Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua’s most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and infrastructure. For tourists, Granada is a “must” while visiting Nicaragua. Not only for its historical center, museums and stylish ambiance, but also for its incredible location on the edge of Lake Nicaragua, the foot of Mombacho volcano and cloud forest, Apoyo Lagoon, as well as the typical “Pueblos Blancos”.
Granada had a thriving Indigenous population. In 1524, the city was renamed Granada, by Franscisco Hernandez, ostensibly the first European city in mainland America. Unlike other cities that claim the same distinction, the city of Granada was not only a settlement of the conquest, but also a city registered in official records of the Crown of Aragon, and the Kingdom of Castile in Spain.
Granada is also known as “La Gran Sultana”, in the reflection of its Moorish and Andalusian appearance, unlike its sister city and historical rival Leon, located at the Northern Pacific region of the country, which displays Castilian trends.
In 2024 we will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Granada`s founding. The town and historic center is getting ready for this unique and historic event!
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