This magnificent neoclassical cathedral is the jewel in the crown of Granada's architectural beauty. Although, like most of Granada's great buildings, it had to be rebuilt after William Walker torched the city in 1856, this does not diminish the magic of the site. The well-kept interior and...
The crumbling facade on this ancient building gives way to a beautifully maintained interior. Decked out in Granada's traditional yellow and white with Corinthian columns, the church features an exquisite stained-glass portrait of the Virgin of Guadalupe behind the altar. One of Granada's most...
This fascinating place keeps even the non-Museum person interested. The complex, which dates to the 16th century, is a pleasant place, planted with tall palms in the central courtyard, and is certainly worth an hour of travelers’ time. The rooms offer rudimentary displays...
Described by some as the prettiest church in Granada, Iglesia la Merced is best visited at sunset. For 20 C you can ascend to the top of the belltower and watch the sun go down over Granada's spectacular beauty. The view of this magnificent city in...
This is a truly fantastic experience. Las Isletas is an archipelago of 365 (so they say!) tree-covered islands, some inhabited and some natural, all in close proximity on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. A good kayak tour takes you to El Castillo, an old fort with good views of the islands, then...