“You take delight not in a city's seven or seventy wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.”

Granada is the oldest colonial city in Nicaragua and one of the most visited. Located in the western part of the country, just one hour from Managua, Granada is considered to be the commercial center of Nicaragua’s Pacific region. It boasts a vibrant culture and numerous museums, churches, and colonial-style buildings, which have been carefully conserved over many centuries. This city's beauty makes it a must-see destination for any traveler; enjoy its walks along brightly colored streets or boat rides in the lake of Nicaragua for an enriching experience. The combination of architecture, history, and natural wonders make Granada an unforgettable destination to explore no matter how short your stay may be.

Visit its main tourist attractions

A 45-minute ride in a horse-drawn carriages

We will walk through the main streets of the colonial city of Granada and visit its main tourist attractions. In addition, a 45-minute ride on a horse-drawn carriage. 

Granada is considered one of the oldest colonial cities in Latin America and one of the best preserved. It was coveted loot by European pirates who looted and burned it and in colonial times, it was the pride of the Spanish Crown in the Americas. Its main attraction is the Colonial, Neoclassical, and Baroque Architecture visible in houses, streets, squares, monuments, and churches. Granada is also known as the Great Sultana for being at the foot of the Mombacho Volcano, formerly nicknamed the Great Sultan, and listed by UNESCO as a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Nicaragua on June 2, 1995. 

Traces of its history are palpable in its old churches and architectural details. These temples served as barracks and fortresses in times past and were burned and rebuilt over several centuries. Examples are La Catedral, Xalteva, La Iglesia de Guadalupe, and the Antiguo Convento San Francisco, which now houses the most important museum in the city with a permanent exhibition of pre-Columbian statues and representations of their traditions and culture.

English-speaking tour guide

Bottled water

All fees and taxes are covered

Walking shoes

Sun screen

$ 30 per person