Managua
Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and the administrative center of the Managua Department. It sits in western Nicaragua on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán (also called Lago de Managua). The lake and the surrounding plains shape the city’s climate and urban development.
The city has a tropical climate with a distinct dry season (roughly November to April) and a
Managua’s history includes indigenous habitation before Spanish colonization and a long period of growth as the
Today Managua is the political, administrative, and cultural heart of Nicaragua. Its economy is dominated by
Cultural institutions, parks, markets, and historic neighborhoods reflect a blend of colonial heritage and modern development.