Granada is one of Nicaragua most important cities and the country’s main destination for international travellers. For centuries it has been called ‘The Great Sultana’ in recognition of its beautiful colonial architecture. Granada is 40 Km South East of Managua and less than 30 Km from the capital city’s international airport. It is an excellent starting point for exploring some of the main attractions in Nicaragua and the neighbouring Costa Rica, from active volcanoes to unique cloud forest ecosystems, from the beautiful islands on Lake Cocibolca, or Nicaragua , to the endless beaches of the Pacific Ocean where every year, between August and December, thousands of turtles lay their eggs.

As all colonial cities in Central America, Granada is built around its main square (Parque Central) that represents the city’s social, cultural, and economic hub. Around the Parque Central visitors find Granada’s cathedral , the city hall, important banks, cultural centres, as well as a myriad of small shops and stalls selling traditional food and handcrafts. A few block to the West of the main square is the central market. There, reasonably priced tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, meat, cheese, and freshly caught fish from the lake are sold on wooden stalls since the earely hours of the morning.