Things to do in Managua

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Things to Do in Managua


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  • S S
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place to visit, eat and relax. My family and I went there as soon as we were checking in to our hotel. Good food, safe and very nice people.
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • Reservarlden
    London, UK377 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit if you’re in the area. The surrounding buildings in the square are also pretty outstanding too.
    Written 12 April 2023
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  • YHater
    Oakville, Canada60 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's an okay place for a short visit and the buildings on the square are somewhat interesting. There is also a memorial park to the Sandinista heroes on the west side. Parking is very easy and there is a big and free lot on the east side right beside the Palace of Culture.
    Written 1 February 2019
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  • Yoss Gálvez
    San Pedro Sula, Honduras150 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This a nice place to take pictures, there’s a big size flag of Nicaragua, also the church is beautiful, you cannot enter inside just appreciate it from the outside a meters away.
    Written 22 September 2023
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  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, DC6,457 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The place was closed when I visited it. I was impressed by its size and noted the ample number of parking spaces for visitors. I took some pictures and promised myself to be back here to see a live show.

    Accross from this attractions are tents that appeared to have some circus shows. Will try to see them too.
    Written 6 December 2022
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  • Panamajoe2017
    Sechelt, Canada319 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great viewpoint overlooking the city. Helps you get your bearings as you can see the old cathedral and the lake from the top. Costs one USD to walk up. Very clean park with everything well manicured and watered.
    Written 3 December 2019
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  • dod2015
    Los Angeles, CA228 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique exterior architecture. I came here by mistake but enjoyed the site anyways. Quiet, unassuming with a dignified interior sanctuary. Make sure to tell your taxi to go to the church in Plaza de la Revolucion if you want to visit the Antigua Cathedral de Managua, which is a much more imposing structure.
    Written 23 March 2018
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  • JM SA
    Tegucigalpa, Honduras13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible place very well located in the city. I went there every day during my visit to Managua. It is nice, well maintained, there is free wifi and it is very secure. Probably, you are one of the best places in Managua.
    Written 18 June 2023
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  • bucketlisttravellers
    Sydney, Australia3,783 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a high end shopping experience in Managua. This large shopping complex has indoor and outdoor areas, a good range of stores including Siman and La Colonia and there are plenty of restaurants and fast food places to choose from. You could easily spend a few hours shopping here.
    Written 28 September 2021
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  • Jose Luis P
    Managua, Nicaragua2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good place to walk around the different areas, very safe and area where you can find different options of bars and pubs
    Written 6 November 2018
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  • Lynne S
    Winters, CA596 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is precious little to do/see in Managua so this little historical display was a good outing. Being underground meant it was slightly cooler. A guide makes all the difference.
    Written 8 July 2016
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  • Alperez1954
    Miami, FL36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is a new place here YUNI’S
    The other one is great.
    Waiting to see it
    The hamburguesa “Hawaiian” you got to get that.
    Written 21 February 2018
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