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Granada’s Parque Central

Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central at Dusk, Granada, Nicaragua

Nicaragua // Central America· Granada Nicaragua Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

It’s a hustling, bustling center of town. As in so many Spanish colonial towns, Parque Central (or Central Park, if you prefer) forms the heart of a grid that radiates out through the streets.

With the distinctive three peaks of Catedral de Granada towering above, the park itself is both a showpiece and a living, breathing public space. There are fountains and statues dedicated to mothers and to beloved Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario. And while it gets sleepy in the heat of the middle of the day, despite the shade offered by the covering of ficus, mango, poinciana, and palm trees, by sunset it becomes a lively hive of activity. The park’s many benches offer a wonderful spot to sit and watch the world go by.

On the western side of the park, brightly painted horse-drawn carriages line up, waiting for tourists to come along for a ride around the town. On the northern side is a row of tourist market stalls selling things you really don’t need but that can make cute gifts. The eastern side feeds into Plaza de la Independencia (Independence Square), the bustling pedestrian street Calle La Calzada lined with bars and restaurants, and Granada Cathedral. On the southern side is the relatively low-key city hall. On each of the four corners is a kiosk where the house specialty is the Nicaraguan dish of vigaron.

Photos of Granada’s Parque Central

Horse and Carriage in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Granada City Hall, Granada, Nicaragua

Horse and Carriage in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Ruben Dario Monument in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Ruben Dario Monument in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Ruben Dario Monument in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Ruben Dario Monument in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain and Carriage in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Independence Place, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central at Dusk, Granada, Nicaragua

Horse and Carriage in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Market Stall in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Street Along Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Market Stalls in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Horse and Carriage in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Hotel Alhambra, Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Statue in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Statue in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

Independence Squarel, Granada, Nicaragua

Fountain in Parque Central, Granada, Nicaragua

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Where to Next?

  • Altar Piece in Cathedral of Granada, Nicaragua
    Catedral de Granada
  • Lake Nicaragua Cows Grazing on Granada Beach on Lake Nicaragua
    Granada's Waterfront by Lago Nicaragua
  • Streets of Granada, Nicaragua
    Granada, Nicaragua
  • Iglesia de la Merced, Granada, Nicaragua
    Iglesia de la Merced | Granada
  • Granada Municipal Cemetery
    Granada Cemetery
  • Yuca Root at Granada's Market (Mercado Municipal)
    Granada's Market
  • Facade of Centro Cultural Convento San Francisco, Granada, Nicaragua
    Granada's San Francisco Convent and Museum
  • Chicken Buses Antigua Guatemala Painted
    The Chicken Buses of Central America
  • Statue in Mercado Central de Santiago
    Santiago's Mercado Central


Travel Advice for Nicaragua

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David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


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About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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