Explore the wonders of Nicaragua's oldest colonial city. An ideal add-on for those with extra time in Granada.
Granada City Break - Original - Hotel Cocibolca
Independent
2008
GPI
No Minimum
Central America
Nicaragua
Granada
Granada
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Culture/History
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Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city. Walk or bike the city's historic avenues to visit the impressive Cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the Convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000 year old statues.
Your half day city tour includes a guided walk of the city while visiting Granada's main Cathedrals and monuments.
Transfer from the International Airport in Managua to your hotel in Granada (the package includes one transfer) and, if you have time, enjoy some of the abundant local or international cuisine, and the world-class nightlife.
Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada. Stroll over to Casa de Los Leones for a glimpse of what’s going on this week culturally. There’s also a promenade, Centro Turistica, down by Lake Nicaragua, a 15 min walk from the central plaza. Travel down the city’s historic avenues to visit the impressive cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000-year old statues. Optional activities include a scenic boat trip or guided kayak excursion among the 365 little islands (isletas) of Lake Nicaragua.
Granada is Nicaragua’s oldest and 3rd largest Spanish city, named after its Moorish counterpart in Spain. It retains its colonial character with traditional architecture and large cool patios inside of the older homes. Walk or bike the city's historic avenues to visit the impressive Cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000 year old statues.
Your half day city tour includes a guided walk of the city while visiting Granada's main Cathedrals and monuments.
You can depart the hotel at your leisure, either to the airport or for more adventure in Nicaragua and beyond.
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Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city. Walk or bike the city's historic avenues to visit the impressive Cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the Convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000 year old statues.
Your half day city tour includes a guided walk of the city while visiting Granada's main Cathedrals and monuments.
Transfer from the International Airport in Managua to your hotel in Granada (the package includes one transfer) and, if you have time, enjoy some of the abundant local or international cuisine, and the world-class nightlife.
Walking is probably the easiest way to see all the sights of Granada. Stroll over to Casa de Los Leones for a glimpse of what’s going on this week culturally. There’s also a promenade, Centro Turistica, down by Lake Nicaragua, a 15 min walk from the central plaza. Travel down the city’s historic avenues to visit the impressive cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000-year old statues. Optional activities include a scenic boat trip or guided kayak excursion among the 365 little islands (isletas) of Lake Nicaragua.
Granada is Nicaragua’s oldest and 3rd largest Spanish city, named after its Moorish counterpart in Spain. It retains its colonial character with traditional architecture and large cool patios inside of the older homes. Walk or bike the city's historic avenues to visit the impressive Cathedral, the colourful market or the Convento de San Francisco, which was built in 1529. Today, the convent is a museum complex housing festival masks and a collection of 2,000 year old statues.
Your half day city tour includes a guided walk of the city while visiting Granada's main Cathedrals and monuments.
You can depart the hotel at your leisure, either to the airport or for more adventure in Nicaragua and beyond.
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Accommodation
Simple hotel (2 nts).
Brief Highlights
A transfer to or from the airport, half-day city tour, 2 nights hotel stay.
Departure
Departs any day
Group Leader
Local Rep/Guides.
Group Size
No Minimum
Included Highlights
Half-day city tour, arrival or departure transfers
Local Payment
N/A
Meals Included
No meals included.
StartFinish
Granada
Transport
Transfers in private shuttle.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for G.A.P Adventures Adventure travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
About Accommodation
A variety of accommodation standards are available for Independent tours, see your dossier for the accommodation class specific to your tour. Please remember that hotel/lodge/resort standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel . Porterage is not included, but can be arranged directly at most hotels.
About our Transportation
Land Transfers & Included Tours/activities: Many of the land transfers and included tours will be by private van, car or taxi, while others may be shared with other travellers depending on availability, nature of the activity and destination. For transfers, you may have a local non English-speaking driver only, for included tours, you will be accompanied by an English speaking local guide.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Brochure Intro
Explore the wonders of Nicaragua's oldest colonial city. An ideal add-on for those with extra time in Granada.
Checklist
- Passport (with photocopies)
- Travel insurance (with photocopies)
- Airline tickets (with photocopies)
- USD cash and travellers cheques
- Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
- G.A.P Adventures vouchers and dossier
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
- Camera and film
- Reading/writing material
- Binoculars
- Cover for backpacks
- Pocketknife
- Flashlight
- Concealable money belt
- Fleece top
- Windproof/waterproof jacket
- Small towel and swim wear
- 4 shirts/t-shirts
- Sun hat
- 1 pair of shorts
- 2 pairs of long trousers
- 1 pair hiking pants/track pants
- Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
- Sport sandals - Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (biodegradable)
- Watch or alarm clock
- Water bottle
- First-aid kit(should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, DEET bug repellant, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
Departure Tax
USD36
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Dossier Intro
See the world's most enticing and interesting cities in style with our City Breaks program. All City Breaks include an arrival or departure transfer, two nights in comfortable hotels and a city tour.
Emergency Contact
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Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm local time (GMT –6).
Tel: Int. Dialing Code + 506 2231 4708.
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If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office in Costa Rica,
we have a toll-free line within North America (or our regular direct line), which will connect you directly with our Toronto office. In the event that you cannot get through, you can reach a member of our Operations department at the mobile number below.
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Calls from the UK: 0870 999 0144.
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Mobile: + 1 416 305 6139.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) necessitate a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
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Group Leader Description
The tour that you have selected is an independent tour. You will receive information about your tour upon arrival at the start hotel and will have a local guide for included activities.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to