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.
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.
Vista laguna de apoyo

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Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
$41 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$47 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 reviews)
This hotel is changing management it seems (Feb 2026) so things like restaurant, beach equipment etc aren’t ready. But the setup is very pretty! There are some rooms down the hill which are really nice with patios. We were in the main building which was totally fine. Has AC, clean, bathroom works ...

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
$76 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$89 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, loved the vibes everywhere. So many spots to sit and relax. The lagoon is absolutely beautiful! The food was great. Would stay here again and again!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

CASA MARIMBA
Pacaya Lodge & Spa

Pacaya Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Comarca Pacaya Catarina
$145 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$167 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
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! (89 reviews)
Amazing hotel. Staff was killer. Food was great. Unbeatable views.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Pacaya Lodge & Spa
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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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 reviews)
This hotel is changing management it seems (Feb 2026) so things like restaurant, beach equipment etc aren’t ready. But the setup is very pretty! There are some rooms down the hill which are really nice with patios. We were in the main building which was totally fine. Has AC, clean, bathroom works ...

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
Beautiful space and wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the kayaks, the beautiful pool and it was great having access to the Laguna. The owner was easy to contact and very accommodating. The property manager was wonderful as were all the workers. Great experience, we would love to come back!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Host was extremely friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 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

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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

4.5/5(64 reviews)

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

4/5(30 reviews)

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

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

4/5(24 reviews)

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

Las Isletas Boat Tour

Las Isletas Boat Tour

$45
per adult
Las Isletas Boat Tour
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

$35
per adult
Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking 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
Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages

Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages

$60
per adult
Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages
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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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