La Laguna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Western Nicaragua which includes outdoor art, a coastal town and street scenes

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 which includes a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Granada Cathedral

5/5(1 review)

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 which includes 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 which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Managua Cathedral

5/5(1 review)

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

Managua Cathedral
Casa Presidencial showing an administrative building and a statue or sculpture

Presidential House

4/5(1 review)

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

Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center

During your trip to Managua, you can do some window-shopping at Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center

Activities

Nicaragua, Its Architecture

Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica

AU$366
per adult
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Masaya Volcano Combo Tour 4 in 1 Day

Masaya Volcano Combo Tour 4 in 1 Day

AU$127
per adult
Masaya Volcano Combo Tour 4 in 1 Day
Mombacho Natural Reserve and Canopy Adventure

Mombacho Natural Reserve and Canopy Adventure

AU$173
per adult
Mombacho Natural Reserve and Canopy Adventure
From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island

From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island

AU$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Granada: Full-Day Trip to Ometepe Island
Cascada Blanca

Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada

AU$106
per adult
Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

AU$56
per adult
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best La Laguna Hotel Deals

Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Masaya
Stay at this vacation home in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Augusto C Sandino Library are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Gorgeous
"We stayed 8 days and will definitely return. Beautiful pool, house, property, lagoon for swimming, and surrounded by natural beauty. We met the owners twice and they were very friendly. They even had an anniversary cake delivered for my wife’s sister’s anniversary mid week. The staff were very friendly ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

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Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Posada Ecologica La Abuela
Posada Ecologica La Abuela
3 out of 5
La Laguna No 1, Laguna de Apoyo, Catarina, Masaya
The price is AU$153 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and San Sebastian Church are ...
7.8/10 Good! (44 reviews)
",.When we arrived was not power, not ready my room 2pm. But we love the view, but next time we not going in winter( raining). Abuela y Abuelo❤️❤️❤️ staff very good.❤️"

Reviewed on 29 Sep. 2024

Posada Ecologica La Abuela
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino, 200 m North of Laguna de Apoyo, Catarina, Masaya
Fully refundable
The price is AU$143 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Augusto C Sandino Library ...
6/10 (5 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
San Simian Lodge
San Simian Lodge
3 out of 5
Apoyo Lagoon, San Juan de Oriente, Masaya
The price is AU$131 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach lodge in San Juan de Oriente. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Augusto C ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Excellent place to stay for a few days
"Excellent place, lovely views, amazing food, great staff, comfy rooms with amazing showers. Two nights wasn’t enough"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

San Simian Lodge
Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
Laguna de Apoyo
Stay at this vacation home in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Augusto C Sandino Library are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Wonderful family home
"We had an excellent stay. The house was great and the pool was perfect. We used the paddle board and kayak. The water was wonderful. We highly recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

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Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte, Managua
The price is AU$165 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
Best airport location
"Clean, basic and excellent access to or from airport. Easy transfer, helpful staff, decent food and good location for arriving into or leaving Managua. Nothing fancy but property is clean and well kept."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
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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 Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo.

District V
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District VI

If you're spending some time in District VI, Lake Managua and Pharaoh's Casino 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 Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center and Carlos Roberto Huembes Market.

Las Mercedes
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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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Villa Fontana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villa Fontana and surrounding area, you can visit Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro.

Villa Fontana

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