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Free TourGranada, the oldest city in the Americas

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Registered on June 26, 2023

Hello dear world travelers my name is Enrique but all my friends and those who know me in my city call me Kike. I started as a Guide in Granada, Nicaragua for the year 2004 and through the years I have worked for many companies as a freelance. By 2023 I have 19 years of experience and throughout my country and it would be my pleasure to teach you the rich and interesting history of my country. It will be a pleasure for me to serve you and have a good time with good memories of my city.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Nicaragua! The oldest city on the American continent that still remains in the same place where it was founded. I propose a very complete 3-hour tour in which to have a first contact and find out with a local.

 We started in Central Park at the Cruz del Siglo.
We visit Xalteva Park , an ancient indigenous settlement of Xalteva before the arrival of the Spanish, where we can appreciate the Xalteva Church , the ancient walls of Xalteva built in 1751 and the Plaza de Xalteva.

We will continue through the Church and the tower of the Virgen de la Merced where you will be able to appreciate a 360º panoramic view.
Our next stop will be the chocolate factory where you can learn more about the history of chocolate and taste the products made in the same factory.
Our next steps:

  • Independence Square
  • lion square
  • San Francisco Convent and San Francisco Church , the oldest in the city, 1529


 Also, there will be a lot of history of Nicaragua from the arrival of the Spanish, the invasions of pirates, the independence of the country, the civil war, the famous story of William Walker, the only American to be president of Nicaragua, the invasion of United States marines, the 43-year dictatorship and the FSLN Sandinista revolution

I have 19 years of experience all over my country and it would be my pleasure to teach you about the rich and interesting history of my country. It will be my pleasure to serve you and enjoy with good memories of my city.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    W2JW+3C4 Monument to the Mother, Gran...
    W2JW+3C4 Monument to the Mother, Granada, Nicaragua
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    I will be right next to the mother monument in central park, always wearing cap and shorts.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Xalteva Park
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hotel Royal La Merced
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Shake, shake Chocolate
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Lions Square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Saint Francis Church

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Jennifer 29 Apr 2024
Gansevoort

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Travelled in family - Apr 2024
Enrique gave an amazing and authentic tour of Granada!! He was informative, lively and fun, we truly enjoyed the experience. Definitely recommend this tour!
Kate 27 Apr 2024
Dublin

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Great introduction to the sites and history of Grenada
Michael 25 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Fun, informative walking tour that showed us Granada within 2.5 hours. Enrique was hilarious and personably real with his stories. It was very refreshing to go on a tour that was not only informative, but truly educational for those with the desire to listen to real history and local perspective! Bravo and highly recommend! 👏
Charlotte 20 Apr 2024
Sydney

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Enrique is extremely knowledgeable about local history, events and politics both in Granada and in shaping wider Nicaragua. Really enjoyed getting a locals insight into things and seeing the city. Tour goes for 3hrs which is just a touch too long with the amount of information. Thanks for a great tour, would definitely suggest to others to join!
Jayanti 17 Apr 2024
Rotterdam

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
He knows a lot about Granada and Nicaragua and tells it with enthusiasm!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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