About Managua
Managua is the capital of Nicaragua, home to around 973,087 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Managua
1
Old Cathedral of Managua
2
Plaza de la Revolucion
3
Museum National Palace of the Culture
4
Monumento a Ruben Dario
5
Museum of Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
Budget travel
Free things to do in Managua
Old Cathedral of Managua
Plaza de la Revolucion
Monumento a Ruben Dario
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Old Cathedral of Managua
- Visit Plaza de la Revolucion
- Visit Museum National Palace of the Culture
- Eat at Los Ranchos
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Monumento a Ruben Dario
- Visit Museum of Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
- Eat at La Plancha
Where to eat
Local favourites
Los Ranchos
A steak house that is so good, it spawned a chain in South Florida. Has been popular with locals for lunch and dinner since the days of Somo
La Plancha
Steak house. Their signature plate is the name of the restaurant: La Plancha. Comes with mashed potatoes and plantains on a hot grill.
Le Café de Paris
French restaurant. Taken care personally by its proprietor and chef, Jeaninne. Very good wines. Ask for its famous foie gras, green salad an
Asados El Gueguense
great local cuisine. Large selection of local meat dishes.
La Cocina de Doña Haydée
a good taste of local Nicaraguan cuisine. 3 locations - Original off the Carretera Masaya km 4.5 (not far from Metrocentro), another near th
El Rincon Salvadoreno
fantastic Salvadorian pupusas and fruit juices in a pleasant outdoor area
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$
Hotel Mozonte
Seems to be the about the best-reputation lower-end conventional lodging as of 2024, but don't expect too much. Has a pool. Seems to have a
- $
Hotel Yolaina
24 rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, hot water, wireless Internet, and cable TV. Hotel has 24-hour security, a pool and breakfast
Hotel Europa
Has clean, comfortable rooms for about US$30/night. It is owned by a Spanish guy.
- $
Hotel Mansión Teodolinda
Has nice rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, a pool and a restaurant. It was the well-known house of a family until the revolution, hence
- $
Casa De Huespedes Santos
is the most renowned budget place in town—or at least the cheapest. This place might be handy for backpackers. Don't expect too much from th
Shopping
- Galería Codice
- Mercado Oriental
- Metrocentro
- Mercado Huembes
- Mercado Mayoreo
Nightlife
- Art Cafe
Museums & culture
- Old Cathedral of Managua
- Museum National Palace of the Culture
- Monumento a Ruben Dario
- Museum of Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
In pictures
Managua gallery
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