Friday, March 31, 2017

Granada and Volcano Mombacho Tour


 Volcano Mombacho


Morning crater trail hiking tour at Mombacho. Mombacho Volcano is one of the most famous volcanoes in Nicaragua. In this natural reserve, we can find footpaths, many kinds of flora and fauna and we can experience the amazing weather of this volcano, it is the only fogged forest of the pacific, here  we have the opportunity to walk and to know the footpaths in this volcano, there are  three footpaths, The Tigrillo, The Puma, and The Crater, and you can enjoy the view north where you can see  Granada City, the archipelagos.

Granada's Cathedral. This building is one of the most important in Granada, It is the second church built in Granada and It has had five reconstructions, the facade has a neoclassical style of construction,  there are four chapels and we are allowed go up to the of the tower and enjoy the amazing view of the park and the rest of the beautiful city.

Guadalupe's Church. This church was founded in 1624 - 1626 by Fray Benito Baltodano. after was burned by a fire, the church was built again with differents forms, this Church saves its own aspect by inside and outside and it is located on La Calzada Street pretty close to the lake.

Gun Powder Fortress. The Fortress was built in 1748 as a supplier of gunpowder. in this place, we can appreciate the view of the City. Volcano Mombacho and the Lake, It was first used as a warehouse to store gunpowder. Later it was used as a quartering and jail, where some episodes of internal fights took place. Today it is a museum and we can go there to know its history, there are some old barrels and even there is a canyon.

La Merced's Church. The Merced Church was built in 1534, no far away from the Central Park, it has a tower where is the bell of the church. it has the history the facade is incredible. what really is very fantastic is that you can go up to the roof, there you can appreciate the amazing view of the whole city and many others buildings you can take pictures to the fantastic view and also you can appreciate the view of the volcano, archipelagos, the lake.

Central park Granada. Central Park surrounded by history and culture, It is a fantastic place very peaceful, around it there are many hotels and restaurants, in front of it, is located the main cathedral, and there are many stores where you can get you souvenir, and you can taste the main food of the City (vigoron) a delicious typical food, Central Park a beautiful place to spend with family, friends.


Calzada Pedestrian Street. This Street has something special, it is surrounded by history and culture and has the European aspect, it is really ideal to go at night, here we're going to find many restaurants, it is a relaxing place to spend with the family and friends.


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