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Granada (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡɾaˈnaða]) is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 105,862 (2022), it is Nicaragua's ninth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically.
- Discover Las Isletas on a Boat Tour. Lake Nicaragua, or Lago Cocibolca, is the largest lake in Central America (but it looks more like an ocean!). Without a doubt, of all the things to do in Granada, Nicaragua, exploring this lake and its many islands is #1.
- Afternoon Trip to Active Masaya Volcano. Unlike most active volcanoes in Central and South America, here in Nicaragua, you can get eerily close to the molten lava just about an hour from Granada!
- Day Trip to Laguna de Apoyo. Indisputably, the Laguna de Apoyo is one of the top things to do in Granada. (Okay, technically it’s not in Granada, but the municipal of Catarina in Masaya, Nicaragua.)
- Sunset at the Bell Tower of Iglesia de la Merced. It’s true that Iglesia la Merced is beautiful on the inside, but a $1 climb up the spiral staircase to the bell tower, especially at sunset, offers peak viewing pleasure!
- Explore the Main Plaza. If you're looking for things to do in Granada then don't miss out on visiting the main plaza or Parque Central de Granada as it's often known.
- Visit the famous Cathedral. The Granada Cathedral is probably the most beautiful building in all of Nicaragua (in my opinion). It’s bright, stunning and well worth a visit, especially with its wonderful colonial design and bright yellow/orange and white coloring.
- Check out the Cathedral from above. When you get to the cathedral, you’ll notice you will have a hard time trying to get a picture of this magnificent building from the front without the trees blocking it.
- Take a day trip to Apoyo Lagoon. This is without a doubt one of the top things to do in Granada! The Apoyo Lagoon is like a “crater lake” and it’s nestled between volcanoes.
Granada, city, southwestern Nicaragua. It lies at the foot of Mombacho Volcano on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua at 202 feet (62 metres) above sea level. Granada was founded in 1523 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, and it soon became the economic hub of the region.
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Jul 11, 2022 · Discover the colorful and historic city of Granada, nestled by Mombacho Volcano and Lake Nicaragua. Explore churches, museums, parks, and islands, or make your own chocolate bar at ChocoMuseo.
Granada, Nicaragua. Drawn by year-round warm weather, colonial-era architecture and the freshwater Lake Nicaragua, travelers from around the world are flocking to Granada. Eco-tourists will love visiting the dormant Mombacho volcano, sailing on the lake and ziplining through the trees.
3 days ago · Discover the best attractions and activities in Granada, the oldest colonial city in the Americas. From volcanoes and lagoons to markets and museums, this blog has it all for your trip planning.
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