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On the shores of Lake Nicaragua, Granada is a pretty jumble of colonial buildings, cathedrals, markets and secluded courtyards, says Sam Eichblatt.
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The Bearded Monkey

Posted by SamEichblatt 16 July 2007

A hostel close to the centre of Granada, the Bearded Monkey is friendly and lively without being dominated by hard-partying backpackers.

Arranged around a central courtyard lit with twinkling lights, the (public) bar sells local beers, decent food and its own compilation CDs, as well as running DVD nights from the owner's great selection, for a small donation.

Check the noticeboard for good value Spanish lessons by local teachers (Anjelica is recommended) and trips to the nearby Lago de Apoyo, where the Bearded Monkey has a cabin, the Monkey Hut, with terraces running down to the lake - an excellent swimming spot.

Avenida 14 de Septiembre, opposite the bomberos (fire station).

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Flora de Caña rum

Posted by SamEichblatt 16 July 2007

A locally produced, high-quality rum sold almost everywhere in Nicaragua.

It's more like whiskey in taste and comes aged up to 21 years or directly from the still.

Definitely worth buying at Duty Free as it's still hard to find outside Nicaragua and much more expensive.

Any large shop or supermarket in Nicaragua.

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Population:
0.116m
Currency:
Córdoba
Time zone:
GMT-6
Dialling code:
+ 505 552

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