La Laguna

Managua

Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Laguna de Apoyo near Granada, Nicaragua. Geological data suggests that Lake Apoyo originated about 23,000 years ago.
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.

Popular places to visit

Western Nicaragua which includes tropical scenes, a coastal town and street scenes

Puerto Salvador Allende

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

Puerto Salvador Allende
Granada Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Granada Cathedral

4.5/5(64 reviews)

Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.

Granada Cathedral
Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes showing markets and street scenes

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market

4/5(30 reviews)

Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts.

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market
Managua Cathedral which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Managua Cathedral

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.

Managua Cathedral
Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua

Calle la Calzada

You can enjoy retail therapy at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Calle la Calzada
Casa Presidencial which includes a statue or sculpture and an administrative buidling

Presidential House

4/5(24 reviews)

This stately building once held the official offices of Nicaragua’s president and is surrounded by the fascinating landmarks of Managua’s historic center.

Presidential House

La Laguna Hotel Deals

CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
The price is NT$2,557 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
NT$2,557
NT$2,940 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Helpful , friendly staff . Good food .

Reviewed on 2025/11/26

CASA MARIMBA
San Simian Lodge

San Simian Lodge

3 out of 5
Apoyo Lagoon San Juan de Oriente Masaya
Book a stay at this beach lodge in San Juan de Oriente. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Staff were very friendly. Food was amazing.

Reviewed on 2026/1/23

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San Simian Lodge
Posada Ecologica La Abuela

Posada Ecologica La Abuela

3 out of 5
La Laguna No 1, Laguna de Apoyo Catarina Masaya
The price is NT$2,588 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
NT$2,588
NT$2,976 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
Able to enjoy nature

Reviewed on 2025/11/27

Posada Ecologica La Abuela
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
The price is NT$1,254 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$1,254
NT$1,442 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
6.8/10 (8 reviews)
Friendly staff, punctual and assertive Rooms were spotless and clean. The area was quiet and peaceful

Reviewed on 2025/12/2

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,951 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
NT$2,951
NT$3,394 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,610 reviews)
S9 good

Reviewed on 2026/2/3

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

4 out of 5
Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua
The price is NT$2,993 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$2,993
NT$3,442 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Managua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Clean. Friendly staff. Family friendly. Good food

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua
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Other neighborhoods around La Laguna

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District VII

While District VII isn't home to many top sights, Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center and Carlos Roberto Huembes Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

District VII
Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes

District V

While visiting District V, you might make a stop by sights like Carlos Roberto Huembes Market and Plaza Las Praderas.

District V
Panoramic view on managua capital city

Las Colinas

Though Las Colinas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Plaza Las Praderas.

Las Colinas
This is a very cute and compact airport. Easy to navigate. It is the main airport in Nicaragua. 12/27/2015

District VI

If you're spending some time in District VI, Lake Managua and Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real are top sights worth seeing.

District VI
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Las Mercedes

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Mercedes and surrounding area, you can visit Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real and Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center.

Las Mercedes
Empty traffic road in Managua

District I

If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing.

District I

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