School of Fine Arts

Historic Granada

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April 6th 2009
Hi Everybody! Granada reminds me of Antigua even though it is not as modern. People here are very laid back. In the afternoon, they pull out their wicker chairs and rattan rockers. They sit in front of their apartments or homes on the sidewalk and visit with neighbors. The flowers, foliage, and birds are beautiful! I love sitting in our hotel courtyard and watching the birds fly in for food ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Granada

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The Pacific Coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from Panama in the early 16th century. Independence from Spain was declared in 1821 and the country became an independent republic in 1838. Britain occupied the Caribbean Coast in the fir... ... read more