CATARINA

Catarina is famous for the view of the majestic Apoyo Lake, the largest and deepest caldera of Nicaragua. From the lookout point you can see as far as Granada, Lake Nicaragua and Mombacho. Its people are dedicated to all different kind of economic activities, including agriculture, sales of ornamental plants, handmade crafts and lately tourism.

Strolling through the town, you will find plant nurseries where the locals buy their ornamental plants including all different types of orchids, palms, heliconias, cactus, frangipanis, jasmines, etc. Besides fruits and plants the inhabitants of Catarina produce furniture, bamboo products including baskets and lamps and ceramic work.

The town has also become a very popular weekend getaway for many Nicaraguan families, who cheerfully spend some time either tasting typical food, listening to marimba music, riding horses or just enjoying the view of the Apoyo Lake.

Unique features of Catarina:

  • Catarina is a former Chorotega indigenous village.

  • The Marimba, Nicaragua’s national instrument, is common to hear throughout the town, played by locals who have mastered the instrument.

  • The region of Catarina produces a wide selection of tropical fruits such as bananas, mangoes, mamey sapotes, sapodillas (nisperos), red mombins (jocotes), soursops (guanabanas), avocadoes, guavas (guayabas), papayas, and other exotic delectable fruits.

Activities:

  • Lookout over the blue waters of the Apoyo Crater Lake. Take a seat and spend some time taking in the breathtaking view.

  • Shopping for locally made handcrafts, art, furniture, bamboo products etc.

  • Walking through the town as well as down walking paths above the Apoyo Lake. Take a leisurely stroll!

  • Horseback riding near the Apoyo Lagoon.

Share This Activity! Tag us @orotravel

Contact Us

Send us a message and we will take the time to get to know you so we can help you find your amazing adventure.