The university book store with a good collection of academic literature.

Librería Universitaria

Centrally located supermarket, owned by Walmart. More expensive than the municipal markets.

La Unión

Lots of vegetables, fruits, grains, cooking oil, spices, eggs, meats, and fish, as well as hygiene and cleaning products.

Mercado Central

Popular local and international hangout with live music every Friday and trivia nights on Mondays. Has both international and Nicaraguan food. For typical Nicaraguan food, try a rich and delicious bowl of indio viejo or their excellent nacatamales cooked in banana leaves. In the back there is a hostel with 2 dorm-rooms and 6 well-kept private rooms with bath.

ViaVia

Old church consecrated in 1788 with a bright yellow front in Mexican baroque style.

Iglesia de la Recolección