A Cannon Port!

The Colonial Beauty of Granada

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December 12th 2007
Granada is a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Nicaragua with Spanish colonial architecture and a vibrant energy. The highlight of Granada for us was a kayaking trip in Lake Nicaragua through many mangroves and to an old Spanish island fort. Apparently pirates use to cross Lake Nicaragua to attack Granada and other lakeside cities. The fort is still in great condition despite significant neg ... 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