Catarina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
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.
incredible view
Overlooking the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo.

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CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
The price is AU$132 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$132
26 Feb - 27 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Amazing stay! It has a gorgeous maze of rooms and terraces filled with beautiful plants and decor. Javier in the restaurant is the hardest working, happiest guy. The service was incredible. Email ahead and book massages! I saw a review on noise from another person and it does seem like the people ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

CASA MARIMBA
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
Fully refundable
The price is AU$66 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$66
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 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 20 Feb 2026

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Hotel El Balcón

Hotel El Balcón

2.5 out of 5
Rotonda de Catarina Catarina Masaya
The price is AU$48 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$48
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an on-site winery and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Augusto C Sandino ...
Hotel El Balcón
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 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 20 Feb 2026

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool

Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool

Masaya Masaya
Stay at this holiday home in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Beautiful space and wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the kayaks, the beautiful pool and it was great having access to the Laguna. The owner was easy to contact and very accommodating. The property manager was wonderful as were all the workers. Great experience, we would love to come back!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Laguna de Apoyo Masaya Department
Stay at this holiday home in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Host was extremely friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
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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