Nicaragua Tourist Information

Our hotel in Granada makes a great base for exploring Nicaragua. Granada has many tourist attractions, all of which are easily accessible from El Club. Here is a list of attractions in Colonial Granada. Have fun as you explore, whether you do it on your own or with a tour guide.

The Isletas of Granada
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. The isletas are also home to many flora and fauna, as well as host to restaurants, homes and other attractions.

One can charter a small boat as part of a group for a few cordobas. Guides offer 1 hour or 3 hour tours (custom tours can be arranged) and include lunch or dinner at one of the isletas.

Volcano Mombacho
Just outside of Granada, this extinct volcano provides countless tourist activities and opportunities. The highest point of Mombacho is 1,400 meters. The volcano offers scenic hikes, canopy tours, spectacular views of Granada, Laguna de Apoyo, the isletas and endless photo opportunities. The volcano is rich in vegetation and is also home to wildlife and different species of flowers.

If you would like to visit the volcano, plans can be made with a tour guide. Ask us for more details.

Parque Central (Parque Colon)
Within walking distance of the hotel, the park is the heart of Granada. Here, you can get a great feel for what Granada is all about. One can see merchants, restaurants,a cathedral, horse drawn carriages and great colonial architecture. Stop by and buy souvenirs, eat authentic Nicaraguan food or just relax at the park with the locals.

Convento San Francisco
According to history, the cathedral is one of the original buildings constructed in Nicaragua. The convent reflects the rich and turbulent history of Granada. The convent was destroyed in 1856 by William Walker and was reconstructed in 1968. Today, the church is a tourist destination and features a museum and cultural center. Be sure to see a bit of Nicaraguan culture, paintings and old statues found on the Isand of Ometepe.

Volcan Masaya
This active volcano is minutes from Granada. The volcano is great for hiking and still emits vapor and gases. The volcano features a national park as well as a small museum.

Managua
Managua, being the capital of Nicaragua, offers tourist attractions of all sorts. One can visit the Rubén Darío National Theater, the National Palace (Presidential Palace). In addition to malls, fast food, movie theaters and such, Managua, like the rest of the country, offers plenty of mountains, volcanoes and lakes.

San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is a popular tourist destination in Nicaragua and offers some of the best surfing in Nicaragua (Playa Maderas) as well as beautiful hotels, beaches and even beachfront real estate.

Masaya
Don't forget to buy souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back home. Masaya is the place to find hammocks, furniture, paintings and souvenirs and two large arts and crafts markets.