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
Rotonda Ruben Dario
6
Tiscapa Lagoon
7
Parque Loma de Tiscapa
8
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 Rotonda Ruben Dario
- Visit Tiscapa Lagoon
- Eat at La Plancha
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Parque Loma de Tiscapa
- Visit Museum of Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
- Visit Dennis Martinez National Stadium
- Eat at Le Café de Paris
Where to eat
Los Ranchos
La Plancha
Le Café de Paris
Asados El Gueguense
La Cocina de Doña Haydée
El Rincon Salvadoreno
Where to stay
- Casa De Huespedes Santos
- Casa de Huéspedes Bolonia
- La Bicicleta Hostal
- Managua Backpackers Inn
- Hotel Mozonte
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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