18 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 get to explore Traces Archaeological Museum Acahualinca and Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian. Relax by the water at Playa de Pochomil and Playa La Boquita. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Managua: Leon (Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas), Church The Recollection, &more), Apoyo (in La Laguna de Apoyo) and Masaya Volcano (in Masaya). Pack the 18th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Parque Acuatico Salvador Allende. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Puerto Salvador Allende, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de La Merced, and stop by Mercado Roberto Huembes.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Managua online day trip planner.

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