La Laguna Travel Guide

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.

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in La Laguna

CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
The price is 2.114.262 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
2.114.262 ₫
2.431.401 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are located ...
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 16 Feb 2026

CASA MARIMBA
Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo

3 out of 5
Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya
The price is 1.057.131 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
1.057.131 ₫
1.215.701 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 20 Feb 2026

Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo
San Simian Lodge

San Simian Lodge

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

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

San Simian Lodge
Posada Ecologica La Abuela

Posada Ecologica La Abuela

3 out of 5
La Laguna No 1, Laguna de Apoyo Catarina Masaya
The price is 2.147.252 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
2.147.252 ₫
2.469.340 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & 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 27 Nov 2025

Posada Ecologica La Abuela
Apoyo Resort & Conference Center

Apoyo Resort & Conference Center

2 out of 5
Laguna de Apoyo lakefront Catarina Masaya Department
Stay at this beach hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are ...
7.6/10 Good! (66 reviews)
Rude staff except for Ruddy, he was the only person that helped us… front desk is terrible, restaurant closes at 6pm after that you’re on your own! Wouldn’t recommend

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2021

Apoyo Resort & Conference Center
Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua
The price is 2.074.678 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.074.678 ₫
2.385.880 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,661 reviews)
Room was clean. The staff was incredible. super nice! and helpful. Always eat at La Pergola and never been disappointed. Food excellent and service, impecable!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
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 neighbourhoods around La Laguna

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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.

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

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.

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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