Catarina

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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.
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.
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.
incredible view
Overlooking the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo.
Hotel El Balcón

Hotel El Balcón

2.5 out of 5
Rotonda de Catarina Catarina Masaya
$25 nightly
The price is $29 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$29 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, an attached 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 Sep 5, 2025

Hotel El Balcón
CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
$77 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$90 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Helpful , friendly staff . Good food .

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

CASA MARIMBA
Pacaya Lodge & Spa

Pacaya Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Comarca Pacaya Catarina
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Fantastic experience at Pacaya. We booked a Casita and it was exceptional. Beautiful views, large deck and a well

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Dec 2, 2025

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool

Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool

Masaya Masaya
Stay at this vacation home in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Oct 4, 2025

Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool
Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

Laguna de Apoyo Masaya Department
Stay at this vacation home in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
The house, setting and amenities were beautiful and extremely enjoyable for a 3 day 5 family vacation. The beds were comfortable, and the abundance of table space and comfortable seating indoors and out were conducive to very enjoyable meals and time spent together. Our hosts were very kind, responsive ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!
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Popular places to visit

Western Nicaragua which includes tropical scenes, a coastal town and street scenes

Puerto Salvador Allende

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

Puerto Salvador Allende
Granada Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Granada Cathedral

Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.

Granada Cathedral
Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes showing markets and street scenes

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.

Carlos Roberto Huembes Market
Managua Cathedral which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Managua Cathedral

Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.

Managua Cathedral
Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua

Calle la Calzada

You can enjoy retail therapy at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Calle la Calzada
Casa Presidencial which includes a statue or sculpture and an administrative buidling

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.

Presidential House

Things to do

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

$28
per adult
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour
Las Isletas Boat Tour

Las Isletas Boat Tour

$45
per adult
Las Isletas Boat Tour
Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

$39
per adult
Las Isletas: Kayak Tour
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour

Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour

$35
per adult
Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour
Las Isletas: Boat Tour

Las Isletas: Boat Tour

$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Las Isletas: Boat Tour
Nicaragua, Its Architecture

Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica

$232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
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Cities near Catarina

Granada Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and a city

Granada

Managua which includes a city and a sunset

Managua

Lac de lave dans le cratère Santiago sur le volcan Masaya au Nicaragua

Masaya

Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!

Diriá

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