Managua tours

Things to do in Managua

Managua is a city of contrasts. Travelers will find swanky malls next to crumbling buildings and cutting-edge restaurants tucked away behind run-down hotels. Less than an hour from the Pacific coast, Nicaragua's capital lies midway between the historic cities of Granada and Leon, making it the ideal home base for your Central American excursions. Book a private Managua tour and explore Nicaragua's capital city with a local guide. Meet your guide at the Catedral de Santiago, damaged by an earthquake in 1972. The cracked facade is a photographer's delight, so ask your guide for the best vantage point to snap pictures. Shop for handicrafts at Huembes market, then head to Parque de la Paz and listen as your guide explains how machine guns were repurposed for the civil war memorial. When hunger strikes, order Gallo Pinto - rice and beans fried with peppers, onions and garlic - con pescado, grilled fish. And don't miss sipping the seductive Flor de Cana rum.