Granada Tourist Places to Visit in Granadam, Nicaragua, America

Granada Tourist Places to Visit in Granadam, Nicaragua, America

Granada is the capital city of Granada department in Nicaragua country in Central America, is one of the major cities in the country with historical importance is situated on the Coast of Nicaragua Lake, one of the largest in the country and covers a total area of 205 square miles (531 square kilometers). Economy of the city mainly depends in commerce, timber, gold, silver and tourism is surrounded by Masaya, Masatepe, Diriamba, Nandaime and Tipitapa. Granada is located at the distance of 48 kilometers from the capital of Nicaragua, Managua and coordinates are 11.9333° N, 85.9500° W.

History of Granada:

In the year 1524, Granada was established by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba and was the first European city in America. Granada was named as Hernandez de Cordoba and was one of the prosperous regions during the colonial period. Several battles were fought to conquer the city by English, French and Dutch pirates and later William Walker, president of America tried to take the control of the city. In the 19^th century, Managua was declared as the capital of the country.

Places to Visit in Granada:

Fuerte La Polvora:

Fuerte La Polvora is one of the oldest fortes in the country was constructed in the year 1748 is one of the famed historical sites in the country where tourists can climb on the top of the tower and can sight the views of the city and lovely courtyard.

Lake Coibolca:

Lake Cibolca is renowned as the Nicaragua Lake is the only largest fresh water lake in the world which is inhabited by Sharks and visited by the local and few international tourists and along the beach, one can locate few food stalls.

ChocoMuseo:

This museum showcases the history and evolution of chocolate and workshop on how to make your own chocolate.

Other Places to Visit in Granada:

Guadalupe Church
Fortin de San Pablo
Episcopal Palace
San Francisco Church and Museum
Old Railway Station
Central Park
Plazuela de los Leones
Xalteva Church

Weather in Granada:

Granada faces hot and humid climate throughout the year and rainy season starts from June till January and hot season is from February to May and best time to visit Granada is from September to January.

How to Reach Granada?

By Air:

Granada is not served by airport and nearest airport is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport located at the distance of 42 kilometers from center of the city and serves with domestic and international flights to various cities and towns in Central America. From the airport one can avail the bus and taxi services to reach Granada city.

By Sea:

Granada Port is situated few kilometers from middle of the town and serves with domestic ferries to neighboring islands and ports and one can enjoy the boat ride and small boats are available for hire.

By Road:

Granada is the major cities in the country connected through national highway to various parts of the country and one can avail the public and taxi services from several parts of the country to Granada and to get around the city, tourists can rent car or bicycle.

Where to Stay in Granada?

There are hotels in Granada offering comfortable accommodation with astonishing view of the surrounding sights and lake and few hotels in the town are surrounded by colonial buildings which can be viewed from hotel rooms. Facilities such as gym, car parking, 24 hours services, TV, A/c etc. are offered at hotels in Granada at a tariff ranging from $ 9 to $ 300 and above per day. Some of hotels in Granada are listed here below: