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

Metrocentro

During your trip to Managua, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Metrocentro. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Metrocentro

Activities

Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

AU$59
per adult
Las Isletas: Kayak Tour
Nicaragua, Its Architecture

Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica

AU$349
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Las Isletas Boat Tour

Las Isletas Boat Tour

AU$69
per adult
Las Isletas Boat Tour
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package

AU$8
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

AU$53
per adult
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour
Las Isletas: Boat Tour

Las Isletas: Boat Tour

AU$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Las Isletas: Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best La Laguna Hotel Deals

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
The price is AU$135 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$135
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
6.6/10 (6 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
Stay at this 3-star 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! (43 reviews)
"I have visited Laguna de Apoyo many times, and I’ve stayed at several different resorts. This one by far was my favorite. Peaceful, tranquil, and a great value. Beautiful natural area with good vibes. The attention to detail provided by the owner and the staff solidify my decision to stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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San Simian Lodge
CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo, del triangulo a 1.5 km NO mano izq, Catarina
The price is AU$116 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$116
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Lovely place by pristine Laguna de Apoyo. Unusual and lovely music at the bar emblematic of the good taste that generally presides."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

CASA MARIMBA
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 Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"I am so grateful for to have found this spot. The host were very warming and nice. I was looking for a place to stay last minute due to another property faild to come thru. I was looking for a place around 1am in Nicaragua. I thought to myself it’s 1am, and we may have to wait to the morning or next ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

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Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte, Managua
The price is AU$110 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$110
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,419 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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 AU$160 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$160
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,020 reviews)
"Excelentes"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua
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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
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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
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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 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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