Discovering Nicaragua

General information

Destination	Category
Guanacaste, Costa Rica	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Granada is located south of Managua at the edge of Nicaragua Lake. Founded in 1524, Granada is considered one of the oldest cities in America. Granada architecture is a romantic combination of colonial homes with neoclassical baroque churches, which makes it the jewel of Nicaragua.

Granada is located south of Managua at the edge of Nicaragua Lake. Founded in 1524, Granada is considered one of the oldest cities in America. Granada architecture is a romantic combination of colonial homes with neoclassical baroque churches, which makes it the jewel of Nicaragua. For many years, Nicaragua has been unknown as a tourist destination.

Today you have the opportunity to visit this new tourist attraction and discover the beauty of this country, its people, its lakes and its active volcanoes. Experience one of the oldest colonial and more colorful cities of Central America: Granada. Its original architecture makes you go back in time. A boat ride at Nicaragua Lake, near Granada Islets will make this trip unforgettable.

Those islets (which differ in size between a hundred square meters and over one hundred hectares) are the result of Mombacho Volcano violent eruption thousand years ago. Enjoy lunch before you explore some of the best handicrafts made by local people at Catarina market. (Wooden crafts, leather and pottery is available).




Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.

Duration: Approximately 16 hours.

Pick-up time: At 5am.

Drop-off time: At 9pm.

Languages: English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

Included: Breakfast and lunch, drinks, admission to the volcanoes and market.

Others: We recommend to wear comfortable clothes such as pants/shorts and sneakers.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide