Must-see attractions in Granada

  • Convento y Museo San Francisco

    Granada

    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…

  • Museo de Chocolate

    Granada

    Granada's new chocolate museum is excellent if you're traveling with children: the 'beans to bar' chocolate workshop, where participants learn to roast…

  • Nicaragua, Granada, Iglesia de la Merced

    Iglesia La Merced

    Granada

    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…

  • Cementerio de Granada

    Granada

    Used between 1876 and 1922, this beautiful cemetery on Granada's outskirts has lots of picturesque mausoleums and tombs, including those of six Nicaraguan…

  • Mi Museo

    Granada

    This museum displays a private collection of ceramics dating from at least 2000 BC to the present. Hundreds of beautifully crafted pieces were chosen with…

  • La Capilla María Auxiliadora

    Granada

    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 –…

  • Iglesia de Xalteva

    Granada

    The dilapidated but attractive colonial church that houses La Virgen de la Asunción was almost completely rebuilt in the 1890s after suffering serious…

  • Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril

    Granada

    Nine long blocks north of town along Calle Atravesada you’ll find Parque Sandino, next to the old train station, now a technical vocational school. It was…

  • Fresh vegetables at market

    Mercado Municipal

    Granada

    Head to the overflowing and lively Mercado Municipal, a neoclassical building constructed in 1892, for a chance to observe locals haggling over fresh…

  • Catedral de Granada

    Granada

    The cathedral, on the east side of the plaza, was originally built in 1583 but has been destroyed countless times since. This most recent version, built…

  • Fortaleza La Polvora

    Granada

    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…

  • Iglesia de Guadelupe

    Granada

    The imposing, twin towered Iglesia de Guadalupe was originally built as a fort in 1626 and refurbished in 1945.

  • Centro Turístico

    Granada

    This lakefront tourist center has restaurants, discos, sandy beaches, kids' play areas, and picnic spots, though the location is no good for swimming and…

  • Plaza de la Independencia

    Granada

    North of Parque Central is Plaza de la Independencia, also known as the 'Plaza de los Leones.' The obelisk is dedicated to the heroes of the 1821 struggle…

  • Antiguo Hospital

    Granada

    The city's old hospital ruins are a landmark locals often use when giving directions.

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