This lovely partially dammed swimming hole, 4km north of town on the road to Managua, is framed in cascades of water and has been popular with picnickers for generations. Unfortunately it's often polluted, so ask around before diving in. It's about a five-minute walk down the path from the highway. Any non-express bus from Juigalpa to Managua will drop you at the entrance; otherwise, it's a US$2 cab ride from town.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Museo Arqueológico Gregorio Aguilar Barea
3.05 MILES
Mystical stone statues rise like ancient totems in the courtyard entrance here. It houses the most important collection of stelae in the country, with…
8.45 MILES
Most visitors to Cuapa come with the purpose of making a pilgrimage to this porcelain statue holding flowers in her hands, located at the entrance to town…
24.43 MILES
Around 10km from Boaco, this archaeological site is only just beginning to be investigated and features a number of petroglyphs in stones scattered around…
11.95 MILES
A massive stone monolith that rises from a hillside savanna outside Cuapa. If you walk from town, it will take about two hours to reach the peak…
3.13 MILES
This rather lovely, beautifully tended and shady park is where couples come to whisper, cuddle and kiss beneath palm and ficus trees, and absorb a truly…
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
29.08 MILES
This intriguing church on the lower level of town has brightly painted onion domes that hint at a Russian heritage, but it’s Catholic and always has been.
29.41 MILES
A small park on the upper level of town offering fantastic views over the surrounding mountains.
3.03 MILES
The central plaza is constantly buzzing with man gossip thanks to the steady stream of ranchers, who come to get their boots shined next to El Lustrador,…
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3.03 MILES
The central plaza is constantly buzzing with man gossip thanks to the steady stream of ranchers, who come to get their boots shined next to El Lustrador,…
2. Museo Arqueológico Gregorio Aguilar Barea
3.05 MILES
Mystical stone statues rise like ancient totems in the courtyard entrance here. It houses the most important collection of stelae in the country, with…
3.13 MILES
This rather lovely, beautifully tended and shady park is where couples come to whisper, cuddle and kiss beneath palm and ficus trees, and absorb a truly…
8.45 MILES
Most visitors to Cuapa come with the purpose of making a pilgrimage to this porcelain statue holding flowers in her hands, located at the entrance to town…
11.95 MILES
A massive stone monolith that rises from a hillside savanna outside Cuapa. If you walk from town, it will take about two hours to reach the peak…
6. Sitio Arqueologico La Laguna
24.43 MILES
Around 10km from Boaco, this archaeological site is only just beginning to be investigated and features a number of petroglyphs in stones scattered around…
7. Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
29.08 MILES
This intriguing church on the lower level of town has brightly painted onion domes that hint at a Russian heritage, but it’s Catholic and always has been.
8. Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol
29.24 MILES
This elegant peach-colored colonial church fronts the leafy central park and is dedicated to the patron saint of Boaco.