Title: Catarina Travel Guide: Best of Catarina, Managua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Catarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarina-Hotels.d6360680.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Catarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarina-Holiday-Rentals.d6360680.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Catarina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Catarina.d6360680.Car-Hire-Guide)[Catarina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarina.d6360680.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Catarina Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/5c9776e5-9878-4fbd-b1de-12b89dc411d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/5c9776e5-9878-4fbd-b1de-12b89dc411d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/f2ea5799-7daa-4007-b4aa-570a0f589faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![incredible view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360680/d757962f-7dcb-43f0-81fe-81e868ae323f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Overlooking the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/682987af-fd02-4c5d-a777-b90680d37c2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Catarina Things to do - Top hotels in Catarina - Top Holiday Rentals in Catarina ![CASA MARIMBA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117140300/117140294/9ce7136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CASA MARIMBA Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina £65 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Helpful , friendly staff . Good food . Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=117140294&PinnedHotelID=117140294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360680) ![Hotel El Balcón](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45680000/45672500/45672460/16d79d7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel El Balcón Rotonda de Catarina Catarina Masaya £24 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an on-site winery and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Augusto C Sandino ... 9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews) Private parking and Pepperoni the dog on site was a blast to meet!! The staff was absolutely excellent. The value for the price is incredible Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=45672460&PinnedHotelID=45672460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360680) ![Pacaya Lodge & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12630000/12628400/12628346/f52525c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacaya Lodge & Spa Comarca Pacaya Catarina Stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) Amazing hotel. Staff was killer. Food was great. Unbeatable views. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=12628346&PinnedHotelID=12628346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360680) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=12628346&PinnedHotelID=12628346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6360680) [See all 355 properties in Catarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6360680) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081400/105081390/a4ce5ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo 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 ... 6.8/10 (8 reviews) Friendly staff, punctual and assertive Rooms were spotless and clean. The area was quiet and peaceful Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarina-Hotels-Hotel-Selvazul-Laguna-Apoyo.h105081390.Hotel-Information) ![Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581100/34581017/750f9be5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (46 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catarina-Hotels-Waterfront-Home-On-Laguna-De-Apoyo-With-Infinity-Pool.h34581017.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656300/33656284/9938b401_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo! Laguna de Apoyo Masaya Department 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! (44 reviews) Host was extremely friendly and attentive. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Managua-Hotels-Beautiful-Guest-House-Right-On-The-Laguna-De-Apoyo.h33656284.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Catarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6360680&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Catarina hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6360680&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Western Nicaragua showing outdoor art, a coastal town and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532962589/121f4253-8920-477a-ae6f-91fe27730f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Salvador Allende Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Salvador-Allende-District-I.d553248621532962589.Attraction) ![Granada Cathedral which includes a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/037aa52c-becd-411b-aa4f-b5f64087fe86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada Cathedral 3/5(1 review) Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Attraction) ![Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes showing markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111616/62ef27d4-5d54-4cec-baf0-6b99840d70d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Attraction) ![Managua Cathedral featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111584/818e510a-9de3-4764-8603-fc205a2d0451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Managua Cathedral 3/5(1 review) Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Managua-Cathedral-District-I.d6111584.Attraction) ![Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346312/221c5d14-e182-4a3f-93fe-acddda4ff720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Calle la Calzada You can do some window-shopping at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Calle-La-Calzada.d6346312.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Casa Presidencial which includes an administrative building and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111586/726589a8-0d6a-41a4-826f-b0cbd439c3fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidential House 3/5(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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Presidential-House-Managua.d6111586.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514080/d296c9d9-c54d-4ce0-be6d-0bc02113dd30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-walking-tour.a4514080.activity-details) ![Las Isletas Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49844013/d53e3a91-a487-4709-956d-318271b1d70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas Boat Tour £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a49844013.activity-details) ![Las Isletas: Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526864/b366b1f5-6c37-4e77-ad96-b144f3fda729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas: Kayak Tour £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-kayak-tour.a4526864.activity-details) ![Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49839281/77a1db00-db28-453a-961d-c21749e4b7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-and-walking-tour.a49839281.activity-details) ![Las Isletas: Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577039/e4725504-6686-4c32-9367-6981dc7098e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Isletas: Boat Tour £33 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a4577039.activity-details) ![Nicaragua, Its Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406839/82635267-a8b1-4511-9a17-28563b5066b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica £169 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-expedition-from-costa-rica.a2406839.activity-details) [See all activities in Catarina](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Catarina.d6360680.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Catarina ![Managua showing a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053704/2cca99cf-1cef-47c2-9bf2-56e1dba00884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Managua ![Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143663/5c4518ec-ed15-415a-883b-a9a7559fa064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Masaya - Cities near Catarina - Places of interest [Managua](https://expedia.co.uk/Managua.dx6053704)[Masaya](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya.dx6143663) - [Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Multicentro-Las-Americas-Shopping-Center-Bello-Horizonte.d6182615.Attraction) - [Carlos Roberto Huembes Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Attraction) - [UNAN ](https://expedia.co.uk/UNAN-District-I.d553248621532965213.Attraction) - [Masaya Old Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Masaya-Old-Market-Masaya.d6111618.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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