here again. On the day of my check-in, around midnight, the hotel informed me that they had no room available for me. I was already getting ready to leave for my flight when I received the message, and I ended up flying to Nicaragua without knowing where I would be staying that night. ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Hotel Contempo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 reviews)
This hotel is changing management it seems (Feb 2026) so things like restaurant, beach equipment etc aren’t ready. But the setup is very pretty! There are some rooms down the hill which are really nice with patios. We were in the main building which was totally fine. Has AC, clean, bathroom works ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Entire Private Family Home With Volcano View Pet Friendly

Entire Private Family Home With Volcano View Pet Friendly

2 out of 5
Nindiri Masaya Department
Stay at this residence in Nindiri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Masaya Volcano National Park and National Zoo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
House is very comfortable with a very secured parking. Excellent location between Managua and Masaya.

Reviewed on 2026/2/2

Entire Private Family Home With Volcano View Pet Friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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