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Things to see in Granada, Nicaragua (Nicaragua): 32 places and when to go
Granada, Nicaragua is a city in Nicaragua with around 105,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Mountains (8), Temples (4). The best known are Mombacho, Zapatera and Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Granada. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 11.9337, -85.95
- Population
- About 105,000
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (23) · Mountains (8) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (4) · Beaches (2) · History (2)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MGA Managua, 33 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mombacho, at 1,325 m.
What to see in Granada, Nicaragua
The places in and around Granada, Nicaragua, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MombachoVulkan in Nicaragua, Granada Department, near Lake Nicaragua12 km
- ZapateraShield volcano in the national park on Isla Zapatera in Lake Nicaragua, Granada Department, Nicaragua26 km
- Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, GranadaChurch in Granada, Nicaragua552 m
- Laguna La CanchaLagoon in Granada Department, Nicaragua7.6 km
- Zapatera ArchipelagoProtected area in Nicaragua26 km
- Parque nacional Volcán MombachoNational park12 km
- Tisma Lagoon Natural ReserveNature reserve in Nicaragua16 km
- Bajo Los RoblesBay in Rivas Department, Nicaragua26 km
- Cerro El ChanalMountain in Nicaragua5.2 km
- Cerro El LlanoMountain in Nicaragua, Isla Zapatera on Lake Nicaragua24 km
- Cerro El MencoMountain in Nicaragua, Peninsula on Lake Nicaragua, Rivas Department28 km
- Cerro El PilónMountain in Nicaragua on Isla Zapatera23 km
- Cerro Las BanderasMountain in Nicaragua, Isla Zapatera25 km
- Convento de San FranciscoMuseum275 m
- Iglesia de la MercedHistoric church in Granada, Nicaragua895 m
- Loma PosintepeMountain in Nicaragua3.2 km
- Lomas del BrujoMountain in Nicaragua28 km
- Playas El ArenalBeach11 km
- Plazoleta Isla El MuertoArchaeological site20 km
- Sierra Santa JuliaMountain in Nicaragua, Isla Zapatera on Lake Nicaragua26 km
- Capilla María AuxiliadoraChapel in Granada municipality, Granada department, Nicaragua1.6 km
- El CerritoMountain peak in the municipality of Diriomo, Granada department, Nicaragua10 km
- Ensenada de AsesesCove in Nicaragua6.9 km
- Ensenada del ViejoCove in Nicaragua26 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Granada, Nicaragua
The best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:22
- FebBest time11:37
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:16
- MayPossible12:33
- JunBetter not12:42
- JulPossible12:38
- AugPossible12:24
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:44
- NovBest time11:26
- DecBest time11:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. In January, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to Nicaragua in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Granada, Nicaragua
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Masaya10 places16 km
- Jinotepe, Carazo27 places28 km
- Managua50 places43 km
- Tola11 places56 km
- Rivas, Nicaragua15 places57 km
- Juigalpa, Chontales19 places65 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Granada, Nicaragua?
The best known: Mombacho, Zapatera, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Granada, Laguna La Cancha, Zapatera Archipelago. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Granada, Nicaragua?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 33 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Granada, Nicaragua as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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