Travel and Vacation Information for Granada Nicaragua

Venture to the oldest city in the western hemisphere. Granada has been continually settled for over 500 years! There i splenty to do in and around Granada as well, it is the perfect launching spot for travel to other Nicaragua destinations. Tour guides, operators, drivers, hotels and a full range of services is available any time of the year.

Reknowned as the oldest city in the Western hemisphere, Granada, Nicaragua has been continually settled or lived in for over 500 years. It boasts some of the oldest colonial structures in the world, some homes are over 400 years old and still in excellent condition! There are many colonial churches and other attractions that will amaze and place you in awe. Granada was a place favored by pirates and other thieves to enter the town and loot it. The thick walled homes still show the concern for protection from the pirates of yesteryear.

If you are looking to travel to other attractions in the area such as Mombacho Volcano, Laguna de Apoyo, San Juan del Sur or Masaya then you are in luck. Transportation to all of these locations and more is available at any time of the year. You can also arrange tours to Lake Nicaragua, Ometepe Island, Isla Zapatera and San Juan de Oriente.

There are many dining choices in Granada ranging from inexpensive local fare to luxurious 5 course culinary experiences. There is a wide mix of restaurant owners and therefore a great deal of choices for your meals. Adjacent to Parque Central is La Calzada, a hit spot for resaurants and bars as well as tourist services.

Come to Granada as part of your trip to Nicaragua and you will not regret it!