Visiting Nicaragua's Most Touristed Town - Granada, Nicaragua

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After months of driving in Nicaragua, we finally made it to one of the country’s most iconic colonial cities—Granada, Nicaragua. In this episode of our Nicaragua travel series, we explore the colorful streets, eat traditional Nicaraguan food, dive into the region’s history, and end the trip scuba diving in a volcanic crater. Yep, seriously.

We kick off our day in Granada with a visit to La Merced Church, one of the top things to do in Granada. The church itself is beautiful, but the real highlight is the tower. After climbing a narrow spiral staircase (Evie’s favourite part), we were rewarded with sweeping aerial views of Granada—a must-see for anyone travelling to Nicaragua.

Next, we walk to Granada’s Central Park, which is usually a bustling social hub, but it was under construction when we visited. Even so, it's a great spot to people-watch and get a sense of daily life in Granada, Nicaragua. We admired the stunning Granada Cathedral from outside, one of the city’s most iconic buildings, but didn't have the chance to go inside.

Hungry from all the walking, we made our way to La Calzada Street for lunch. This pedestrian-friendly street is lined with restaurants and cafes, and we tried two typical Nicaraguan dishes: Indio Viejo and Vigorón. If you’re wondering what to do in Granada, definitely plan a meal here—it’s vibrant, tasty, and full of energy.

We made a quick stop at the Chocolate Museum which we quickly realized may have been a mistake with a very curious dog, but we were able to enjoy enough tasters that we chose a delicious bar to splurge on while we walked to our next stop, Commercial Street. Commercial Street ended up being exactly as the name implies - very commercial. So we had to go a few streets over to find me some jewelry to have as a souvenir of Nicaragua.

No visit to Granada, Nicaragua would be complete without seeing Lake Cocibolca, also known as Lake Nicaragua—the largest lake in Central America. We headed to the Malecón, a lakeside promenade that sounded like a dreamy place to let Evie swim and unwind… but reality didn’t match the brochure. The lakefront was filled with garbage, and unfortunately, we had to keep Evie on dry land.

The next day, our adventure took us just outside of Granada to Apoyo Lagoon, a volcanic crater lake that gave us the chance to do something we've always wanted to do - go scuba diving in a volcano crater. Such a cool and unique thing to do in Nicaragua.

If you're planning a trip and wondering what to do in Granada, this video captures our favorite moments—and some not-so-favorite ones—of traveling in Nicaragua. Between the volcano views, colonial charm, and crater diving, this city offers a mix of relaxation, culture, and adventure.

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== Chapters ==
0:00 Can't believe they let Evie in
8:51 Not the Central Park we expected
15:38 Trying Nicaraguan food
21:44 Probably shouldn't have a dog here
23:05 On the hunt for souvenirs
26:07 Swimming is canceled
29:00 The most unique thing you can do in Granada

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