Iglesia de la Merced Tours and Activities

This is a tour in the oldest city in the Americas The tour will take place on foot to have a closer perception of the local culture and people. This tour is full of information about culture, gastronomy, architecture, history and more ... You will be all the time with a guide certified by INTUR which is the government department responsible for training national guides. Come and enjoy with us this lovely tour!

This Tour will show you one of the oldest cities in the Americas, its beautiful colonial structure, its rich culture and tradition, as well as a visit to the chocolate museum and a pleasant tour of the islets of Granada.

Discover the history of the first European City mainland in Las Americas, named "Granada" in 1524 and today called "The Paris of Central America". Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage represented on its buildings and traditions.

They are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese Peninsula. The islets of Granada are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew much of its cone into lake Nicaragua thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are covered with vegetation and rich with birdlife. Many of the islets are occupied. Some are privately owned and hold homes or vacation houses. There are facilities for the residents and for tourists. Hotels and shops are established on some of the islets, and boating tours are available. The Boat Tour around Islets of Granada takes 1 hour approx. and after the boat tour you will enjoy a sightseeing of the city with your tour guide, some of the historical sites you will see are: La Pólvora Fortress, Churches and Central Park, this tour will be over around midday.

Nicaragua Escapade is a Nicaraguan owned company that provides private guided tours where you will have a 100% local experience.

Discover the history of the first European City mainland in Las Americas, named "Granada" in 1524 and today called "The Paris of Central America". Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically.

• This volcanic-colonial and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 10am • The Aventure will take about 6 -7 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. Learn and enjoy about our colonial buildings,culture and history from Granada city. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works. • Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater.  • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater. • Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya) • Kayaking • Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)