Granada (Nicaragua) is a great city and small enough and safe enough that just wandering the streets is ok and it is a beautiful city so I highly recommend it. Make sure you stop by Guadalupe Church during the day and in the evening for some amazing photo-ops.

If you have time on your trip from Managua to Granada you should stop at the Masaya Volcano .

I would also recommend a trip out to the Isletas De Granada while you're in Granada. If you can rent one it will be even nice, but just a day on the water will be a blast.

You have a beautiful trip ahead of you! There's a lot to do, but one thing you absolutely cannot miss is Lago de Nicaragua .... no, you literally can't miss it, Granada is on its shore! This isn't just any lake, it's massive. So big, that there are a couple islands in the middle of it. Speaking of which, you should certainly head to the Isla De Ometepe , the biggest island in the lake. There is a volcano on the island, and numerous organic eco-farms. In the city, be sure to just simply walk around either in the early morning, or right before the sun goes down, and drink in all of the colonial architecture, such as Catedral de Granada

While you're there, you'll have to head into Managua , only about an hour northwest. While in Managua you can spend time in the cozy and friendly Puerto Salvador Allende where there are great restaurants, bars, and some small artisan shops.

Granada is a good first time spot for tourists heading to Nicaragua, and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Go to Volcan Mombacho , take a trip to the islands in Lago de Nicaragua , volunteer for a day with EducationPlus Nicaragua! Have fun!

You have to visit El Tercer Ojo and El Zaguan they are a few blocks fron the central park and for a nice breakfast go to Kathy's Waffle House