Shopping Centers

Managua offers many opportunity for shopping in tradional markets or in modern commercial center.

Metrocentro Mall- Next to the new Hotel Intercontilnental Metocentro and not far from Caretera Masaya is the newest and largest mall and offerig aircoditioning, internacional chains, a food court and cinemas. The food court is packed at lunch and is considered the place of Managua to 'see and be seen'.

Centro Commercial of Managua- this center consist of individual stores catering to locals and offers a variety of poducts. To reach it go east from Rotunda Centro America from Carretera Masaya.

Plaza Inter- next to the pyramidshaped Hotel Intercontinental Managua and near Barrio Martha Quezada, this mall includes a department store, small novelty shops, a food court, cinemas, Internet access and air-conditioning

Price Smart - 100 meters before Rotonda el Güegüense heading west. The price are cheaps but you need a membership card.

Supermarkets

The following supermarkets have many blocaio and are easily is reached by taxi.

La Colonia- this chin has prepared food a caffè, alcohol, books and magazines(whith selections in English), clothes and the best selections of Nicaraguan and imported food including organic vegetables, cheeses and meats.

La Uniòn- Mid-range supermarket, similar to La Colonia.

Palì- Warehouse-style maket with generlly lower prices.

Markets

there are four big markets, predominantly offering household items, toiletries, clothing, shose and more.

Mercado Roberto Huembes has the best collection of arts and crafts for sale and is considered the

safest market. These markets also serve as bus stations.