Today we want to tell you a little bit about one of the most iconic restaurants in the City of Granada: The Garden Café. In 2007, Xiomara Díaz, from Managua, and Damien Hopkins, from California, decided to create an original restaurant concept with the idea to provide healthy foods, sustainable jobs and showcase Granada’s culture. […] The post The Garden Café: Between plants, coffee and books! appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

There’s a lovely surprise, at the Central Park of Granada. A line of decorated horse-drawn carriages which are usually driven by their owners or relatives. They have vast knowledge about the history and traditions of the city, and they definitely like to share it with tourists who decide take a ride arround town.   Today, […] The post The Charm of a Horse-Drawn Carriage appeared first on Hotel Plaza Colón. […]

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. […]