La Ventecita

Managua


During the week this is a mom-and-pop grocery store, but from Thursday to Sunday, this is where Managua's student population comes for one thing: the city's superlative nacatamal: a moreish mix of corn dough, annatto-flavored chicken, congo chillies, tomatoes, onions and olives, steamed in a plantain leaf.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Managua attractions

2. La Vicky

0.36 MILES

The grocery store called 'La Vicky' doesn't stand here anymore, but locals still use it as a point of reference for navigating the town.

3. Parque Japon

0.37 MILES

This not-particularly Japanese park, nestled in the back blocks of the Metrocentro area, is a great place for a bit of time out. There are plenty of trees…

4. Casino Pharaoh

0.43 MILES

A landmark locals use to give directions in the neighborhood.

5. Star City

0.56 MILES

A former casino (now closed) and current landmark that locals use to give directions in the area.

6. Galería Casa Los Tres Mundos

0.73 MILES

This gallery is the workshop of former Catholic priest, politician, poet, artist and sculptor Ernesto Cardenal, who founded the primitivist art community…

7. Catedral Metropolitana

0.96 MILES

Just north of the Metrocentro mall is an unforgettable Managua landmark that's practically new (the doors opened in 1993). It's an architectural marvel…

8. Galería Solentiname

0.97 MILES

Appealing art gallery specializing in paintings and carvings from the Solentiname Islands.