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Laguna de Apoyo Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 38 photos

Located between Masaya and Granada is a 200m deep volcanic crater lake named Laguna de Apoyo, surrounded by green hills all around. With its blue water and an amazing view, it is one of Nicaragua's most beautiful natural wonders and should not be missed. Laguna de Apoyo was formed by a volcanic eruption more than 20.000 years ago that left a hole in the shape of an inverted cone. Slowly, over thousands of years, the crater filled with a combination of underground water and rain to form the country's cleanest and deepest lagoon. In 1991 the lagoon was declared as nature reserve, Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo.

Many visitors are simply pleased to view Laguna de Apoyo from Mirador de Catarina. But it's worth making your way to the bottom for one of the finest swims. You can explore the lagoon itself and enjoy a variety of activities, from hiking, diving, paragliding to watersports. There are a handful of small local restaurants that serve fish, typical Nicaraguan food and cold beers, and lots of lodging options.

Last visit to Laguna de Apoyo: Dec 2010
Intro Updated Mar 11, 2011
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Reviews (3)

local woman selling fruit & peanuts by the lagoon - Laguna de Apoyo

An Afternoon by the Lagoon Things to Do (2)

There is a breathtaking view of Laguna de Apoyo from Mirador de Catarina. But the lagoon is a beautiful place that has... more travel advice

Mirador de Catarina Things to Do (2)

The hillside pueblo Catarina is mainly known for the viewpoint Mirador de Catarina, a cliffside walkway at the edge of... more travel advice

three wheel drive from Mirador to Laguna de Apoyo - Laguna de Apoyo

Granada-Pueblos Blancos-Laguna de... Transportation (1)

One day Petra and I made a very nice trip from Granada to Pueblos Blancos and Laguna de Apoyo. First we took a chicken... more travel advice

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Comments (4)

richiecdisc Apr 8, 2011 at 3:44 AM Report Abuse

It took me a while but I finally found out what came after the chicken bus. ;)
MalenaN Mar 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like you had a lovely afternoon by the lagoon! I visited El Mirador de Catarina both in 1989 and 2009, but have not jet been down to the lagoon. Next time I will defenitely go there!
Gili_S Mar 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

Charming place, but without the food & drinks tips, look a bit boring by your standards :D
Trekki Mar 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM Report Abuse

I want to sit there with that gorgeous view and have a freshly made fruit juice :-) What a lovely view!!