La Laguna

Managua

Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background.
Laguna de Apoyo near Granada, Nicaragua. Geological data suggests that Lake Apoyo originated about 23,000 years ago.
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!
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.

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La Laguna Hotel Deals

CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
$77 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$90 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (4 reviews)
Amazing stay! It has a gorgeous maze of rooms and terraces filled with beautiful plants and decor. Javier in the restaurant is the hardest working, happiest guy. The service was incredible. Email ahead and book massages! I saw a review on noise from another person and it does seem like the people ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

CASA MARIMBA
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 Feb 26 to Feb 27
$47 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (10 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
San Simian Lodge

San Simian Lodge

3 out of 5
Apoyo Lagoon San Juan de Oriente Masaya
Book a stay at this beach lodge in San Juan de Oriente. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Staff were very friendly. Food was amazing.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

San Simian Lodge
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
Posada Ecologica La Abuela

Posada Ecologica La Abuela

3 out of 5
La Laguna No 1, Laguna de Apoyo Catarina Masaya
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$94 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
Able to enjoy nature

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Posada Ecologica La Abuela
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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Other neighborhoods around La Laguna

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District VII

While District VII isn't home to many top sights, Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center and Carlos Roberto Huembes Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

District VII
Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes

District V

While visiting District V, you might make a stop by sights like Carlos Roberto Huembes Market and Plaza Las Praderas.

District V
Panoramic  view on managua capital city

Las Colinas

Though Las Colinas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Plaza Las Praderas.

Las Colinas
This is a very cute and compact airport. Easy to navigate. It is the main airport in Nicaragua. 12/27/2015

District VI

If you're spending some time in District VI, Lake Managua and Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real are top sights worth seeing.

District VI
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Las Mercedes

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Mercedes and surrounding area, you can visit Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real and Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center.

Las Mercedes
Empty traffic road in Managua

District I

If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing.

District I


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