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
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
$93 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
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
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! (48 reviews)
Absolutely a slice of paradise on earth! If the Garden of Eden and Swiss Family Robinson had a baby it would be San Simian! Food was best we’ve had in all of Nicaragua. Amazing property with unbelievable terraced gardens down to the pebble beach, where you can go tubing, kayaking or swimming. Our ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

San Simian Lodge
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$88 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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 ...
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
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 Jan 26 to Jan 27
$94 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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 ...
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!
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.

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 Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo.

District V
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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 Carlos Roberto Huembes Market.

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 Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center and Carlos Roberto Huembes Market.

Las Mercedes
colourful city!!

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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