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Photo: Jorge Mejía Peralta, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Rubén Darío National Theatre is the national theatre of Nicaragua and a major center of cultural life in Managua. Named in honor of one of Nicaragua's most renowned poets, Rubén Darío (1867-1916), the theatre hosts concerts, plays, and visual art exhibits.
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Tribute to noted Nicaraguan poet who transformed 20th century Spanish literature.
Seawall featuring the metal trees of Rosario Murillo, wife and second in command of Daniel Ortega.
Palacio Nacional
The first floor of the old national palace is now a museum featuring several salons with exhibits highlighting the indigenous Nahuatl people and the 2,500-year-old stone sculptures they left behind. A smattering of popular arts and cultural exhibits round out the museum, which also features a beautiful courtyard garden. A library (free entry; open Monday to Friday only) is on the second floor
Catedral de Santiago
Ruins of the city's old cathedral are a remembrance of the damage caused by a 1972 earthquake that destroyed much of central Managua. Due to structural damage caused by the earthquake, you're not allowed inside.
Walk along Lake Xolotlan featuring replicas of old Managua before the 1972 earthquake, including Augusto C Sandino's and Ruben Darío's house, as well as a Boeing airplane.