Managua, Administrative division in Managua, Nicaragua
Description
Managua is the capital and administrative center of Nicaragua located in the Managua Department. The area stretches from the shores of Lake Xolotlán toward the flat plains that lead to the Pacific coast, covering residential neighborhoods, commercial zones and agricultural land.
History
The city was declared capital in 1852 to end a long rivalry between competing towns in the region. In the decades that followed the surrounding area grew and experienced several earthquakes that reshaped the layout of settlements and buildings.
Culture
On weekends families gather in parks and public squares to spend time together and share traditional meals prepared at home. Local markets fill with vendors selling fresh produce and handmade goods, and shoppers often stop to chat with sellers they have known for years.
Practical
Many places are spread across a large area, so public buses or taxis are needed to move between different neighborhoods and towns. Roads can be busy during rush hours, especially in the morning and late afternoon.
Did you know?
Lake Xolotlán is one of the few large freshwater lakes in Central America that borders a capital city directly. Fishermen have used its waters for generations, though environmental conditions have changed over time.
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Old Cathedral of Managua
343 m
Palacio de la Cultura
220 m
Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
1.7 kmCentro histórico de Managua
280 mLoma de Tiscapa
1.6 km
Banco de América
3.9 kmPlaza de la Revolución
279 m
Plaza Nicaragua
719 mParque Japón Nicaragua
3.6 km
Central Park
244 mGeneral National Archive
5.5 kmEmbassy of Germany, Managua
4.7 km
Monumento a Salvador Allende
1.1 km
Reserva Natural Laguna de Nejapa
6.4 kmCerro Santa Isabel
4.8 kmCerro Motastepe
6.5 km
Iglesia zona4
8.9 kmNejapa Golf & Country Club
11.8 kmCattle Exhibition of the Central American Isthmus
3.4 kmResidencia Oficial Eben-ezer
2.6 kmCentro Recreativo Xilomen
15.3 kmBar y Restaurante Sady
1.7 kmPlaza de la Fe
562 mIsla del Amor
5.2 kmParque Acuático
657 mParque Ángel Valentino Barrios
6.8 kmPaseo Xolotlán
630 mLa Vicky
4.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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