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
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…
Managua
Mostly a gourmet food store, Crafted for Connaisseurs sells boxes of handmade Nicaraguan Momotombo chocolates, superb Cielo Isla coffee, plus other single…
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,…
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…
Managua
Simplemente Madera ('Simply Wood') makes gorgeous bespoke furniture out of sustainable Nicaraguan wood. They can help you with shipping your acquisitions…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Granada
Swing in to this friendly store with a good selection of English-language books and maps, including numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks!
Managua
This bookstore on the premises of UNAN campus has a good selection of Nicaraguan and Latin American literature, history and poetry.
Managua
This bookstore has the best bilingual selection of books by local and international authors, as well as maps and magazines.
León
Well worth seeking out for the gorgeous handmade weavings, made by a local family co-op. Find them on Facebook.
Managua
Women's high-end fashion by Nicaraguan designer and fashion blogger Norma López.
Managua
Adjacent to Barrio Bolonia, it’s convenient, with a cinema (with subtitled movies), lots of discount shops, Colonia supermarket, a couple of department…
Granada
A clothing boutique and handicrafts store specializing in produce from local cooperatives. Expect jewelry, purses, and gifts made out of bamboo, aluminum…
León
A workaday marketplace located on the northeast edge of León's downtown; cheap place to buy fresh fruit and veg.
Managua
See and be seen at the discos, eateries and shops of Managua's most upscale mall.
