30 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Managua: Leon (Cerro Negro Volcano, Church The Recollection, &more), La Laguna de Apoyo (Apoyo & Centro de Visitantes Reserva natural Laguna de Apoyo) and Granada (Alcaldia Municipal, Mombacho, &more). Pack the 18th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Parque Acuatico Salvador Allende. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Puerto Salvador Allende, discover the deep blue sea with Dive Nicaragua, pause for some serene contemplation at Santiago of Managua Cathedral, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Ayurveda Marma Spa.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Managua planning app.

Kampala, Uganda to Managua is an approximately 32-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time to Central Standard Time is minus 9 hours.