Catarina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
The price is ₹2,753 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹2,753
₹3,165 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an on-site winery and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Augusto C Sandino ...
Hotel El Balcón
CASA MARIMBA

CASA MARIMBA

3 out of 5
Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,349 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹7,349
₹8,464 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (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 27 Feb 2026

CASA MARIMBA
Pacaya Lodge & Spa

Pacaya Lodge & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Comarca Pacaya Catarina
The price is ₹13,284 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹13,284
₹15,277 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Amazing hotel. Staff was killer. Food was great. Unbeatable views.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Pacaya Lodge & Spa
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Los Altos Apartments & Studios

Los Altos Apartments & Studios

4 out of 5
Club Terraza 600 metros al sur Managua MN
Stay at this aparthotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Los Robles Park ...
Los Altos Apartments & Studios
Verona Aparthotel

Verona Aparthotel

3 out of 5
Reparto San Juan, Sur de la UCA Managua
Stay at this aparthotel in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Centro Cultural Pablo Antonio Cuadra and Centro ...
Verona Aparthotel
Casa Milo

Casa Milo

3 out of 5
57 calle sureste Managua MN
Stay at this holiday home in Managua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Pharaoh's Casino and Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Especial y acogedora estaría allí todas las veces que vaya a Managua

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Casa Milo
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Popular places to visit

Western Nicaragua showing outdoor art, 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 which includes a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Granada Cathedral

3/5(1 review)

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 featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Managua Cathedral

3/5(1 review)

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 do some window-shopping 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 an administrative building and a statue or sculpture

Presidential House

3/5(1 review)

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

Cities near Catarina

Granada Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and a city

Granada

Managua showing a sunset and a city

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!

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