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  Granada - Nicaragua’s grandest city
Granada is a place where you can settle in...on one of the long, breezy porches running along the main square.
Granada by horse-drawn carriage One evening in Granada we asked one of the carriage drivers to give us a tour of the city.
Dona Conchi moved to Granada with Enriqueta (the woman from the Restaurante Mediterraneo) and Enriqueta’s daughter in the early 1990s.
www.escapeartist.com /efam19/Granada_Nicaragua.html   (2136 words)

  
  Granada, Nicaragua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Granada was named after Granada in Spain by Fernando Hernandez de Cordoba, in honour of the defeat by the Catholic King and Queen of Spain of the Moorish city of the same name in Andalucia, which was the last stronghold of the Moors in southern Spain.
Granada is known to be one of the most beautiful cities of Latin America for its rich colonial heritage, seen in its buildings, which are being restored on a consistent basis as the city's economy grows.
Granada is the capital city of the Department of Granada, which boarders Boaco and Managua to the north, Masaya and Carazo to the east and Rivas to the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Granada,_Nicaragua   (1335 words)

  
 Granada Nicaragua - History
Granada was founded in Xalteva (Jalteva) next to Lake Cocibolca, or Grand Lake of Nicaragua, by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba in 1524, constituting one of the oldest colonial settlements of Central America.
After the Nicaraguan historian Jorge Eduarde Arellanom, the historical beginning of Granada can be distinguished in the fusion of architectonic elements and the construction of the city, which was based on the exploration of the river San Juan.
On the 22 nd of November Granada was set on fire by the pirate Henningsen and many of the cities buildings became badly damaged.
www.granadanicaragua.net /en/history.html   (755 words)

  
 Granada - Nicaragua's Grandest City
The Granada gold reserves were regularly sacked by English and French Buccaneers until the city wisely constructed the fortress of San Pablo, strategically placed on an Isleta (small island) opposite the city.
Today's Granada is a delightful town with most of the amenities of the capital but none of the hustle and bustle.
Granada is a wonderful walking city, with most attractions within a six-block radius and the lake a 15 minute walk from Hostel Oasis.
www.nicaraguahostel.com /Main/main_granada.htm   (896 words)

  
 Travel in Granada - Nicaragua - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Granada is a wonderful city to explore on foot, though because of the torrid climate, it's best to do most of your strolling in the early morning and late afternoon.
Granada is Nicaragua’s third largest city and the centre of commerce on Lake Nicaragua.
Natural attractions near Granada include the Laguna de Apoyo, an ancient crater lake to the west of town that is now a popular swimming hole, and the forested upper slopes of Mombacho Volcano, a massive mountain to the south of the city.
www.americatravelling.net /nicaragua/granada/granada_culture.htm   (464 words)

  
 Colonial Charm on a Peasant's Pocketbook - Grenada, Nicaragua
I chose Granada largely because I had only a short time in Nicaragua and it seemed like a taxi ride to the airport wouldn't be too outrageously expensive.
Granada was founded in 1524 by Hernandez de Cordoba but the city we see today is of much later vintage.
The Alhambra is the Waldorf of Granada and much cheaper accommodations are to be found along Calle La Calzada, which leads from the central square to Lago Nicaragua and a park filled with lake shore restaurants and nightclubs.
www.intrepidtraveler.com /travels/granada.html   (1652 words)

  
 Hotel Granada - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The city of Granada was founded by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Hernandez of Cordoba in 1524 and is located between Xalteva, (Jalteva), and the Cocibolca or Great Lake of Nicaragua.
Granada is the oldest colonial city on the American continent.
Granada was a center of commerce for Spain and during its early independence was a thriving business center.
hotelgranadanicaragua.com /about.htm   (463 words)

  
 N.E.W.S. - cooperation of the cities Trnava-Granada-Dordrecht
Granada, nicknamed 'La Gran Sultana', Nicaragua's oldest city after Managua and Leon, was founded in 1523 by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba.
Granada has been designated a museum city by the Nicaraguan government and is a wonderful discovery for walkers.
In 1979, Nicaragua was one of the first Latin American countries to overthrow the semi-fascist dictatorships by themselves.
www.trnava.sk /old/news/en_03.html   (498 words)

  
 Granada Nicaragua
Granada is the oldest colonial city founded in Central America.
Another bad celebrity, William Walker also left his foot prints in this region of Nicaragua when he proclaimed himself president of the Republic and declared that English was the official language of Nicargua and also tried to re-establish slavery in the region.
The taking of Granada immediately was followed by the massacre of Bay of the Virgin, and the necessary installation of General Walker in the power of Nicaragua.
www.costarica-net-guide.com /granada.html   (433 words)

  
 NSS Granada Nicaragua Spanish School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The staff and teachers at "Cocibolca" are some of Nicaragua's most experienced.
Granada is a great location for learning Spanish, Nicaraguan history and culture.
The staff and teachers at the school were generous in their concern and assistance; the classes were well prepared, yet they were very willing to accomodate my preferences...
pages.prodigy.net /nss-pmc/Granada/granada.htm   (374 words)

  
 Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is at once both the oldest city on the continent and the most developed tourist destination in Nicaragua.
But Granada’s charm won’t be taken over any time soon—too many of the distinctive buildings are the private homes of well-off, proud Nicaraguans who wouldn’t think of giving up their family’s place in the city (even if a few of their neighbors have done so).
Granada is the place to meet other vagabonds with whom you can swap stories over a few liters of Victoria in the tropical shadow of Volcán Mombacho.
www.moon.com /planner/nicaragua/regions/granada.html   (532 words)

  
 e-Marginalia :: Style & Charm in Granada, Nicaragua :: Degan Beley
Granada is the oldest colonial city in Central America and has developed a stately flair that you won't find in any of the nearby towns.
Granada was built near the water, like most important outposts of the day, but it is unique in that it is actually on the shores of Lake Nicaragua (the second largest Lake in Latin America) and not on one of the nearby oceans.
Granada sits on the northwest shore of the lake, slightly south of the capital city, Managua.
www.e-margaux.com /en/story/granada-nicaragua   (947 words)

  
 Granada, Nicaragua  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Granada was founded by the Spanish in 1523 and retains many ornate churches and old Spanish-style buildings from the colonial period.
As the headquarters of the Conservative Party in the 19th century, it was a bitter rival of León, the center of the Liberal Party.
Despite being captured and badly damaged by the American adventurer William Walker in the mid-1850s, Granada was the nation’s main city until the rise of Managua in the 1890s.
www.galenfrysinger.com /granada_nicaragua.htm   (138 words)

  
 Nicaragua travel guide - Wikitravel
The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony in the early 16th century.
Nicaragua was on the verge of a civil war; Walker sided with one of the factions and was able to gain control of the country, hoping that the US would annex Nicaragua as a southern slave state.
Nicaragua doesn't have as many language schools as can be found in Guatemala or Costa Rica, but a few have sprouted up in the last few years, particularly in colonial Granada and Esteli in the north.
wikitravel.org /en/Nicaragua   (2494 words)

  
 Hotel Alhambra - Granada, Nicaragua, Hotel
The Hotel Alhambra is located in the heart of the historical center of Granada, the oldest colonial city in the mainland of the Western Hemisphere.
Lake Nicaragua is the second largest lake in Latin America and is the only in the world that has sharks and other sea-water fishes.
During the 1600´s and 1700´s, the city of Granada was sacked and burned many times by Dutch and Brittish pirates who entered thru the Rio San Juan.
www.bestlodging.com /sites/5456/index.shtml   (157 words)

  
 Explore Nicaragua: Granada
This city, also called Granada, features many colonial buildings and is in close proximity of two other main attractions in this department: Lake Nicaragua, an enormous freshwater lake that houses hundreds of small islets, and the Mombacho Volcano, an imposing volcano that has a lot to offer.
Granada was founded in 1524 and holds the title of oldest city established on mainland during the Spanish conquests.
Located south of Granada, in line with the volcanic chain that runs through the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, the island of Zapatera is also of volcanic origin.
www.vianica.com /visit/granada   (1506 words)

  
 Learn Spanish in Granada :: Spanish Course
Nicaragua's political history is probably as turbulent as the ground on which it lies: it's a land of dictators, revolutions, earthquakes and volcanoes.
It is an independent centre with no formal political or religious affiliations, yet is proud to support a set of values that promote international and intercultural awareness and cooperation – through offering Spanish language classes, volunteer social service opportunities, and special programmes to introduce you to the Nicaraguan people, their history, culture and natural environment.
Granada has everything to offer – you can play sport in Spanish, watch sport in Spanish, go to aerobics in Spanish, see theatre and cinema in Spanish.
www.cactuslanguage.com /en/languages/spanish/nicaragua/granada.php   (1286 words)

  
 Articles - Granada, Nicaragua | Utah.com
It stands near sea level along the shores of Lago Nicaragua, an ocean-like expanse of freshwater dotted with towering volcanic islands and inhabited by strange species of fish and freshwater sharks found nowhere else on Earth.
During its early days Granada was locked in a power struggle with liberal Leon, a slightly larger city a hundred or so miles to the northwest.
I was in Nicaragua for a bit more than a week, and at times it was difficult at times to get over the oddity of being a tourist in a country that still seemed to so freshly have emerged from a conflict.
www.utah.com /schmerker/2002/nicaragua.htm   (417 words)

  
 Nicaragua vacations, hotel in nicaragua,nicaragua granada, Hotel,Granada, Nicaragua, nicaragua hotel granada
On the shore of the Lake Nicaragua, Granada
Riding through the streets of Granada in a horse drawn carriage is one of the highlights of a trip to Nicaragua.
Granada is also a port on giant Lake Nicaragua.
www.nicaragua-vacations.com /granada.html   (830 words)

  
 Travel to Granada, Nicaragua - Associated Content
Granada is by far the prettiest colonial town in Nicaragua.
Granada is the perfect jump-off point for outdoor activities due to its location.
Today, Granada is considered to be the capital of tourism in Nicaragua, and a burgeoning network of bars, restaurants and hostels have sprung up to cater to the increasing number of tourists.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/63614/travel_to_granada_nicaragua.html   (833 words)

  
 Nicaragua Spanish School, Learn Spanish in Nicaragua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The city, founded by the Spaniards in 1524, is one of the oldest cities in the whole American continent that remains in the same place where it was initially settled.
Granada is considered the colonial jewel of Nicaragua because of its Renaissance and Baroque style churches and colorful old buildings.
Granada has been always a land of poets and has kept this reputation throughout the years.
www.nicaragua-spanish-lessons.com /granada.html   (388 words)

  
 Nicaragua Cup of Excellence Granada 2006
Granada is a hot sticky humid and beautiful town on Lake Nicaragua, about 1 hour from the capital of Managua.
Like all once-glorious places, Granada, Nicaragua is beautiful as, and if you are a sucker for the rustic like me, you can indulge yourself ad nauseum.
And granada has a full-fledged tourist industry that offers more places to stay than can be counted, in the form of small hotels and hostels.
www.sweetmarias.com /nicaraguaCOE2006/nicaraguaCOE2006.html   (812 words)

  
 Travel and Tourism in Granada, Nicaragua's colonial Gem
Almost all visitors to Nicaragua will at least spend a few hours of their visit in the colonial town of Granada.
Granada was founded in 1524 and is therefore the oldest colonial city in the Americas.
It is situated on the shores of Lake Nicaragua and in the shadow of the Mombacho Volcano.
www.morgansrock.com /articles/granadapressrelease.htm   (630 words)

  
 Granada Nicaragua - Granada Great Sultana of Nicaragua
Granada is one of Nicaragua's most important cities and the country's main destination for international travellers.
Granada is 40 Km South East of Managua and less than 30 Km from the capital city's international airport.
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.
www.nicatour.net /en/granada/granada-nicaragua.asp   (324 words)

  
 Living Colonial Real Estate: About Nicaragua
Nicaragua is discovered by people who see great opportunities to own real estate, start a business, retire or have a wonderful holiday in an unspoiled Country.
Rated by CNN as the “ safest” country in the western hemisphere, and being one of the most beautiful and cheapest to live in, makes the country a haven for tourism and new investment.
Since 1990 Nicaragua is recovered from a turbulent time and is fast becoming the number one destination under tourists, retirees and investors.
www.livingcolonial.com /nicaragua.asp   (168 words)

  
 COSTA RICA EXTENSIONS - NICARAGUA TOUR - SOLENTINAME, GRANADA & LEON
Set between the Pacific Ocean and a jagged range of active volcanoes is Nicaragua's colonial capital of León.
This ancient town on the shores of mighty Lake Nicaragua is full of history and Spanish colonial charm and is one of the oldest European settlements in the western hemisphere.
Granada is quickly becoming a must visit for travelers to Central America for its unique beauty, relaxed atmosphere and great dining possibilities.
www.toursnicaragua.com /nicaragua_costa_rica/solentiname_granada_leon.html   (1487 words)

  
 Hotel El Club in Granada Nicaragua- Tourist information
Granada has many tourist attractions, all of which are easily accessible from El Club.
Located in one of the ports of Lake Nicaragua, the isletas consist of 365 small islands created by an old and powerful eruption from Volcano Mombacho.
According to history, the cathedral is one of the original buildings constructed in Nicaragua.
www.elclub-nicaragua.com /granada.html   (501 words)

  
 Nicaragua rising: War-torn image gets a tourist makeover - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Just recently, adds one bystander, a group of fishermen claimed they were threatened by armed security guards when their boat veered too close to the shore of an upscale eco-resort north of town.
On a bird-watching kayak tour of Lake Nicaragua's Las Isletas, an archipelago of 350 islands that formed near Granada when the Mombacho volcano blew its stack thousands of years ago, the scenery includes egrets, herons and occasional cattle — and plastic bags that, according to one joke, have become the national flower of Nicaragua.
Local color: Granada's sky-blue Convento San Francisco, now a museum, was built by Franciscan monks in 1529 and burned to the ground by pirate Henry Morgan 150 years later before being rebuilt.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2007-02-15-nicaragua-rising_x.htm   (1405 words)

  
 Granada Island, Nicaragua, Central America
Sitting on the Lake of Nicaragua, Granada island is an enchanting combination of tropical climate, blue water, fresh breeze, and variety of trees.
Granada has a population of 50,000 people and a very relaxed and easy way of life.
Although the town of Granada may get hot sometimes, the island is always cool and comfortable due to the continuous nice water breeze.
www.privateislandsonline.com /granada-island-nicaragua.htm   (865 words)

  
 Nicaraguan spanish school Granada Nicaragua Latin America
In order to attract students to our classrooms, our spanish school in Granada, Nicaragua, does not claim to be a non profit organization, part of certain institution, or a cooperative designed school.
Our spanish school, in Nicaragua, offers the opportunity to be part of an immersion program which will introduce you to various aspects of Latin American culture and its society.
Nicaragua is a country in great need of help, and One on One Tutoring spanish school in Granada, Nicaragua, offers to be a connector between volunteer opportunities to those interested in helping our community at no cost.
www.1on1tutoring.net   (710 words)

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