An absolute gem of a hotel. It was in a
beautiful colonial style and close to the centre of town.

Calle El Caimito,de Alcaldía, 2½ cuadras al lago, Granada, Nicaragua
+ 505 2552 2235
Google map: bit.ly/gQyUrR

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Set in a gorgeous colonial building next to Granada's market, you will get rooms that may be a bit dark, but in beautiful surroundings. They provide a kitchen, but most of all it is a safe place.

The couple that owns this place, and knows every customer, will be on their rocking chairs, with their radio. Somehow in a city where other places have armed guards, their presence is a better protection.

Calle Atravesada in front of the market.

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While you are in Granada and if you are tired of Gallo Pinot, the ever present rice and beans, maybe you should try Pususas from Don Ramon.

It is a typical dish from Salvador that Don Ramon and his wife dish out from a grill located in the main street, Calle Atravesada, one and a half blocks up from the market.

At around 50 pence these pancakes can be served with a traditional filling of cheese, frijoles, or chicharon, or more modern ones such as spinach.

If you ask nicely they will explain to you how to make it, from scratch, and you will make your own one if they don't have many customers waiting.

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A group of small beautiful islands on the lake that is an easy day trip from Granada.
You can even stay overnight on some of them.

www.thegranadablog.com

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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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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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