Puerto Salvador Allende
Puerto Salvador Allende
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Puerto Salvador Allende and nearby attractions
The area
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
87 within 5 kms
Attractions
17 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
1,009 reviews
Excellent
468
Very good
391
Average
123
Poor
18
Terrible
9
Tiffany
Managua, Nicaragua70 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
The "malecon" is a nice place to visit at night, but not during the mornings or afternoons. We went during the afternoon and although it was open, most things were closed. There is much improvement in the "malecon" and now you need to pay to get in. The price is per visitor I believe. There is security in the front who will also direct you to the prices in cordobas. We went to the malecon in the afternoon and during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; and most things were closed. I imagine it is bustling at night; and much better. There is a go kart track and company and there is also a newer strip mall area being built at the end of the malecon. The infamous lit up trees are still there. The view is spectacular in the mornings and you can see the water and the volcano's in the distance. There are many areas to sit and they also come with shade.
It is generally a nice area, but I think we would have a better experience pre COVID-19 and if we went during the night. It is beautiful in the day, but not much going on and with most things closed; it could have been better.
It is generally a nice area, but I think we would have a better experience pre COVID-19 and if we went during the night. It is beautiful in the day, but not much going on and with most things closed; it could have been better.
Written 17 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
yycflip
Calgary, Canada2,641 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
A great place to visit in the morning and even better at night as the place becomes even more alive with all the sights and lights.
An amazing place to be!
An amazing place to be!
Written 11 December 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sally M
44 contributions
Aug 2019
I totally recommend visiting the Puerto Salvador Allende Malecon, but you'll enjoy it more if you consider it a trip inside the subtly surreal vision created by the current government, an ultra-pastel shaded, haphazardly planned collection of "things tourists like" that includes an eternal flame that is never lit and a massive quantity of painted concrete. There are go-karts and overpriced, mediocre restaurants (that do enjoy a prime location) and a population of feral cats. The first time I went, at night around the Christmas season, it was adorned with a disorienting quantity of neon lights and bright decorations. It's entirely different than the rest of Managua. At the moment it is strangely empty due to the crisis, but to some extent that adds to the weirdness of the ambiance.
Written 16 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ahaya's World
Managua, Nicaragua24 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Puerto Salvador Allende is slowly coming back to what it used to be before the 2018 civil unrest. There are lots more activities to do and places to eat within backpacker budget range especially for casual dining. There's also a jet skiing rentals kiosk so you can jet ski on the very huge and picturesque Lake Managua. It's a lot more popular with locals than Malecon de Granada and a lot safer. There is a tour boat that goes across the lake and so you can see Managua and surrounding hills from a lake view. There are a few tour operators within walking distance near the malecon. City and lake tours were roughly between 20 and 40 USD per person. As I said food is not as cheap as in the smaller towns around Managua, but prices were affordable enough for a tight budget. If you're not into spending money at food stands or restaurants that you bring a small cooler with snacks you can get from one of the local markets in Managua and chow down while sitting on one of the many benches all around the malecon. Get a great view of the lake as well as people watch while eating or having a cool drink. If you enjoy walking with lots of people around under the brilliant Nicaraguan sun, then this is the place. I was told people also stroll along the malecon at night. We left before sunset due to the long drive we had ahead. As with any popular promenade type tourist attraction, be wise, not flashy and use your phone for pix and videos not a camera. Parking is not free nearby and may be a challenge as well as pricey. Many locals take the bus and walk which is what we did. Have fun and enjoy Lake Managua!
Written 13 February 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
gjtrips
Heredia, Costa Rica91 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
So many things to do. All restaurants (even one inside a ship), kids activities, a large walk if you want to just do that. Safe and well kept touristy area in Nicaragua's Capital city.
Written 30 December 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alfonsina P
Nicaragua3 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
From there you can an excellent view of the lake. However, by visiting this place you are contributing to the the regime of Ortega-Murillo, and participating of the "everything is ok in Nicaragua" that they want to sell.
Written 16 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mary d
Long Beach, CA549 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Our driver took us through on a tour and the place is like an amusement park with lots of restaurants and snack places. Along the waterfront and you pay to drive in. I guess families would like it and the locals too.
Written 3 December 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Erindel66
Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain4,906 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
It's a nice promenade situated along the Xolotlan lake. It's one of the most famous attractions of the city of Managua, full of restaurants and bar, perfect for a relaxin meeting with friends where to have a cold beer or a nice meal.
You must pay a fee for entry. Local people pay less than tourists, of course. You can get in with you car, and park it along the promende.
I visited it during Xmas day morning, so not many people were in it, but it is usually full of nica families that want to relax and enjoy of the nice views of the Xolotlan Lake.
Due to the government and private investments, Managua is recovering the lake and is starting to enjoy it. Puerto Allenda and Paseo Xolotlan projects are the sample.
You must pay a fee for entry. Local people pay less than tourists, of course. You can get in with you car, and park it along the promende.
I visited it during Xmas day morning, so not many people were in it, but it is usually full of nica families that want to relax and enjoy of the nice views of the Xolotlan Lake.
Due to the government and private investments, Managua is recovering the lake and is starting to enjoy it. Puerto Allenda and Paseo Xolotlan projects are the sample.
Written 24 June 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Katelyn M
Prairie Village, KS133 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
We stumbled across this lively evening spot! Tons of fun restaurants, ice cream, amusement and more! Seemed like a Latin American version of Navy pier! Definitely worth walking around in the evening!
Written 20 June 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Travelnica
Palm Springs, CA357 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
I lived in Nicaragua in the 1990's and return back at least once a year. However, I had not been down by the Catedral antigua in many, many years. A group of friends and I had gone out to dinner and we wanted to go out afterwards with their kids. We decided to go here and what an awesome surprise. We got there late, so only toured the replicas of all of the cathedrals in Nicaragua. They truly are a work of art, I was truly impressed. The restaurants and water park were closed, but looked very inviting. When you're in Managua, do not miss this!
Written 13 June 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Si llevo un bus con 60 personas paga la entrada bel.bus o cada persona
Written 12 January 2021
monteli123456789
Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
¿Que dias sale el barco y cuanto cuesta?
Written 19 January 2017
La verdad, no tuve tiempo de verificarlo. Lo siento no poder ser útil en eso.
Written 23 January 2017
No vi que tuvieran actividades especificas, puede dar un viaje en ferry por la bahía y este sale cada hora.... para los niños hay un parque de diversiones pequeño pero entretenido.... y lo bueno son los restaurantes por la noche.... música en vivo y Karaoke ... saludos,
Written 23 January 2015
hola,me gustaria saber cuando y a que hora es el recorrido del barco
Written 27 December 2014
Hay uno a las 2 y 4 de la tarde y cuesta 150 còrdobas un promedio de 5 dòlares. El boleto lo compràs en las propias instalaciones
Written 3 January 2015
Showing results 1-7 of 7
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing