Plaza Inter (Av. Bolívar, Costado Norte del Hotel Crowne Plaza, Managua) – opened in 1998, this is a smaller mall compared to what’s now in Managua (with 65 stores). Much of what’s here are local & regional brand ítems that appeal to lower income locals (many ítems found here are cheaper “Made in China” goods).
Centro Comercial Managua (Colonia Centroaméricana e/Colegio Salvador Mendieta, Managua) – this shopping center was built a year alter the big earthquake in this country (1972), attracting over 200 mostly local and regional retailers.
Multicentro Las Americas (Semaforos de Villa Progreso 1 cuadra al Oeste, Managua) – this shopping center has around 147 retailers (competing with Galerias Santo Domingo and Metrocentro for the same upper & middle income consumers). This has become a favorite among families with small children.
Metrocentro (Paseo de la Unión Europea, Managua, Managua) – this is part of a chain of shopping malls located throughout Central America. The Managua branch of this mall chain has 120 retailers, a food court, a supermarket, and a movie theater. Adjacent to this mall is the upscale InterContinental Hotel.
Galerias Santo Domingo (km. 7 Carretera Masaya, Managua) – this is perhaps the most upscale mall not only in Managua, but anywhere in Nicaragua. This mall boasts over 130 retailers, including international brands such as Benetton, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Mango, Nine West, Nautica, Steve Madden, and Tommy Hilfiger. There are also over 20 restaurants, […]
XS (in front of TGIF’s Carretera Masaya, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is another hotspot for Managua’s young crowd that’s into electronic dance and house music. A Miami-style “dress to impress” code is the order of the day (or evening) here.
The Reef (Galerías Santo Domingo, Managua) – this is a surf-theme bar that gets lively at night – playing DJ-driven dance music, and occasional live bands appear here as well. Much of the crowd consists of 20-something yuppies. Theme events are also held here, such as “Chill Out Afternoon” (where visitors can show up on […]
Moods Moods (Zona Viva, Galerias Santo Domingo, Managua) – this disco-bar plays different genres of music (from electronic dance music, to old school House music, and even disco from the 70s & 80s).
Ruta Maya (east of Estatua de Montoya, Managua) – a.k.a. “El Centro Cultural Ruta Maya” this venue has an open-air bar and plays manly Nicaraguan folk music (with occasional live performances). Sometimes, “rock en espanol”-type bands are also booked here.
La Casa de los Mejia Godoy (in front of Crown Plaza Hotel, Octavo Calle Suroeste, Barrio Martha Quezada, Managua) – for those in a mood for tradicional Nicaraguan folk music, this is a good place in get immersed in that scene. Well-regarded folk singer Carlos Mejía Godoy is occasionally booked here. Interestingly, his brother Luis […]