Guidebook for Granada

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Guidebook for Granada

Sightseeing

Great view of the region on top of ancient Volcano top looking at the center of the extinct Volcano turning into a christal clear Lagoon. One of the best day trip to explore nature, culture and great pottery.
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Catarina
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Great view of the region on top of ancient Volcano top looking at the center of the extinct Volcano turning into a christal clear Lagoon. One of the best day trip to explore nature, culture and great pottery.
Masaya is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km south of the capital Managua and just 15 min from Granada. It is Nicaragua's first and largest national park, and one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua. The complex volcano is composed of a nested set of calderas and craters, the largest of which is Las Sierras shield volcano and caldera. personally the best time to visit is at night to see the active lake of lava. Highly recommended to visit.
Masaya Volcano National Park
Masaya is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km south of the capital Managua and just 15 min from Granada. It is Nicaragua's first and largest national park, and one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua. The complex volcano is composed of a nested set of calderas and craters, the largest of which is Las Sierras shield volcano and caldera. personally the best time to visit is at night to see the active lake of lava. Highly recommended to visit.

Parks & Nature

Best in Travel is here! Discover 2024’s destinations Lonely Planet article: Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho Nicaragua,Central America Top choice in Nicaragua It’s been a few decades since this 1345m volcano, the defining feature of the Granada skyline, has acted up, but it is still most certainly active and sends up the periodic puff of smoke. It’s easy to get to the crown of cloud forest, steaming with fumaroles and other bubbling volcanic activity beneath the misty vines and orchids. Attractions include three hiking trails of varying difficulty, an organic coffee farm and more. Take a tour from Granada or drive yourself. Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho is managed by the Fundación Cocibolca, which since 1999 has been building trails and running an eco-mobile (think refurbished military jeeps seating 25) on the 40% grade up to 1100m. Get there early to take the short trail through the organic coffee farm, or check out the mariposario (butterfly garden) and orchid garden (free with entrance), close to the parking lot. At the top you can find three species of monkey, 168 species of bird and more than 100 types of orchids as part of the jungle canopy that this park is intent on preserving. There is a choice of several trails, including Sendero del Cráter, a 1.5km jaunt to the fumaroles, plus great views of Granada and Las Isletas, and Sendero la Puma, a steeper 4km trek around the lip of the crater, with even better views. Guides, many of whom speak English, are available at the entrance and cost US$12 to US$22 per group of up to seven. Guides are required for a trek up Sendero el Tigrillo, a heart-pumping two-hour tromp up to two overlooks. The park is open to the public with regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, groups of 10 or more can make arrangements to visit on other days. Time your arrival to coincide with an eco-mobile departure, at 8:30am, 10am and 1pm. If you have a 4WD, you can drive up the volcano for an extra US$22 – plus US$5 for every adult and US$3 for every child in the car. Read less CONTACT Empalme de Guanacaste, Carretera Granada–Nandaime Km 50 Credit to Lonely Planet Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya 17.43 MILES Described by the Spaniards as the gates of hell, the craters that comprise Volcán Masaya National Park are the most easily accessible active volcanoes in… Login Convento y Museo San Francisco 7.22 MILES One of the oldest churches in Central America, Convento San Francisco boasts a robin's egg–blue birthday-cake facade and houses both an important convent… Login Museo de Chocolate 7.17 MILES Granada's new chocolate museum is excellent if you're traveling with children: the 'beans to bar' chocolate workshop, where participants learn to roast… Login Iglesia La Merced 7.02 MILES Perhaps the most beautiful church in the city, this landmark was built in 1534. Most come here for the spectacular views from the bell tower – especially… Login Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo 22.73 MILES This 184-hectare natural reserve, 30km outside Managua, is a small wilderness enclave within easy reach of the capital. Imagine: a hardwood forest, dense… Login Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Escalante-Chacocente 25.24 MILES The main event at this remote wildlife refuge is the mass arrival of female turtles (at intervals between July and December), who crawl up onto the sandy… Login Casa de los Leones & Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos 7.16 MILES Founded in 1986 by Ernesto Cardenal, the Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos moved to elegant Casa de los Leones in 1992. Casa Los Leones was built in 1720,… Login Museo de Antropología e Historia 27.92 MILES If you have some time to kill in town, this 200-year-old house is the place to go. Inside you'll find some moth-eaten taxidermy, a wall of myths and… View more attractions Nearby Nicaragua attractions Login 1. Aguas Agrias – La Nanda Community 3.29 MILES This rural community, just south of Mombacho volcano, is an off-the-beaten-path destination where local guides lead hikes through a traditional plantation… Login 2. Nicaragua Libre 4.93 MILES This small rural community at the base of Volcán Mombacho is part of the UCA community-tourism project. It offers guided trips through organic coffee… Login 3. Cementerio de Granada 6.64 MILES Used between 1876 and 1922, this beautiful cemetery on Granada's outskirts has lots of picturesque mausoleums and tombs, including those of six Nicaraguan… Login 4. Mercado Municipal 6.84 MILES Head to the overflowing and lively Mercado Municipal, a neoclassical building constructed in 1892, for a chance to observe locals haggling over fresh… Login 5. Centro Turístico 6.9 MILES This lakefront tourist center has restaurants, discos, sandy beaches, kids' play areas, and picnic spots, though the location is no good for swimming and… Login 6. La Capilla María Auxiliadora 6.95 MILES This gorgeous 1918 Gothic church with white-and-blue trim is worth a look for its interior – arguably the most beautiful of all of Granada's churches –… Login 7. Fortaleza La Polvora 6.98 MILES Originally called the Fortaleza de Armas when it was constructed in 1748, this lavishly turreted Spanish fortress still has the best views in town, over… Login 8. Iglesia de Xalteva 6.98 MILES The dilapidated but attractive colonial church that houses La Virgen de la Asunción was almost completely rebuilt in the 1890s after suffering serious… View more ADVERTISEMENT For Explorers Everywhere FOLLOW US BECOME A MEMBER Join the Lonely Planet community of travelers LoginCreate account TOP DESTINATIONS TRAVEL INTERESTS SHOP ABOUT US © 2024 Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. LANGUAGE English
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Mombacho Volcano Biological Station
Camino al Volcán Mombacho
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Best in Travel is here! Discover 2024’s destinations Lonely Planet article: Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho Nicaragua,Central America Top choice in Nicaragua It’s been a few decades since this 1345m volcano, the defining feature of the Granada skyline, has acted up, but it is still most certainly active and sends up the periodic puff of smoke. It’s easy to get to the crown of cloud forest, steaming with fumaroles and other bubbling volcanic activity beneath the misty vines and orchids. Attractions include three hiking trails of varying difficulty, an organic coffee farm and more. Take a tour from Granada or drive yourself. Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho is managed by the Fundación Cocibolca, which since 1999 has been building trails and running an eco-mobile (think refurbished military jeeps seating 25) on the 40% grade up to 1100m. Get there early to take the short trail through the organic coffee farm, or check out the mariposario (butterfly garden) and orchid garden (free with entrance), close to the parking lot. At the top you can find three species of monkey, 168 species of bird and more than 100 types of orchids as part of the jungle canopy that this park is intent on preserving. There is a choice of several trails, including Sendero del Cráter, a 1.5km jaunt to the fumaroles, plus great views of Granada and Las Isletas, and Sendero la Puma, a steeper 4km trek around the lip of the crater, with even better views. Guides, many of whom speak English, are available at the entrance and cost US$12 to US$22 per group of up to seven. Guides are required for a trek up Sendero el Tigrillo, a heart-pumping two-hour tromp up to two overlooks. The park is open to the public with regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, groups of 10 or more can make arrangements to visit on other days. Time your arrival to coincide with an eco-mobile departure, at 8:30am, 10am and 1pm. If you have a 4WD, you can drive up the volcano for an extra US$22 – plus US$5 for every adult and US$3 for every child in the car. Read less CONTACT Empalme de Guanacaste, Carretera Granada–Nandaime Km 50 Credit to Lonely Planet Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya 17.43 MILES Described by the Spaniards as the gates of hell, the craters that comprise Volcán Masaya National Park are the most easily accessible active volcanoes in… Login Convento y Museo San Francisco 7.22 MILES One of the oldest churches in Central America, Convento San Francisco boasts a robin's egg–blue birthday-cake facade and houses both an important convent… Login Museo de Chocolate 7.17 MILES Granada's new chocolate museum is excellent if you're traveling with children: the 'beans to bar' chocolate workshop, where participants learn to roast… Login Iglesia La Merced 7.02 MILES Perhaps the most beautiful church in the city, this landmark was built in 1534. Most come here for the spectacular views from the bell tower – especially… Login Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo 22.73 MILES This 184-hectare natural reserve, 30km outside Managua, is a small wilderness enclave within easy reach of the capital. Imagine: a hardwood forest, dense… Login Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Escalante-Chacocente 25.24 MILES The main event at this remote wildlife refuge is the mass arrival of female turtles (at intervals between July and December), who crawl up onto the sandy… Login Casa de los Leones & Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos 7.16 MILES Founded in 1986 by Ernesto Cardenal, the Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos moved to elegant Casa de los Leones in 1992. Casa Los Leones was built in 1720,… Login Museo de Antropología e Historia 27.92 MILES If you have some time to kill in town, this 200-year-old house is the place to go. Inside you'll find some moth-eaten taxidermy, a wall of myths and… View more attractions Nearby Nicaragua attractions Login 1. Aguas Agrias – La Nanda Community 3.29 MILES This rural community, just south of Mombacho volcano, is an off-the-beaten-path destination where local guides lead hikes through a traditional plantation… Login 2. Nicaragua Libre 4.93 MILES This small rural community at the base of Volcán Mombacho is part of the UCA community-tourism project. It offers guided trips through organic coffee… Login 3. Cementerio de Granada 6.64 MILES Used between 1876 and 1922, this beautiful cemetery on Granada's outskirts has lots of picturesque mausoleums and tombs, including those of six Nicaraguan… Login 4. Mercado Municipal 6.84 MILES Head to the overflowing and lively Mercado Municipal, a neoclassical building constructed in 1892, for a chance to observe locals haggling over fresh… Login 5. Centro Turístico 6.9 MILES This lakefront tourist center has restaurants, discos, sandy beaches, kids' play areas, and picnic spots, though the location is no good for swimming and… Login 6. La Capilla María Auxiliadora 6.95 MILES This gorgeous 1918 Gothic church with white-and-blue trim is worth a look for its interior – arguably the most beautiful of all of Granada's churches –… Login 7. Fortaleza La Polvora 6.98 MILES Originally called the Fortaleza de Armas when it was constructed in 1748, this lavishly turreted Spanish fortress still has the best views in town, over… Login 8. Iglesia de Xalteva 6.98 MILES The dilapidated but attractive colonial church that houses La Virgen de la Asunción was almost completely rebuilt in the 1890s after suffering serious… View more ADVERTISEMENT For Explorers Everywhere FOLLOW US BECOME A MEMBER Join the Lonely Planet community of travelers LoginCreate account TOP DESTINATIONS TRAVEL INTERESTS SHOP ABOUT US © 2024 Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. LANGUAGE English
Visitors will experience nature and great atmosphere of peace. Beautiful sunset and enjoy of beauty of nature. Unique set of 365 volcanic little islands formed by eruption of Mombacho volcano in Lake Nicaragua. Some of these islands are now demands for the rich and famous as well of local people. you can expect spending the day on boat your cruising the all around the islands.
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Islets of Granada
401 Calle El Arsenal
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Visitors will experience nature and great atmosphere of peace. Beautiful sunset and enjoy of beauty of nature. Unique set of 365 volcanic little islands formed by eruption of Mombacho volcano in Lake Nicaragua. Some of these islands are now demands for the rich and famous as well of local people. you can expect spending the day on boat your cruising the all around the islands.
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Ometepe
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Opportunity to see an active volcano. Best at night to see the lava lake and reflection of the active lava. Tourist can reach top of the volcano with private automobile or organized tours.
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Masaya Volcano
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Opportunity to see an active volcano. Best at night to see the lava lake and reflection of the active lava. Tourist can reach top of the volcano with private automobile or organized tours.
This place is great if you stay in Granada just 20 min away you can enjoy a swim in Chrystal clear volcanic lagoon.
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Laguna De Apoyo
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This place is great if you stay in Granada just 20 min away you can enjoy a swim in Chrystal clear volcanic lagoon.

Food Scene

This place is good for grilled meat lovers. Nicaraguan beef is one of the best beef in Central America. Good admofesre providing comfortable dinner experience.
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Restaurante El Zaguán
8 místní doporučují
This place is good for grilled meat lovers. Nicaraguan beef is one of the best beef in Central America. Good admofesre providing comfortable dinner experience.
This place is great for having breakfast or brunch. The restaurant has excellent view of one the oldest Church in the American continent San Francisco Church was the first Church in Centro America still in the same place intact.
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Kathy's Waffle House
Calle El Arsenal
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This place is great for having breakfast or brunch. The restaurant has excellent view of one the oldest Church in the American continent San Francisco Church was the first Church in Centro America still in the same place intact.
This restaurant offer great atmosphere , great garden to admire local flowers and excellent local cuisine and international cuisine. Ample corridors and classical colonial building.
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The Garden Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Calle Cervantes
38 místní doporučují
This restaurant offer great atmosphere , great garden to admire local flowers and excellent local cuisine and international cuisine. Ample corridors and classical colonial building.
Great experience to learn all about Chocolate making and history. Great excursion for kids.
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ChocoMuseo Granada
Calle Atravesada
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Great experience to learn all about Chocolate making and history. Great excursion for kids.

Shopping

A great crafts market to explore Nicaraguan arts. The most beutiful hammocks of Central America and preculumbia pottery. Great place to visit for arts. On Thursday evenings every weeks there are free Folklore dancers shows. ( see schedule for more info.)
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Kulturní centrum Starý řemeslný trh
15 místní doporučují
A great crafts market to explore Nicaraguan arts. The most beutiful hammocks of Central America and preculumbia pottery. Great place to visit for arts. On Thursday evenings every weeks there are free Folklore dancers shows. ( see schedule for more info.)

Essentials

This is the most complete Supermarket in the city. Beautiful and clean place to shop all your groceries and alcohol beverages.
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Supermercado La Colonia Veracruz
Carretera a Masaya
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This is the most complete Supermarket in the city. Beautiful and clean place to shop all your groceries and alcohol beverages.