Managua, Nicaragua

Managua Nicaragua

Managua is the capital and the commercial, industrial and cultural centre of Nicaragua. The city lies on the shores of Lake Managua. One of its best features is its surroundings – lakes, mountains and volcanoes can be seen from all over the city, especially from the viewpoint at Laguna Tiscapa. Tiscapa Lagoon is a volcanic lagoon formed in the crater of the old Tiscapa Volcano and is one of the city’s most important sights. It’s located between Old and New Managua. The old town centre on the lakeshore is home to many of the city’s tourist attractions, including impressive colonial-style buildings, the Concha Acústica – a beautifully designed stage used for music festivals and public events – and the National Palace, an impressive neoclassical building on the Plaza de la Revolución. Nearby is one of Managua’s signature landmarks, now a ruin: the striking Old Cathedral, built in 1929. The shell of this neoclassical building still stands in the heart of the Monumental Area. Opposite the Old Cathedral of Managua, and facing the National Palace, is the Museo Nacional, which displays numerous artefacts telling the story of Nicaragua from prehistoric times to the present day, along with an exhibition of contemporary Nicaraguan art. The city’s main landmark, the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with its white form reminiscent of a Mayan pyramid, rises above the city. Chaotic yet fascinating, Managua is a perfect base for exploring the nearby lagoons, the nature reserves of Montebelli and Chocoyero–El Brujo, lively beaches such as Pochomil, and the hot springs at El Trapiche.
Recommended airport
Managua Intl (MGA)
Points of interest
Nearby destinations
  • Granada a 39.80 km
  • Montelimar a 41.37 km
  • Masaya a 26.54 km
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