The warmest days of the year have arrived and with them come the religious celebrations of Easter in Granada. If you are of those who are interested in: cultural events, photography or religious traditions, Hotel Plaza Colón recommends this guide for you to enjoy to the fullest. 🙂  March 24th Stations of the Cross: A […] The post Discover the wonders of Holy Week in Granada. appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

In Nicaragua we always refer to rainy season as “invierno” (winter). Now that I have experienced winter in the northern hemisphere, I am convinced we live in the land of eternal summer and sunshine.  Even though it is common knowledge that we are a tropical weather country, there are still some myths -foreign & popular- […] The post 6 Myths About Rainy Season in Granada appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

Today we continue with our list of the activities you must do to make the most of Granada: 4. An Open Air Museum: The Cemetery This place has the best mausoleums in the country.  In its tombs rest poets, musicians, guerrilleros, politicians and even jewish guests. Granada through the lenses of @manuelguillen_photography . . . . […] The post 8 MUST DO activities in Granada (Part 2) appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

Its colonial charm, the warmth of its people, the gastronomy, natural attractions and nightlife entertainment make Granada the perfect destination. But to make the most of ‘La Gran Sultana’, we introduce 8 activities that you must do if you are visiting the oldest city in Nicaragua. Today we present 4 of them: 8. See Granada […] The post 8 MUST DO activities in Granada (Part 1) appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

Catching a Taxi in Granada is an Adventure in Itself. Everything begins on the corners, these are the best places to find an available taxi.  Before proceeding, let me elaborate on the word “available” a little bit… In Granada as in the rest of Nicaragua, taxis are collective; so do not be surprised if the […] The post How to catch a Taxi in Granada? appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

For any traveler, Nicaragua has it all. Beautiful beaches, colonial cities, adventure, forests, mountains and much more. Here you can find what every traveler wants on his vacation trip: disconnect, discover and enjoy. There are options of all kinds, luxury or budget, for couples or for families, adventure or resting. In short, it is ideal […] The post Where to go in Nicaragua? appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

Hotel Plaza Colon is recognized by hundreds of travelers as the hotel with the best service in Nicaragua. TripAdvisor, one of the most popular travel platforms in the world, published in early February the winners of Travelers’ Choice 2017, a recognition awarded to “The Very Best of Travel Chosen by Millions of Travelers.” In the […] The post The best service in the country appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

Hotel Plaza Colón receives the Güegüense Award for environmental sustainability. CANATUR-Nicaragua (National Chamber of Tourism) is the most influential organization of the tourist industry in the country and every year awards the Tourism Excellence. Last March 2nd, it was celebrated the XI edition of the National Güegüense Award where our hotel received the prize of […] The post Tourism Excellence in Sustainability appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

In celebration of the International Poetry Festival we have invited well known Nicaraguan writers to pen pieces for our blog. This first piece (in Spanish) is by Fernando López from Granada, who tells us about an interesting custom in Granada’s streets: “La Tertulia”. Fernando López Gutierrez. Cada ciudad tiene sus particularidades que la distinguen y […] The post Cuando la tertulia se sentó en la puerta appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

It’s always a good day to show your partner how much they mean to you, but February is a particularly special month because it’s Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect month to be even more attentive, more romantic and spontaneous. Find out all that Granada can offer in this very special month! The typical Valentine’s date […] The post Love, romance and poetry in Granada appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]