Central American University, Managua

Name: Central American University
Address: Managua, Nicaragua

#40 among attractions in Managua

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Central American University – Managua is a university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in July 1960 by the Society of Jesus on land donated by the Somoza Family and was the first private university in Central America. It numbers among its alumni Daniel Ortega who did not graduate, Daisy Zamora, and Ernesto Leal. ()

Local name: Universidad Centroamericana Coordinates: 12°7'32"N, 86°16'13"W

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Central American University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metrocentro, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve, Rotonda Ruben Dario.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Metrocentro, Managua
11 min walk • Metrocentro stands as a beacon of modern consumer culture in the vibrant city of Managua, Nicaragua. As one of the largest shopping centers in the country, it offers a diverse range of retail experiences, dining options, and entertainment activities, catering to both...
0.6 miNE
Church
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua
15 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, referred to as the New Cathedral, is located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve, Managua
25 min walk • Tiscapa Lagoon is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. It is located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua, and covers an area of 0.13 km². Tiscapa Lagoon was protected as a natural reserve on October 31, 1991.
~1940 ftNE
12°7'45"N • 86°15'59"W
Rotonda Ruben Dario, Managua
10 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.8 miN
12°8'13"N • 86°16'25"W
Plaza Scouts, Managua
21 min walk • Park
1 miNW
12°8'8"N • 86°16'49"W
Centro de Historia Francisco Meza, Managua
25 min walk • Museum
~330 ftNE
12°7'34"N • 86°16'11"W
José Coronel Urtecho, Managua
2 min walk • Library
~1380 ftNE
12°7'41"N • 86°16'3"W
Centro Cultural Pablo Antonio Cuadra, Managua
7 min walk • Museum, Bookshop
0.4 miW
12°7'27"N • 86°16'35"W
Libreria y Cyber Danell, Managua
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miS
Universities and schools
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua
32 min walk • The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua is the main state-funded public university of Nicaragua. Its main campus is located in Managua. The original campus, UNAN-Leon, is located in León and is now secondary, mainly used for medicine majors.
1.5 miSE
Universities and schools
American University, Managua
38 min walk • The American University is a private university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in 1992 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of professional fields including law, medicine, business, and engineering.

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Which popular attractions are close to Central American University?

Nearby attractions include José Coronel Urtecho, Managua (2 min walk), Centro Cultural Pablo Antonio Cuadra, Managua (7 min walk), Rotonda Ruben Dario, Managua (10 min walk), Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Managua (15 min walk).

How to get to Central American University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central American University:

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UCA Terminal de Microbuses Interurbanos (4 min walk)
Uca • Lines: 102, 103, 105, 110, 111, 114, 117, 119, 120, 168, 195, 210 (4 min walk)