La Laguna Travel Guide
Managua
Visit La Laguna
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.
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.
Managua Cathedral
Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.
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.
Things to do
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour
Top hotels in La Laguna
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
"I loved it. Very quiet and I had the place to myself. Perfect for unwinding. The staff was fantastic. They were great with my little dog too. Very happy with my choice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
CASA MARIMBA
San Simian Lodge
"Staff were very friendly. Food was amazing."
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Posada Ecologica La Abuela
"Able to enjoy nature"
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
"The house was perfect and the stay was amazing. Our hosts helped us with our trip and we had a fun day at the neighboring beach club when we wanted to venture away from our pool. Highly recommend for a family vacation!!"
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
"Our multigenerational group of 13 absolutely loved our stay. There is no view more magnificent than the view of the Laguna de Apoyo from this place. The transportation and cooking services suggested by Mark also worked fantastically, with warm and attentive staff. Highly, highly recommend!!"
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Where to stay in La Laguna
District I
If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing.
District VI
If you're spending some time in District VI, Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real and Lake Managua are top sights worth seeing.
District V
While visiting District V, you might make a stop by sights like Carlos Roberto Huembes Market and Plaza Las Praderas.
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 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.
