October 30, 2009 by sacuanjoche.

Here is a list of activities you could do while visiting Granada or staying with us:

– Cruise the Isletas of Granada

Enjoy the 365 isletas in Lake Nicaragua in kayak, motor boat or canoe while the sun sets over Mombacho

– Bike the Penisula of Puerto Asese

Rent bikes to explore the peninsula of Puerto Asese topped of by a quick dip at Beach “Playa el Rayo”

– Explore the quaint “pueblos blancos”

Visit nearby Caterina, San Juan de Oriente, Diria and Dirioma to enjoy views of the Apoyo Lagoon and appreciate each towns speciality: pottery, gardens, sweets and witchcraft

– Hike through a tropical cloud forest

Visit nearby Mombacho Volcano to enjoy hundreds of species of butterflies, orchids and other flora and fauna. Finish your visit with a zip line tour that will get your heart racing.

– Observe an active volcano at close range

Volcan Masaya offers first hand views of a real, active volcano. Hike to the various overlooks and visit the informative visitor’s center

– Take a dip in a volcanic lake

Don your bathing suit for a refreshing swim in the deepest known volcanic crater lake in the Americas. Refuel at one of the many charming hotels and eco-lodges that offer enticing menus in a relaxed, natural atmosphere

– Bring back a gift that your friends and family will enjoy

Visit the famous artisan markets of Masaya to see local handicrafts at their best.

– Appreciate colonial architecture up close

Stroll the delightful streets of Granada, sneaking a peek at some of the amazingly restored colonial homes. Finish your stroll with a cool Macua, Nicaragua’s national drink, at one of the many sidewalk cafes and restuarants on Calle La Calzada

No walking tour is complete without a visit to the Merced Church’s bell tower– the best view of Granada!

– Learn Spanish in Granada, Nicaragua

Through one of the many schools in Granada, immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Nicaragua culture and bring home more than just a souvenir from your vacation.

Here are some suggestions:

APC Spanish School – www.spanishgranada.com

Nicaragua Mia Spanish School – www.nicaraguamiaspanish.com

– Give something back

Volunteer with one of the numerous social projects in town, such as La Esperanza or Library “Yo puedo Leer”. You’ll be amazed the impact you can have and will come away having seen another side of Nicaraguan life.

La Esperanza – www.la-esperanza-granada.org

– Just relax

Lay back in the hammock and let the sounds of Nicaragua flow over you. You are on vacation, after all.

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October 29, 2009 by sacuanjoche.

Managua, 27 oct (PL) Autoridades nicaragüenses esperan un crecimiento del nueve por ciento del sector turístico al cierre del año, destaca hoy una fuente oficial.

Según Mario Salinas, presidente del Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo (Intur), un incremento de esa magnitud podría ser un record en Centro América, donde el ingreso de turistas durante este año ha disminuido significativamente.

Estadísticas muestran que han ingresado al país un total de 629 mil 170 turistas, 50 mil 533 más que en 2008, lo cual equivale a un aumento de 8.8 por ciento.

El incrementado flujo de visitantes generó hasta agosto último ingresos superiores a los 205 millones de dólares, más de un 30 por ciento por encima de lo alcanzado en 2008.

Con el fin de continuar potenciando la actividad, las autoridades del Intur promueven iniciativas para cubrir los sitios más importantes que ya son destinos.

Asimismo lanzarán nuevos destinos turísticos con precios accesibles para que la población nicaragüense se mueva, y así haya un mayor desarrollo del turismo interno, precisó Salinas.

Con ese objetivo el Intur firmó un convenio con la Coordinadora de Pueblos Indígenas de Nicaragua (Ritual), para promocionar e incentivar el gran potencial turístico con el que cuentan los pueblos originarios del país.

Salinas indicó que esto se enmarca en lo que es el turismo rural comunitario para beneficiar a unas 22 comunidades indígenas del Pacífico, centro y norte de Nicaragua, bajo tres ejes principales de trabajo como son la capacitación, el rescate de la identidad cultural y la sostenibilidad ambiental.

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