Snapshot
Nicaragua at a glance
- Capital
- Managua
- Population
- 6,676,948
- Area
- 130,375 km²
- Calling code
- +505
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Nicaragua
Explore Managua, Leon and Masaya. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency NIOTime in Managua 18:50UTC-06:00Country codes NI / NIC
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Managua. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
4 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Rubén Darío National Theatre
Rubén Darío National Theatre is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Old Cathedral of Managua
Old Cathedral of Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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National Palace of Culture, Managua
National Palace of Culture, Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Managua
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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What is that in NIO?
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Managua.
MGA
An arrival option for Managua
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
9.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Managua. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at MGA
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
MGA airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | 9.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bluefields Airport | BEF | 269.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Corn Island Airport | RNI | 346.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Puerto Cabezas Airport | PUZ | 376.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
Managua · MNMG
Elevation194 ft
Coordinates12.1415, -86.168198
Runways
10 / 28
8012 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.4 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
RDO126.9 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Bluefields Airport
Bluefields · MNBL
Elevation20 ft
Coordinates11.991, -83.774101
Runways
05 / 23
6625 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.5 MHz
Corn Island Airport
Corn Island · MNCI
Elevation1 ft
Coordinates12.174785, -83.059445
Runways
03 / 21
6234 × Unknown width ft
ASPHALTRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Puerto Cabezas Airport
Puerto Cabezas · MNPC
Elevation52 ft
Coordinates14.047200202941895, -83.38670349121094
Runways
09 / 27
8130 × 167 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Managua
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Stops along the route
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 4 ideas for Managua — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Rubén Darío National Theatre
Directions ↗Rubén Darío National Theatre is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua
Directions ↗Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Old Cathedral of Managua
Directions ↗Old Cathedral of Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Palace of Culture, Managua
Directions ↗National Palace of Culture, Managua is one option for your time in Managua. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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