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Free tour

Historic center of the oldest city on the American continent on mainland.

3.78
Acceptable (18 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Registered on 14 January 2024
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Greetings! My name is Manuel, but everyone knows me as Good Guide. Join me on a tour that will undoubtedly make you take a little piece of my beautiful city with you, when you return.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

The tour consists of a walk in the historic center of the city.

We begin from Independence Square, heading towards Lake Nicaragua, on Calzada Street and the Guadalupe Church, with its Gothic architecture. We will discuss how it was used during the National War against the filibuster William Walker from 1854 to 1857.

We will comment on a brief description of the Lake, the meaning of its name: Cocibolca and its relationship with the Chorotega indigenous people who descended from the Mayan Empire accompanied by their goddess Quezaltcoa or the Serpent Bird, also the visit of different pirates during the colonial era.

We will also see a panoramic view of the Islets of Granada with their respective description, while we walk along the boardwalk, where we will feel the breezes of the lake. We will then arrive at the monument of former President Emiliano Chamorro, twice president of the country and one of the greatest leaders on the American continent.

We then return to the church of San Francisco, next to the convent with the same name and its different uses throughout its history. We will talk about the architecture of what is the oldest church in all of Nicaragua, founded by the Franciscan friars Francisco Botila and Fray Bartolome de las Casas, who also defended the human rights of indigenous people.

On La Atravesada Avenue, to visit La Merced Tower and take photos around the city, ending the tour at Colon Park or Central Park.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
W2JW+2GP, Granada, Nicaragua
I will be in front of the Claro building, whose architecture is Neoclassical, in Plaza los Leones and I usually wear vests and a cap.
1
Outside visit
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
2
Outside visit
Xalteva Park
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

3.78
Acceptable (18 ratings)
Generic
9
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3
2
2
By category
Professionalism
3.83
Fun
3.78
Expression
3.56
Quality
4.06
Route
4.06

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.

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