Old Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de los Caballeros
Old Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de los Caballeros: A cultural asset of high heritage value, it is one of the most recognized symbols of Managua. Its architectural design is late neoclassical.
It was inaugurated in 1938 and elevated to a Cathedral in 1945. Their religious functions ceased in 1972, due to the damage caused by the earthquake. Located in the Plaza de la Revolución.
The new Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua, Inaugurated in 1993, it is one of the last Catholic cathedrals built during the XNUMXth century. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Managua and is named after Inmaculada Concepción, the patroness of Nicaragua.
It is located 300 mts. north of the Rubén Darío Rotunda (Metrocentro). You can access the place by taking the collective urban transport (111, 120, 110, 168, 114, 103, 195, 210) and then walk to the place, take a taxi or get there.
Rubén Darío National Theater.
Rubén Darío National Theater: emblematic heritage building of old Managua. This property is dedicated to the arts in memory of our universal poet Rubén Darío. It is the most important artistic and cultural building in the country, it is the temple of Nicaraguan culture; It was opened in 1969.
The theater is the center par excellence for the promotion and dissemination of the arts, the culture of the country and international cultural events. The design of the auditorium allows attendees to be in contact with the stage and to fully enjoy the events, its acoustics places it among the best on the continent.
National Palace.
National Palace: property of high historical and architectural value, neoclassical style. It was inaugurated in 1935 and is a survivor of the earthquakes of 1931 and 1972. It was the scene of the famous "Operation piggyback", popular name of the action carried out by a guerrilla command of the Sandinista National Liberation Front on August 22, 1978, in the moment in which the Somocista National Congress was in session.
In 1996 it became the National Palace of Culture. It houses the National Museum of Nicaragua"Diocleciano Chaves ", National Library Rubén Darío, National Archive, Julio Cortázar Art Collection, and National Newspaper Library. Declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 1999; It has several exhibition halls which you can discover through the different tours that are offered. It is located in the environment of the Plaza of the Revolution.
To the south east side of the National Palace, is the Old Grand Hotel, today the headquarters of the Nicaraguan Institute of Culture. Here is the headquarters of the National Chamber Orchestra and the National Choir of Nicaragua. There are also schools of dance, and plastic arts.
Central Park of Managua.
House of the Peoples: It was built in 1999 as the official seat of the government of the republic, converted into the “House of the Peoples” in 2007. Currently it is the meeting place for organizations and social movements. It is also used for political and diplomatic meetings, artistic and cultural activities, exhibitions, conferences and even for small concerts. Located north of the Plaza de la Revolución.
Communications palace: an asset of heritage value, erected in 1942 and inaugurated in 1945. At the time of its construction, it was the most important building of the time, as it was the first building built in modern reinforced concrete in the country. It is the only building with prevalence of the art deco style, its architectural design presents some characteristic elements reminiscent of the Mayan temples and perhaps the Ziggurat building of ancient Mesopotamia. Located to the south west of the Plaza de la Revolución.
Managua Central Park: Located in the historic center of the city, it is part of the Plaza de la Revolución complex together with the Old Cathedral of Santiago, the National Palace of Culture, the Casa de los Pueblos and the Rubén Darío National Theater. It was inaugurated in 1899; In the surroundings of the Park, the mausoleums where the mortal remains of Commander Carlos Fonseca Amador, Tomás Borge, and Colonel Santos López rest, as well as the image of General Augusto C. Sandino, stand out.
You can also know the Monument to Rubén Darío, inaugurated in 1933 and the Centennial Obelisk, premiered in 1899, the busts of Francisco Morazan, Josefa Toledo de Aguerri and Fulgencio Vega.
Loma de Tiscapa Historical Park.
Temple of music: Art Deco style, a circular infrastructure, in its frieze there are carved designs in high relief that represent relevant and significant historical events of the different periods of Nicaraguan history, from the Pre-Columbian era, the Conquest, the National War, the Independence , on the integration process of Central America and the Battle of San Jacinto, among other historical events of international relevance. It was inaugurated in 1939.
At Central Park you can also know the Monument to Rubén Darío, inaugurated in 1933 and the Centennial Obelisk, released in 1899; as well as the mausoleums of Commander Carlos Fonseca Amador, José Santos López and Commander of the Revolution Tomás Borge Martínez; also the busts of Francisco Morazán, Josefa Toledo de Aguerri and Fulgencio Vega, the most recent being the monument to General Augusto C. Sandino.
Loma de Tiscapa Historical Park: visiting this site you can learn part of the contemporary history of Nicaragua. It was the residence, bunker, jail and main center of the Somoza dictatorship. In this place, many Nicaraguans were imprisoned and tortured.
It houses some monuments, objects and a museum, among them the Monument to Sandino, Monument to the Unknown Soldier; the Tanqueta Aracely and the Tanqueta Ayacucho. This property was declared a National Historic Heritage Site in 1996.
Rigoberto López Pérez Monument
In the historic center of Managua you can walk through the Augusto C. Sandino Pedestrian Walk and observe the history of Nicaragua in its photographic panels.
Very close to the National Assembly is the sorbetería The Golden Ant and in its tracks extreme games are practiced; there is an amphitheater.
Main works of monumental public art in Managua
The monumental public art works of Managua are urban landmarks that constitute part of the cultural heritage for future generations, thus forming a link between the past and the future, among which the following stand out:
Monument to Rubén Darío: located in the park that bears his name, declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2010. The model was in charge of the architect Mario Favilli, modeled by the artist Atilio Favilli and sculpted by Master Bonzanno. Opened in 1933.
Salvador Allende Monument.
Monument – Silhouette of General Augusto C. Sandino: It is located in the Loma de Tiscapa. Made of metal and erected in 1990 in commemoration of the 95th anniversary of his birth. It is an 18-meter steel statue (a monumental sculpture by Ernesto Cardenal) that can be seen from different places in Managua.
Rigoberto López Pérez Monument: located in the roundabout located at the intersection of Avenida Bolívar and Pista Suburbana. It was inaugurated in September 2006, on the 50th anniversary of the execution of the dictator Anastasio Somoza García, an action for which in 1981 he was elevated to the category of National Hero.
Cacique Diriangén Monument: It was raised in homage to the Nicaraguan cacique, in memory and recognition of the struggle of our indigenous peoples. Located in the Rotonda El Güeguense.
Ramón Montoya Monument: in tribute to the Nicaraguan soldier. One of the oldest monuments in the city, it dates from 1909. The sculpture represents the young Nicaraguan soldier, who died at the age of 14 in the battle known as Namasigue, a Honduran town near El Guasaule. This battle that lasted a week, from March 17 to 23, 1907, in which hundreds of Nicaraguan soldiers died.
José Dolores Estrada Monument: in honor of the National Hero. It is a sculpture that measures 2.5 meters. High. Located at the entrance of the highway that goes from Managua to Masaya, southeast flank on Paseo de la Loma Tiscapa. It was inaugurated on February 5, 1952 and reopened on February 5, 2002.
Anonymous Guerrilla Monument or Popular Combatant: sculpture made with the embossed iron technique. It was inaugurated in July 1985 on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution, to commemorate the thousands of combatants who fought in defense of the revolution.
Master Gabriel Monument: in memory of the teacher Gabriel Morales Largaespada, 1819-1888, founder of free education in Managua, and promoter of mixed education. This monument was built in 1888, it was originally located in the San Pedro Cemetery. In 1934 it was transferred to the San Antonio Park, in front of the church of the same name, but in 2004 it was restored and transferred again to the San Pedro Cemetery.
Carlos Fonseca Amador Mausoleum Monument: on this site are the remains of Commander in Chief Carlos Fonseca Amador, founder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front.
Equestrian Monument to the Liberator Simón Bolívar: commemorative sculpture made of bronze, weighs 2.5 tons, has a height of 3.6 meters by 4.6 meters wide and 1.6 meters deep. Inaugurated in 2007 and located on Paseo de los Estudiantes, at the end of Avenida de Bolívar a Chávez.
Avenue From Bolivar to Chavez.
Salvador Allende Monument: sculptural bust of 82 cms. high by 28 cms. wide by 38 cms. long in tribute to Salvador Allende, politician and former Chilean president, founder of the Socialist Party in Chile.
Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Monument: sculpture sculpted in stone 4.10 meters high, erected in homage to the journalist martyr of public liberties, assassinated by agents of the Somoza regime on January 10, 1978.
Alexis Argüello Monument: with a height of seven meters, it is a sculptural group of 20 almost life-size images. Created in tribute to the three-time world boxing champion, one of the greatest glories of the national sport and symbol of Nicaragua. Opened in 2010, it is located on the road to Masaya, in the Plaza de las Victorias.
Commander Hugo Chávez Monument: commemorative sculpture, 10 meters high. The image of Commander Hugo Chávez, with his red beret that characterized him. It is located in the roundabout that bears the same name, the one that begins on Avenida de Bolívar a Chávez.
Urban tourism
Avenue From Bolivar to Chavez: dedicated to two great Venezuelan personalities, friends and brothers of the Nicaraguan homeland. It is one of the points that you should not miss in the city, since it is part of the Historic Center. Walking this avenue is an activity that you must do, while government buildings, parks, kiosks and historical sites such as the Presidential Palace and the National Theater are emerging Rubén Darío, among others.
Meet the National Arboretum, a small natural sanctuary in the middle of the city, Managua's small lung. Various species of trees, shrubs and minor flora are present here, all from the four ecological regions of Nicaragua: the Pacific, North, Central and Caribbean. Do not miss an informative tour of this place, very interesting to learn about the use and conservation of the environment in which we live. Located on Avenida De Bolívar a Chávez, 100 meters from the monument to Commander Hugo Chávez Frías.
Luis Alfonso Velasquez Flores Park.
There are many options for fun in the Puerto Salvador Allende, recently built and expanded. Here you can taste the national and international gastronomic offer, walk on the boardwalk that borders Lake Xolotlán and buy handicrafts at the kiosks; for the little ones there are modern children's games. On this avenue you will find the Tiangues Nicaragüita, La Fe, Monimbó, La Purísima and the Tiangu Hugo Chávez, as well as the Casona del Café and the Casona del Maíz, where you will taste different typical cuisine from different regions of the country.
Luis Alfonso Velásquez Flores Park: It is a park dedicated to the memory of a boy, who at the age of 11, died at the hands of the Somoza National Guard. It is a sports complex with the capacity to house more than 60,000 people.
It is equipped with modern and colorful playgrounds, recreational areas, basketball courts, volleyball, tennis, a children's baseball stadium, outdoor gym and skating rinks and an artificial lake where you can sail.
Built and remodeled by the government of President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and the Mayor's Office of Managua, it is a favorite place for the Managua people to enjoy children's games and sports facilities. It is located in the center of Managua in front of the National Assembly.
Managua Bicentennial Park: Managua is transformed and revolutionized with new tourist attractions; celebrating 200 years of our national sovereignty and independence for the enjoyment of all. The Bicentennial Park will be the new meeting place for worthy families who make their way by walking.
Peace Bell Monument: This attractive and historic work located in the historic center of Managua, on Avenida de Bolívar a Chávez. The structure of the bell tower is 20 meters high, and chimes in a special way with the hours of the Angelus at 6:00 in the morning, 12:00 noon and 6:00 in the afternoon, it also chimes every half hour. This majestic work embellishes an entire Managua that enjoys bohemian night life.
Island of Love: It was inaugurated on October 23, 2021, and since then it has not stopped being included in the travel wishes of those who have enjoyed it through audiovisual pieces from the media and social networks. In the first stage of the Island of Love, there is a restaurant, picnic area, camping patio, area for hammocks, cabins, ranches, a bar, swimming pools for adults and children, children's play spaces, trails, a wishing well and monument of love Its costs are US$10 for adults, US$8 for older adults and children, the disabled and children under six years of age do not pay, these rates include transfer, stay and right to the pool, from Friday to Sunday.
Xolotlan Walk: This recreation space for the Nicaraguan family and youth has green areas with sculptures of the different types of birds that are part of our fauna, playgrounds and small kiosks with thatched roofs that give it a typical appearance. Paseo Xolotlán has also become a center of attraction for older people who travel through this destination remembering old Managua and more than one tears of nostalgia flow from them.
Water park: In this space it was created for the enjoyment of the population, groups of families and friends gather to enjoy the end of the holidays.
Avenue From Bolivar to Chavez: When touring the healthy recreation spaces of Avenida De Bolívar a Chávez, you can enjoy Nicaraguan cuisine and culture, all in one place, which in the evening becomes the favorite place for Nicaraguan families.
Whoever has visited the Tiangue Hugo Chávez has undoubtedly enjoyed the delicious güirilas, atoles, pozoles, stews and baked goods, delicacies made by the hands of enterprising and fighting women. Following the route, the Tiangue Monimbó and La Fe are mandatory stops for those who want to enjoy the great diversity of dance that the country has.
La Casona del Café, La Hormiguita de Oro and La Casa del Maíz are stops of strict compliance, since the tourist services it offers allow the delight of its visitors, seasoning, flavor and personalized attention for the whole family characterize these attractions. family recreation spaces.
Acahualica Footprints Museum
Los Marañones Park: with multipurpose field, soccer field with artificial grass, games for children, four squares, restrooms, bleachers and benches, free Wi-Fi signal and more that will provide fun conditions for visiting families. This center is located in Colonia Centroamérica, in District V.
Visit the Archaeological Museum Huellas de Acahualinca and I got to know the exhibition of solidified mud substrate, about four meters deep, where you can see the imprinted footprints of about 12 people between adults and children -probably hunters / gatherers- and prehistoric animal tracks, 4000-year-old archaeological remains of antiquity. The site is located in the old Gadala María building, 2 blocks north, in the Acahualinca neighborhood.
To get there you can use the collective transport buses (Route 159 and 102), take a taxi or arrive by private vehicle.
Of the Managua markets, we place special emphasis on the Roberto Huembes Market, because inside it houses a unique Handicraft Market in Managua, offering artisan works from all over the country.
Interior of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua.
Visit the National Fair Park: This place has numerous sales kiosks, where you can enjoy typical Nicaraguan gastronomy, buy products made by Nicaraguan manufacture such as furniture, footwear, clothing, jewelry, dairy products, bread, food, sweets, soft drinks and chocolates or clay crafts, leather, wood and much more. It is located in the Memorial Sandino neighborhood.You can also visit the Japan-Nicaragua Park, a splendid place to relax, practice yoga, meditate, walk the bamboo paths and enjoy the Zen garden; It will fill you with positive energies. Located in Colonia Los Robles. Km. 3 road to Masaya, 3 c. To the East.
Las Madres Park, open between 9 in the morning to 9 at night from Monday to Friday, while on Saturday and Sunday from 8 in the morning to 10 at night. Ideal space for the enjoyment of families from the capital. Located in the Rotunda El Güegüense.
Denis Martínez National Stadium
If you are a baseball lover, you can enjoy the games in the Denis Martínez National Stadium, with an approximate capacity for 15.000 spectators. You can visit the Nicaraguan Baseball Hall of Fame, where medals, trophies and photos of local players are exhibited, this place is located on the north side of the Museum of Heroes and Martyrs of the Revolution. Located at Km. 2.5 of the highway to Masaya.Meet and enjoy dance, theater and music shows performed by local or foreign artists in the Victor Romeo Theater which quotes from the Statue of Montoya 3 blocks west, 50 meters north.
Founded on November 19, 1979, the Justo Rufino Garay Theater, is another space to enjoy in Managua, has a prestigious artistic and technical staff such as teacher Lucero Millán who has trained generations of actors in the country. Located from the Montoya Statue 3 blocks west, 50 meters north.
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