Balconies of the Central Cathedral

Climbing Around in the Past

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March 10th 2008
We arrived in Granada just before sunset and stumbled around in search of a good hostel for a bit. The wider streets and taller buildings with over-sized doors made it feel as if a smaller Nica city had held it's breath, puffed out it's cheeks and forced itself to expand a few feet in every direction. We found our way to the chaotic market district and a glorious old hostel run by a classic ... 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