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 showing tropical scenes, outdoor art and a coastal town

Puerto Salvador Allende

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 featuring a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Granada Cathedral

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 street scenes and markets

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market

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 showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Managua Cathedral

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 do some window-shopping 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 showing an administrative buidling and a statue or sculpture

Presidential House

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

Things to do

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

RM112
per adult
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour
Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

RM156
per adult
Las Isletas: Kayak Tour
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour

Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour

RM140
per adult
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour
Boat Tour

Boat Tour and Granada City Tour

RM541
per adult
Boat Tour and Granada City Tour
Las Isletas Boat Tour

Las Isletas Boat Tour

RM180
per adult
Las Isletas Boat Tour
Las Isletas: Boat Tour

Las Isletas: Boat Tour

RM180
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Las Isletas: Boat Tour
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Top hotels in La Laguna

CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM318 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
RM318
RM366 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Helpful , friendly staff . Good food .

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

CASA MARIMBA
San Simian Lodge

San Simian Lodge

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

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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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 RM322 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
RM322
RM371 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 27 Nov 2025

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 RM156 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
RM156
RM179 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 2 Dec 2025

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
The price is RM368 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM368
RM423 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,615 reviews)
Clean rooms and great staff. Breakfast buffet very good. No security latch on room door and no hot water.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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 RM373 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
RM373
RM429 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Clean. Friendly staff. Family friendly. Good food

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around La Laguna

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District VII

Though District VII may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center and Carlos Roberto Huembes Market.

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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Colinas and surrounding area, you can visit 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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