Diriá Travel Guide

Tourist 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!
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.

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Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
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The price is AU$130 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,685 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Airport X Managua Hotel

Airport X Managua Hotel

3 out of 5
Frente Iglesia Managua
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The price is AU$66 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$66
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
It was solid for a night before a flight, the wifi wasnt reallt working and there was alot of ants in the bathroom, like a scary amount

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Airport X Managua Hotel
Hotel Contempo

Hotel Contempo

4 out of 5
KM 11 Carretera Masaya 400 metros Managua Managua
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (530 reviews)
Hotel limpio, servicio excelente, su cocina muy sabrosa todo lo que consumía y habitacion confortable. Solo el detalle de que el sonido del pasillo se escuchaba todo y es algo molesto. Y en la terraza de la piscina los tornillos de fuera. Uno de ellos me lastimó el pie. Pero es un gran staff atendiendo ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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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
Cozy apartment in phenomenal Managua with WiFi, AC, garache and kitchen.

Cozy apartment in phenomenal Managua with WiFi, AC, garache and kitchen.

Managua Managua Department
Stay at this apartment in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plaza Las Praderas and Plaza Once are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Cozy apartment in phenomenal Managua with WiFi, AC, garache and kitchen.
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
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