Cheap Flights to Granada

Nicaragua was once a Spanish colony. In fact, you can see some of the influence left by the colonialist to the country in some of its cities. Granada, which is located in the western part of the country, is a city known for being the oldest colonial place of the country. The name of the city came from the ancient and old city in Spain with the same name. Today, this city is one of the economic hubs of the country as well as an emerging national tourism center. The architecture here which date back from the colonial period are preserved and open to all visitors.

How can you get into Granada? As a foreign tourist, your main point of entry by plane is the capital of the nation, Managua. There is an airport there, the Managua International Airport. Using this as the airport, you can find cheap flights to Granada easily. From the airport you can get in to this city by the local buses. The buses can be found at the La UCA or Mercado Huembes stations. You can also hire a taxi, but it will be expensive. Another option that you can use to get into Granada are the air-conditioned shuttle buses that will take you from the airport to this city with fare sway cheaper than taxis. If you have the means, you can rent a car to go to this city. Buses and taxis are the common means to get around Granada. You also have to use boats in order to visit the islets of this city. If you want old-school and ancient means of transportation, try the coche.

What are the tourist destinations in Granada? Here are some interesting places to see and visit:

• Lake Cocibolca

• Visit the churches here that are centuries old

• Central Park

• Mi Museo

• Fuerte La Polvora

• Mombacho Beach Club

• Laguna de Apoyo

• Blue Mountain Horseback riding

• Casa Tres Mundos

• And many more

Being a rising tourism hub of the country, you will find good and comfortable hotels in Granada that are very budget-friendly. You can try Hostal las Jarras, Hostal San Angel and Hostal La Casita in which the rates can range from $10 to $30. With the use of online booking sites, finding cheap flights to Granada and travel deal is made convenient and easy.

Top attractions in Granada

Alhambra

The jewel of Moorish Spain and still one of the country's national treasures, the palace of Alhambra is the reason that most visitors come to Granada. Built during the Moorish occupation of Spain, the stunning beauty of the palace is a reminder that while Christian Europe stumbled through the Dark Ages, the Moors of Andalusia reached unrivaled pinnacles of beauty and culture. It is an oasis of splendor set against the backdrop of mountains and the city of Granada.