Title: Visit Catarina: Best of Catarina Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Catarina

## Travel Guide

![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)

![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)

![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)

![incredible view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360680/d757962f-7dcb-43f0-81fe-81e868ae323f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Overlooking the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354991/682987af-fd02-4c5d-a777-b90680d37c2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Catarina

Things to do

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![CASA MARIMBA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117150000/117140300/117140294/9ce7136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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CASA MARIMBA

Plan de Laguna de Apoyo Catarina 

CA $110

CA $127 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Laguna de Apoyo and Mirador de Catarina are ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Helpful , friendly staff . Good food .

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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Hotel El Balcón

Rotonda de Catarina Catarina Masaya

CA $40

CA $47 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free WiFi, an attached winery, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Augusto C Sandino ...

9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)

Private parking and Pepperoni the dog on site was a blast to meet!! The staff was absolutely excellent. The value for the price is incredible

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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Pacaya Lodge & Spa

Comarca Pacaya Catarina 

CA $181

CA $209 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Catarina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mirador de Catarina and Laguna de Apoyo are ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)

Amazing hotel. Staff was killer. Food was great. Unbeatable views.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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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 ...

7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)

Clean room, spacious with TV and air conditioning, just steps away from the lagoon.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

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![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)

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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)

Beautiful space and wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the kayaks, the beautiful pool and it was great having access to the Laguna. The owner was easy to contact and very accommodating. The property manager was wonderful as were all the workers. Great experience, we would love to come back!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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![Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656300/33656284/9938b401_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Beautiful Guest House right on the Laguna de Apoyo!

 Laguna de Apoyo Masaya Department

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 ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)

Host was extremely friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Western Nicaragua which includes a coastal town, street scenes and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532962589/121f4253-8920-477a-ae6f-91fe27730f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Puerto Salvador Allende

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

[](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Salvador-Allende-District-I.d553248621532962589.Vacation-Attraction)

![Granada Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/037aa52c-becd-411b-aa4f-b5f64087fe86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Granada Cathedral

Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.

[](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mercado Carlos Roberto Huembes featuring markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111616/62ef27d4-5d54-4cec-baf0-6b99840d70d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Carlos Roberto Huembes Market

Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts.

[](https://expedia.ca/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Vacation-Attraction)

![Managua Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111584/818e510a-9de3-4764-8603-fc205a2d0451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Managua Cathedral

Sightsee the ruins of religious statues, chapels and altars at a derelict cathedral in the heart of Managua.

[](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Cathedral-District-I.d6111584.Vacation-Attraction)

![Casa Presidencial showing an administrative building and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111586/726589a8-0d6a-41a4-826f-b0cbd439c3fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Presidential House

This stately building once held the official offices of Nicaragua’s president and is surrounded by the fascinating landmarks of Managua’s historic center.

[](https://expedia.ca/Presidential-House-District-I.d6111586.Vacation-Attraction)

![Calle La Calzada and Cathedral de Granada, Granada, Nicaragua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346312/221c5d14-e182-4a3f-93fe-acddda4ff720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Calle la Calzada

You can enjoy retail therapy at Calle la Calzada during your stay in Granada. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Calle-La-Calzada.d6346312.Destination-Travel-Guides)

### Things to do

![Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514080/d296c9d9-c54d-4ce0-be6d-0bc02113dd30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Granada: Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour

CA $38

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-walking-tour.a4514080.activity-details)

![Las Isletas Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49844013/d53e3a91-a487-4709-956d-318271b1d70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Las Isletas Boat Tour

CA $61

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a49844013.activity-details)

![Las Isletas: Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526864/b366b1f5-6c37-4e77-ad96-b144f3fda729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Las Isletas: Kayak Tour

CA $53

per adult

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![Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49839281/77a1db00-db28-453a-961d-c21749e4b7e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour

CA $48

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/granada-colonial-granada-horse-carriage-and-walking-tour.a49839281.activity-details)

![Nicaragua, Its Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2406839/82635267-a8b1-4511-9a17-28563b5066b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica

CA $316

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-expedition-from-costa-rica.a2406839.activity-details)

![Las Isletas: Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577039/e4725504-6686-4c32-9367-6981dc7098e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Las Isletas: Boat Tour

CA $61

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/las-isletas-boat-tour.a4577039.activity-details)

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## Cities near Catarina

![Granada Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111602/9633acb8-372a-4915-8eee-94a205907f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Granada

![Managua which includes a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053704/2cca99cf-1cef-47c2-9bf2-56e1dba00884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Managua

![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=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Juan de Oriente

- Cities near Catarina
- Places of interest

[Granada](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193)[Managua](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704)[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)
- [Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Galerias-Santo-Domingo-Shopping-Center-District-I.d553248621532963645.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Granada Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Multicentro-Las-Americas-Shopping-Center-Bello-Horizonte.d6182615.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Carlos Roberto Huembes Market ](https://expedia.ca/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Parque Central ](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Central-Managua.d6111604.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Church of Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes ](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Nuestra-Senora-De-Las-Mercedes-Managua.d6319895.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Chapel of Maria Auxiliadora ](https://expedia.ca/Chapel-Of-Maria-Auxiliadora-Managua.d6319889.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Old Train Station ](https://expedia.ca/Old-Train-Station-Managua.d553248621532965115.Vacation-Attraction)

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