La Laguna Travel Guide
Managua
Popular places to visit
Puerto Salvador Allende
Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.
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.
Granada Cathedral
Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.
Managua Cathedral
Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.
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.
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.
Things to do
Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour
Volcán Másaya Caminata por Cerro Comalito & Laguna de Apoyo
Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada
Top hotels in La Laguna
San Simian Lodge
Absolutely a slice of paradise on earth! If the Garden of Eden and Swiss Family Robinson had a baby it would be San Simian! Food was best we’ve had in all of Nicaragua. Amazing property with unbelievable terraced gardens down to the pebble beach, where you can go tubing, kayaking or swimming. Our ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
CASA MARIMBA
Helpful , friendly staff . Good food .
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Friendly staff, punctual and assertive Rooms were spotless and clean. The area was quiet and peaceful
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Posada Ecologica La Abuela
Able to enjoy nature
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua
Clean room, inviting atmosphere and very friendly staff. Highly recommend for stays in Managua. The $5 shuttle to the airport also makes going back and forth very easy.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Ok
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Laguna
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 V
While visiting District V, you might make a stop by sights like Carlos Roberto Huembes Market and Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo.
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 Carlos Roberto Huembes Market.
District VI
If you're spending some time in District VI, Lake Managua and Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real are top sights worth seeing.
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.
District I
If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing.
