National Monument

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts.

This stately building once held the official offices of Nicaragua’s president and is surrounded by the fascinating landmarks of Managua’s historic center.

Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.

Learn about the cultural impact of Nicaragua’s favorite modern poet and consider the mythological symbolism of this ornate fountain statue.

Once at the heart of national affairs this neoclassical building is now home to a fascinating science, natural history and art museum.