17 days in Managua Itinerary

Nicaragua's largest and capital city, Managua remains relatively unknown as a tourist destination, though it boasts a scenic location on the southwestern shore of the Xolotlan Lake.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Traces Archaeological Museum Acahualinca and Centro Cultural Antiguo Convento San Francisco. Your inner history buff will appreciate Santiago of Managua Cathedral and Iglesia de La Merced. Get out of town with these interesting Managua side-trips: Playa La Boquita (in Diriamba), Leon (Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas), &more) and Granada (Parque Xalteva, Old Railway Station, &more). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Puerto Salvador Allende, get a sense of history and politics at PALACIO DE LA CULTURA, look for gifts at Mercado Roberto Huembes, and head outdoors with Dive Nicaragua.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Managua trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.