Hacienda Iguana Golf and Beach Club (Playa Colorado) – opened in 2004, these two lots in the Hacienda Iguana Golf and Beach Club development, near Tola, are strategically placed along the 9-hole golf course with spectacular views of lakes, greens and fairways. Located 2 ½ hours southeast of Managua, the highlight of the course is […]
Cerro Negro Volcano (25 km. northeast of León) – this young, active volcano located just outside of the regional town of Léon, attracts backpacker-type tourists (in particular). Such individuals take sand (and snow) boards and slide down the side of the volcano (since the surface is covered in volcanic sand). This volcano, unlike others, is […]
Apoyo Lagoon (Km. 37.5, Carretera Masaya) – located less than an hour outside of Managua, this lagoon is actually a crater formed by a volcanic explosion of one of Nicaragua’s many volcanoes, and is now filled with fresh water. Swimmers as well as water sports enthusiasts come here. Several restaurants at the rim of the […]
Estadio Nacional Dennis Martínez – this stadium was built in 1948 and was the largest in Central America at the end of its construction (surviving the 1972 mega earthquake). The stadium was named in honor of Nicaragua first baseball player to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). It currently acts as a venue for both […]
Plaza Inter (Av. Bolívar, Costado Norte del Hotel Crowne Plaza, Managua) – opened in 1998, this is a smaller mall compared to what’s now in Managua (with 65 stores). Much of what’s here are local & regional brand ítems that appeal to lower income locals (many ítems found here are cheaper “Made in China” goods).
Centro Comercial Managua (Colonia Centroaméricana e/Colegio Salvador Mendieta, Managua) – this shopping center was built a year alter the big earthquake in this country (1972), attracting over 200 mostly local and regional retailers.
Multicentro Las Americas (Semaforos de Villa Progreso 1 cuadra al Oeste, Managua) – this shopping center has around 147 retailers (competing with Galerias Santo Domingo and Metrocentro for the same upper & middle income consumers). This has become a favorite among families with small children.
Metrocentro (Paseo de la Unión Europea, Managua, Managua) – this is part of a chain of shopping malls located throughout Central America. The Managua branch of this mall chain has 120 retailers, a food court, a supermarket, and a movie theater. Adjacent to this mall is the upscale InterContinental Hotel.
Galerias Santo Domingo (km. 7 Carretera Masaya, Managua) – this is perhaps the most upscale mall not only in Managua, but anywhere in Nicaragua. This mall boasts over 130 retailers, including international brands such as Benetton, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Mango, Nine West, Nautica, Steve Madden, and Tommy Hilfiger. There are also over 20 restaurants, […]
XS (in front of TGIF’s Carretera Masaya, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is another hotspot for Managua’s young crowd that’s into electronic dance and house music. A Miami-style “dress to impress” code is the order of the day (or evening) here.