Chicken bus from Granada

Dancing pirates

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February 22nd 2015
Granada is said to be the oldest city in Nicaragu, it is certainly picturesque Colourful small houses line quiet roads and there are many lovely old churches. But Granada is also a real, working city. The market is large and chaotic. Smartly dressed school children walk to the Ash Wednesday mass in the cathedral.. On our first evening we come across the International Poetry Festival. Speakers a ... 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