- Granada, Central Pacific Nicaragua
Granada is city that couldn't be better located! The city of Granada is on the shore of the huge Lake Nicaragua.
Managua and beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean are only an hour car ride away.
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| It is two hours by boat from the impressive Ometepe Island (a two-volcano island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua). |
Granada is a great base to visit the main tourist attractions of Nicaragua, but it is also considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Central America. Granada’s population is about 190,000 inhabitants and many historians believe this city to be the first city founded by Spaniards in the mainland of the American continent. Certainly, it is a beautiful well-preserved colonial city.
Many interesting activities and excursions in and out of the city.
- Nature, Culture and Traditions
The city is also known as "la Gran Sultana" by locals. It is believed that its nearby volcano, named Mombacho that erupted more than a million years ago, created hundreds of tiny islands in Lake Nicaragua, this cluster of islands is called “Las Isletas,” a worth destination for most visitors. During the Holly Week there is a traditional and very attractive parade at the Las Isletas. Kayaking is possible here.
Mombacho volcano is a national park, with great views and fascinating flora and fauna. In fact, there are several endangered species whose only refugee is now Mombacho Park. There are several sports that can be practiced here, including hiking, canopy and biking. I
While in Granada, tourist can enjoy not only colonial architecture, history and culture, but also excellent shopping, eating and museums. The Gallery of La Casa de Los Tres Mundos together with the Museum of El Convento de San Francisco are two places that should not be missed.
Granada welcome visitors all year long, but some important festivities include: the month of poetry during January, the Holly Week, Fiestas de la Asuncion during August, La Purisima at the end of November and Christmas. |
- Granada Spanish Lingua Briefing
 Granada Spanish Lingua, gets its name from the beautiful city that host the school "The colonial Granada City".
At only 5 blocks from the central park of Granada on la Calzada st, inside of the Granada Red Cross western building. The staff and teachers at "GSL" are experienced, engergetic, positive minded and very supportive of their students. Their alegría creates a very fun environment in the school. The school's homestay families are very warm and attentive to their student guests and have a reputation for offering very good meals a-la-estilo Granada. The school's afternoon activities are varied and take advantage of Granada's great cultural and artistic heritage as well as visits, volunteer work and participation with local service and cultural organizations which are the real vitality of the local community. Optional excursions include trips to neighboring towns and national parks as well as excursions on Lake Nicaragua, the world's tenth largest freshwater lake. Granada is a great location for learning Spanish, Nicaraguan history and culture. The city is alive and vibrant, and the people are friendly, helpful and inquisitive. There is a sense of history, community and aesthetics here that makes Granada and "GSL" such a special experience that students don't want to leave!
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