Title: Visit Diriá: Best of Diriá Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Diriá](https://expedia.ca/Diria-Hotels.d6351006.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Diriá](https://expedia.ca/Diria-Vacation-Rentals.d6351006.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Diriá Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Diria.d6351006.Car-Rental-Guide)[Diriá Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Diria.d6351006.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Diriá ## Travel Guide ![Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/ff7e032d-eba8-470c-b812-fc2712cd404d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Apoyo Lagoon rests in the crater of an extinct volcano. At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/ff7e032d-eba8-470c-b812-fc2712cd404d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If your looking for something to do to cool off in Nicaragua's heat, head to Laguna de Apoyo just outside Managua. Resorts line the rim of this volcanic Crater Lake and you can sit by the lakeside enjoying piña colodas. Swimming here is great though there's not much in the way of beaches. Spend the day or stay over night and be prepared to chill. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/5c9776e5-9878-4fbd-b1de-12b89dc411d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Laguna de Apoyo, a giant carter lake that formed after a volcano imploded on itself. You can see smoking Mombacho Volcano in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351135/97697787-b7bd-4a24-940e-16fcc6f6f23f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Laguna de Apoyo. If you've ever wanted to go swimming in the crater lake of an extinct volcano, go here! Such a stunning place and very close to Managua.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/f2ea5799-7daa-4007-b4aa-570a0f589faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Diriá - Diriá Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Diriá ![Best Western Las Mercedes Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/174200/174102/cadfa25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Las Mercedes Airport Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $115 CA $132 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,620 reviews) Huge hotel spread over large block. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The pool was an unexpected treat although I did not go in. Good dinner. Fair breakfast. Looking a little dated. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=174102&PinnedHotelID=174102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351006) ![Airport X Managua Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10360000/10356100/10356046/16706f26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Airport X Managua Hotel Frente Iglesia Managua CA $49 CA $57 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) It was cheap and and a ride was easily arranged with the hotel ahead of time. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=10356046&PinnedHotelID=10356046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351006) ![Hotel Contempo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3580000/3575400/3575317/eeeaee86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Contempo KM 11 Carretera Masaya 400 metros Managua Managua CA $122 CA $141 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews) Staff is always respectful & friendly. Food is amazing & they have a new menu with incredible choices. Rooms are comfortable but we experienced mosquitoes both nights. We appreciate everyone at Contempo! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3575317&PinnedHotelID=3575317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351006) [See all 249 properties in Diriá](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6351006) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081400/105081390/a4ce5ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel-Selvazul Laguna Apoyo Del Gancho de Camino Catarina Masaya Stay at this villa in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ... 6.8/10 (8 reviews) Friendly staff, punctual and assertive Rooms were spotless and clean. The area was quiet and peaceful Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Catarina-Hotels-Hotel-Selvazul-Laguna-Apoyo.h105081390.Hotel-Information) ![Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34581100/34581017/750f9be5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Waterfront Home on Laguna de Apoyo with Infinity Pool Masaya Masaya Stay at this vacation home in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews) I am so grateful for to have found this spot. The host were very warming and nice. I was looking for a place to stay last minute due to another property faild to come thru. I was looking for a place around 1am in Nicaragua. I thought to myself it’s 1am, and we may have to wait to the morning or next ... Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Catarina-Hotels-Waterfront-Home-On-Laguna-De-Apoyo-With-Infinity-Pool.h34581017.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy apartment in phenomenal Managua with WiFi, AC, garache and kitchen.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107510000/107506400/107506336/w1226h691x2y0-a4b859a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy apartment in phenomenal Managua with WiFi, AC, garache and kitchen. Managua Managua Department Stay at this apartment in Managua. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plaza Las Praderas and Plaza Once are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Hotels-Cozy-Apartment-In-Phenomenal-Managua-With-WiFi.h107506336.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Diriá](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6351006&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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At the lookout point there are many shops/vendors and places to eat and a restroom (for a price). It's very windy and much cooler up there so bring layers! This is a must see when in Nicaragua!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/ff7e032d-eba8-470c-b812-fc2712cd404d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Juan de Oriente - Cities near Diriá - Places of interest [Granada](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193)[Managua](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704)[Diriomo](https://expedia.ca/Diriomo.dx3000475548)[Nandaime](https://expedia.ca/Nandaime.dx3000479619)[Niquinohomo](https://expedia.ca/Niquinohomo.dx3000480209)[San Juan de Oriente](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-De-Oriente.dx553248635823315644) - [Laguna de Apoyo ](https://expedia.ca/Laguna-De-Apoyo-Nicaragua.d6351135.Vacation-Attraction) - [Granada Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Central ](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Central-Managua.d6111604.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chapel of Maria Auxiliadora ](https://expedia.ca/Chapel-Of-Maria-Auxiliadora-Managua.d6319889.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes ](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Nuestra-Senora-De-Las-Mercedes-Managua.d6319895.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Train Station ](https://expedia.ca/Old-Train-Station-Managua.d553248621532965115.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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