Pictures of Managua

• Nicaragua
• Mexico and Central America
• World

A rich cultural and natural heritage, including ancient crater lakes and remnants of 16th-century colonial architecture, characterize the Nicaraguan capital.

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

One of the oldest settlements in Nicaragua is known for its colonial architecture, churches and natural surroundings. 

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

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

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

Twin volcanoes rise spectacularly out of Lake Nicaragua to form this stunning island featuring green fields, lush rainforest and freshwater springs.

Twin volcanoes rise spectacularly out of Lake Nicaragua to form this stunning island featuring green fields, lush rainforest and freshwater springs.

Visit an attractive nature reserve to see the monumental silhouetted statue of a national hero. Enjoy scenic walks and elevated views of the city.

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

Visit an attractive nature reserve to see the monumental silhouetted statue of a national hero. Enjoy scenic walks and elevated views of the city.

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

Visit an attractive nature reserve to see the monumental silhouetted statue of a national hero. Enjoy scenic walks and elevated views of the city.

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

Visit an attractive nature reserve to see the monumental silhouetted statue of a national hero. Enjoy scenic walks and elevated views of the city.

Learn about the cultural impact of Nicaragua’s favorite modern poet and consider the mythological symbolism of this ornate fountain statue.

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

Twin volcanoes rise spectacularly out of Lake Nicaragua to form this stunning island featuring green fields, lush rainforest and freshwater springs.

Once at the heart of national affairs this neoclassical building is now home to a fascinating science, natural history and art museum.

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

Learn about the cultural impact of Nicaragua’s favorite modern poet and consider the mythological symbolism of this ornate fountain statue.

Learn about the cultural impact of Nicaragua’s favorite modern poet and consider the mythological symbolism of this ornate fountain statue.

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

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