Granada
A fantastic addition to the popular Garden Café, this sustainably minded boutique offers crafts, jewelry, clothing and artwork produced through NGOs and…
Must-see shopping in Nicaragua
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Managua
Step inside the humedor to choose from Nicaragua's finest cigars, hand-rolled in Mombacho and Estelí. Look out for Joya de Nicaragua, Padrón, AJ Fernández…
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Managua
Mostly a gourmet food store, Crafted for Connaisseurs sells boxes of handmade Nicaraguan Momotombo chocolates, superb Cielo Isla coffee, plus other single…
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Managua
An excellent selection of fair-trade crafts from all over Nicaragua, made by 31 groups of local artisans. There is exquisite pottery, woven bags, jewelry,…
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Granada
Come here for stylish purses, shoulder bags, belts and other accessories made of Nicaraguan leather. You can see them being made at the workshop next to…
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Managua
Simplemente Madera ('Simply Wood') makes gorgeous bespoke furniture out of sustainable Nicaraguan wood. They can help you with shipping your acquisitions…
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Managua
Next to the southbound bus terminal, this sprawling beast of a market offers an authentic slice of Managuan life. There are labyrinthine rows of stalls…
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Granada
Inside the Hostal Entre Amigos, this excellent gift shop sells crafts made by local artisans. What makes it special are the items made of recycled…
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Granada
If you aren’t heading to Estelí this trip, stop here for a cognac-cured taste of Nicaragua and a peek at the cigar-manufacturing process. You can even…
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Fabrica de Chocolate Momotombo
Managua
These artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate makers create sweet concoctions using Nicaragua's finest cacao. Chocolate beverages, hand-crafted chocolates and…
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Granada
Swing in to this friendly store with a good selection of English-language books and maps, including numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks!
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Managua
This bookstore on the premises of UNAN campus has a good selection of Nicaraguan and Latin American literature, history and poetry.
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Managua
This bookstore has the best bilingual selection of books by local and international authors, as well as maps and magazines.
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León
Well worth seeking out for the gorgeous handmade weavings, made by a local family co-op. Find them on Facebook.
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Managua
Women's high-end fashion by Nicaraguan designer and fashion blogger Norma López.
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Managua
Adjacent to Barrio Bolonia, it’s convenient, with a cinema (with subtitled movies), lots of discount shops, Colonia supermarket, a couple of department…
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Granada
A clothing boutique and handicrafts store specializing in produce from local cooperatives. Expect jewelry, purses, and gifts made out of bamboo, aluminum…
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León
A workaday marketplace located on the northeast edge of León's downtown; cheap place to buy fresh fruit and veg.
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Managua
See and be seen at the discos, eateries and shops of Managua's most upscale mall.
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Managua
A shopping mall with high-street fashion, a decent supermarket and a food court.
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