District V Travel Guide
Managua
Visit District V
Popular places to visit
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.
Puerto Salvador Allende
Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.
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.
Plaza Once
During your trip to Managua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Once. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada
Top hotels in District V
Hotel Contempo
Love this place. The best place I have stayed in Managua. The staff are really incredible and attentive. Been here enough times that I no longer need to order coffee or breakfast as they automatically bring what I like as soon as they see me. All of the staff have been great!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Los Altos Express
Los Altos Apartments & Studios
The place was nice and also the staff. Hotels.com needs to update the map location
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Casa Inti
Big shoutout to Bryan, Victoria and all the staff here. They were super friendly and accomodating during my first day in Nicaragua, making me feel welcome and helping me to settle in to the country. They all went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and being looked after. Big shoutout ...
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Hotel Nicte
I booked a room with a refrigerator, however upon check in - they had no room available with a refrigerator. I had to upgrade my room to the next available room, hence the hotel staff charged me an additional $82 dollars per night. The hotel and the staff were amazing. The room charges were not ...
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
Great
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District V
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.
District I
If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Altamira
While visiting Altamira, you might make a stop by sights like Códice Espacio Cultural and Nueva Catedral.
Los Robles
While visiting Los Robles, you might make a stop by sights like Metrocentro and Códice Espacio Cultural.
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.
