Guidebook for Granada
Sightseeing
Cathedral San Francisco
Beautiful Convento with an interesting museum inside.
Guadalupe Church
Calle La CalzadaBeautiful old church located at the end of the calzada.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice bar with a/c. Full wine list and great deal on $10 US set menu.
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Bistro Estrada
Calle El ArsenalNice bar with a/c. Full wine list and great deal on $10 US set menu.
Everything Else
A great street for people watching in the late afternoon. Open air and nice breezes drift up from the lake. Food quality at many of the restaurants is poor but the beer is always cold!
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Granada
A great street for people watching in the late afternoon. Open air and nice breezes drift up from the lake. Food quality at many of the restaurants is poor but the beer is always cold!
Coco Berry Spa & Yoga
5 C. 14 de SeptiembreRelaxing spa for massages, pedis, manicures. Discounts for Casa Lucia guests.
Essentials
These are our recommendations for where to go to shop for essentials and food items in Granada.
This is a large a/c supermarket selling local and imported goods as well as a wide range of liquors. They also have a take out section of typico food. You can get all your supplies here!
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La Colonia
This is a large a/c supermarket selling local and imported goods as well as a wide range of liquors. They also have a take out section of typico food. You can get all your supplies here!
A larger and cheaper grocery store where Nicaraguans shop for the best prices on essential items and liquor.
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Maxi Pali Granada
Calle NuevaA larger and cheaper grocery store where Nicaraguans shop for the best prices on essential items and liquor.
One of the best wine selections in town with plenty of promotions.
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Supermercado La Unión Granada
Calle La InmaculadaOne of the best wine selections in town with plenty of promotions.
This is where you will find the cheapest fruit, vegetables, eggs, soap, clothing and other basic items.
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Granada Kommunale Marked
Calle AtravesadaThis is where you will find the cheapest fruit, vegetables, eggs, soap, clothing and other basic items.
Restaurants
Granada's food scene is a great mix of local and international specialties and is vegetarian friendly.
Get a delicious tasting plate for 2 - it's more than enough fresh food and is reasonably priced. Enjoy with a local beer or glass of wine next to the garden.
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pita pita
Calle CervantesGet a delicious tasting plate for 2 - it's more than enough fresh food and is reasonably priced. Enjoy with a local beer or glass of wine next to the garden.
We love the smoothies - all different kind of fruit flavors and you can ask for them to be made without dairy products.
Enjoy in their table in the heart of a tropical garden.
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The Garden Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Calle CervantesWe love the smoothies - all different kind of fruit flavors and you can ask for them to be made without dairy products.
Enjoy in their table in the heart of a tropical garden.
This is a delicious, more expensive gourmet option and a lovely place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. Ask for a table in the garden by the fountain or in air conditioning in the bar.
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Bistro Estrada
Calle El ArsenalThis is a delicious, more expensive gourmet option and a lovely place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. Ask for a table in the garden by the fountain or in air conditioning in the bar.
We love this little place mainly because of the beautiful art on the walls and the fact it is located next to an art studio. Their sandwiches and wraps are delicious.
Cafe de Arte
We love this little place mainly because of the beautiful art on the walls and the fact it is located next to an art studio. Their sandwiches and wraps are delicious.
This is the place to be, open Thursday - Sundays if you enjoy seafood with a Portuguese Nicaraguan twist. They also have dinner specials most nights of the week for $10 US dollars.
Miss Dell's Kitchen
Calle El CaimitoThis is the place to be, open Thursday - Sundays if you enjoy seafood with a Portuguese Nicaraguan twist. They also have dinner specials most nights of the week for $10 US dollars.
This is the place to eat if you want to celebrate with a group of friends and people watch. The Happy Hours has great drink specials and free chips.
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Nectar
Calle La CalzadaThis is the place to eat if you want to celebrate with a group of friends and people watch. The Happy Hours has great drink specials and free chips.
The best tapas in Granada - order a mixture and a selection of their small plates to share. One of the few places serving sparking wine.
Bocadillos Tapas Kitchen & Bar
The best tapas in Granada - order a mixture and a selection of their small plates to share. One of the few places serving sparking wine.
Tours and Activities
Granada is a culture-vulture's paradise with colonial architecture all within walking distance. It is also a great place to swim, hike and kayak.
Climb the bell tower for beautiful city views in this ancient church.
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Iglesia de La Merced
Climb the bell tower for beautiful city views in this ancient church.
A great place to spend the day at a freshwater crater lake just 25 minutes from Granada.
Laguna Beach Club
Acceso privadoA great place to spend the day at a freshwater crater lake just 25 minutes from Granada.
This is an active volcano located 30-40 minutes from Granada with an option to look into a hot lava pit.
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Masaya Volcano
This is an active volcano located 30-40 minutes from Granada with an option to look into a hot lava pit.
Take a look at the gorgeous plaza filled with palm trees in the center of this culture museum.
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Cathedral San Francisco
Take a look at the gorgeous plaza filled with palm trees in the center of this culture museum.
Enjoy a chocolate making workshop in this old home turned chocolate shop just a few blocks from Casa Lucia.
Hotel Boutique Mansion de Chocolate
Enjoy a chocolate making workshop in this old home turned chocolate shop just a few blocks from Casa Lucia.
Climb into the tower of the cathedral and look below at the city of Granada for spectacular views.
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Catedral de Granada
Climb into the tower of the cathedral and look below at the city of Granada for spectacular views.
These spectacular tiny islands offer a great place to see nature, birds, and wildlife in a natural habitat. The best way to see monkeys and bird life is to kayak early morning.
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Islets of Granada
401 Calle El ArsenalThese spectacular tiny islands offer a great place to see nature, birds, and wildlife in a natural habitat. The best way to see monkeys and bird life is to kayak early morning.
Fitness & Spa
Our top recommendations for local gyms and spas.
A great place for a yoga class, a healthy juice, or even to run on the treadmill located 1 block from Casa Lucia. Offers a range of beauty services including massage.
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PURE Gym Spa Yoga
1.5 cuadras al esteA great place for a yoga class, a healthy juice, or even to run on the treadmill located 1 block from Casa Lucia. Offers a range of beauty services including massage.
The best gym in Granada with machines that are in good working order. The best time to use this gym is from 6.30am-8.30am and from 3-5pm. After 5pm most of the cardio machines are occupied.
The Fitness Club
Calle El MartirioThe best gym in Granada with machines that are in good working order. The best time to use this gym is from 6.30am-8.30am and from 3-5pm. After 5pm most of the cardio machines are occupied.
The best place for massages, pedicures and facials on a quiet street in the heart of Granada. We advise you to make an appointment and not walk-in.
Coco Berry Spa & Yoga
5 C. 14 de SeptiembreThe best place for massages, pedicures and facials on a quiet street in the heart of Granada. We advise you to make an appointment and not walk-in.