Esther’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Masaya Volcano National Park is a must-see! It’s an easy half-day trip from Granada. Standing near the edge of the crater and seeing the lava splashing inside is an experience you won’t forget!
112 yerel halk öneriyor
Masaya Volcano
Masaya Volcano National Park is a must-see! It’s an easy half-day trip from Granada. Standing near the edge of the crater and seeing the lava splashing inside is an experience you won’t forget!
Take a boat trip on the lake, see the many private islets, go fishing, have lunch on one of the islets, or go for a swim in the lake.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Islets of Granada
Take a boat trip on the lake, see the many private islets, go fishing, have lunch on one of the islets, or go for a swim in the lake.
Discover the exotic flora and fauna of the Mombacho volcano and enjoy panoramic views over Granada as you drive to the crater.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Mombacho
Discover the exotic flora and fauna of the Mombacho volcano and enjoy panoramic views over Granada as you drive to the crater.
The view of the lagoon inside the volcano crater is absolutely spectacular. Must see!
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Apoyo Lagoon
The view of the lagoon inside the volcano crater is absolutely spectacular. Must see!
Wonderful island with a lot to see and do. Don’t forget to check out the ancient petroglyphs on the island!
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Ometepe
Wonderful island with a lot to see and do. Don’t forget to check out the ancient petroglyphs on the island!
Leon is a great city filled with revolutionary history and colonial buildings. Check out the street art, try out the food in one of the many restaurants or show off your dance skills in a salsa bar at night.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
León
Leon is a great city filled with revolutionary history and colonial buildings. Check out the street art, try out the food in one of the many restaurants or show off your dance skills in a salsa bar at night.
In need of some beach time? San Juan del Sur beach is located about 90 minutes drive from Granada, close to the border with Costa Rica. It is by far the most popular beach in Nicaragua and a surfer's paradise.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
San Juan del Sur
In need of some beach time? San Juan del Sur beach is located about 90 minutes drive from Granada, close to the border with Costa Rica. It is by far the most popular beach in Nicaragua and a surfer's paradise.
Neighborhoods
This is the main pedestrian street lined with restaurants and bars. It's just two blocks away from the house and you'll find plenty of cheap food options there. It gets very lively (and quite loud!) on the weekends with live music and DJs.
Calle La Calzada
Calle La CalzadaThis is the main pedestrian street lined with restaurants and bars. It's just two blocks away from the house and you'll find plenty of cheap food options there. It gets very lively (and quite loud!) on the weekends with live music and DJs.
Iglesia de la Merced
Climb the bell tower of Iglesia La Merced for amazing views of the city.
Food scene
Go for lunch at Villas Mombacho on a sunny day. It’s a wonderful, quiet place with a perfect view of the lake and surrounding volcanoes. Try out the local fish “Guapote” or the shrimps. Both are delicious and so is the “limonada con hierba buena”. You can go for a boat ride on the lake afterwards to visit the islets.
Villas Mombacho
Go for lunch at Villas Mombacho on a sunny day. It’s a wonderful, quiet place with a perfect view of the lake and surrounding volcanoes. Try out the local fish “Guapote” or the shrimps. Both are delicious and so is the “limonada con hierba buena”. You can go for a boat ride on the lake afterwards to visit the islets.
Lovely place to hang out and have breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also has a little shop with locally-made items for sale.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
The Garden Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Calle CervantesLovely place to hang out and have breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also has a little shop with locally-made items for sale.
Amazing Middle Eastern cuisine and a lovely space. One of our favorites!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
pita pita
Calle CervantesAmazing Middle Eastern cuisine and a lovely space. One of our favorites!
Open-air restaurant with good BBQ food. Perfect for a casual get-together with friends or a family evening out.
Asarte Restaurante & Bar
Calle El CaimitoOpen-air restaurant with good BBQ food. Perfect for a casual get-together with friends or a family evening out.
Our absolute favorite! Numu offers farm to table dining and serves mediterranean-inspired dinners prepared with locally-sourced ingredients in a charming courtyard space.
NM Culinary Granada
Our absolute favorite! Numu offers farm to table dining and serves mediterranean-inspired dinners prepared with locally-sourced ingredients in a charming courtyard space.
If you're looking for a place to have breakfast, Kathy has a wide variety of options available.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Kathy's Waffle House
Calle El ArsenalIf you're looking for a place to have breakfast, Kathy has a wide variety of options available.
El Zaguán
This restaurant is a great option for meat lovers.
Lovely restaurant with something for everyone: sushi, burgers, seafood, and steaks. Try the house special! It's beef tenderloin flamed with Flor de Caña rum. Get your camera ready for the moment that the waiter sets the rum on fire!
Boca Baco
Lovely restaurant with something for everyone: sushi, burgers, seafood, and steaks. Try the house special! It's beef tenderloin flamed with Flor de Caña rum. Get your camera ready for the moment that the waiter sets the rum on fire!
Lovely place to have breakfast or lunch. They have a wide variety of options for breakfast with typical Nica breakfast plates and American-style options. While you're there you can have a look at the art or sign up for a painting class.
Café de Arte
Lovely place to have breakfast or lunch. They have a wide variety of options for breakfast with typical Nica breakfast plates and American-style options. While you're there you can have a look at the art or sign up for a painting class.
This is a lovely place on a small private island in the lake. You can make a dinner reservation and they will pick you up by boat from the Marina Cocibolca and bring you back. The sunset over the lake and view of the Mombacho volcano are absolutely magical!
Isleta El Espino Ecolodge
This is a lovely place on a small private island in the lake. You can make a dinner reservation and they will pick you up by boat from the Marina Cocibolca and bring you back. The sunset over the lake and view of the Mombacho volcano are absolutely magical!
Art and Culture
This amazing art gallery features monthly exhibitions of local artists. Andrés has an in-depth knowledge of the Nicaraguan art scene and will be happy to share information with you.
Galería Andrés Lazar
This amazing art gallery features monthly exhibitions of local artists. Andrés has an in-depth knowledge of the Nicaraguan art scene and will be happy to share information with you.
Ricardo Maya is a Cuban artist who lives and works in Granada. His art is an invitation to introspection in human psychology.
Ricardo Maya Art Studio
Ricardo Maya is a Cuban artist who lives and works in Granada. His art is an invitation to introspection in human psychology.
This art gallery by internationally renowned artist Efrén Medina is well worth a visit to Managua!
Galería Efrén Medina
This art gallery by internationally renowned artist Efrén Medina is well worth a visit to Managua!
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Go for a tour at the Choco museum
Make your own chocolate right from the bean or learn how to make the best chocolate and cacao cocktails!
Çocuklarla seyahat etme
Explore the city by horse carriage
It can get quite hot in Granada and kids might get tired of walking around by foot all day. So why not hire a horse carriage and explore the city in a comfortable ride? You can stop where ever you like and take your time to visit each place, while the driver patiently waits for you. Especially younger kids will love it and might get a chance to sit next to the driver and take the reigns for a while.
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Municipal market
Spend a morning at the municipal market of Granada and submerge yourself in the hustle and bustle, while tasting some of the local delicacies.
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Share your left-over food
Nicaragua is a poor country. Especially in Calle La Calzada it is not unusual to find children and adults passing by the outside restaurant tables and asking for some food. If this bothers you, you can politely say no and they will leave you alone. However, if you should have some left-overs, you could ask for a doggy bag and consider sharing them with people in the street. You’ll find that they will appreciate the gesture and you’re likely to strike up a friendly conversation!
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Bring light clothes and plenty of sunscreen
It can get quite hot in Granada. Always carry a bottle of water around so you don’t get dehydrated, especially if you’re traveling with children. Bring light clothes, a hat or cap and plenty of sunscreen! In the rainy season you may also want to pack a poncho or umbrella.
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Rent a car if you plan to go sight-seeing across the country
Inside Granada it is easy to get around by foot or in a horse carriage. There are also many tours available that will take you to the main tourist destinations in the surrounding areas. However, if you want to be able to explore Nicaragua at your own pace, you may wish to rent a car. The infrastructure is generally good and it is easy to drive around the country. If there is no GPS in the car, you can use Waze on your phone. Avoid driving at night for your safety.
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Chocolate factory Argencove
If you would like to go for a chocolate tasting and try some award-winning chocolates, go check out Argencove!