Spanish Courses in Granada (Nicaragua)

The Spanish schools in Granada just couldn't be better situated! The city of Granada is only 40 km south of Managua, 28 km from the international airport, 90 km from the border with Costa Rica and 50 km from the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean. So it is not only the ideal city to use as a base to visit the main tourist attractions of Nicaragua, but it is also considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Central America in its own right.

When you enroll in one of the Spanish schools in Granada, be prepared to see a lot of history. Granada, with a present population of around 110,000 inhabitants, was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, and many historians believe it to be the first city that was founded on the mainland of the American continent. It is full of beautiful, well-preserved neo-classical and baroque colonial architecture that can be seen in a very traditional way - in a horse-drawn carriage.

Nature and Culture

The city is also known as "la Gran Sultana" - some people say that's because of its Moorish and Andalusian appearance, while others believe it's because of the nearby Mombacho volcano, also known as "el Sultán". It is believed that the volcano last erupted a million and a half years ago, and it is now a national park, with stunning views and teeming with fascinating flora and fauna. In fact, the city is not only under the shadow of a volcano, but also on the banks of a lake, Lake Cocibolca.

Also within easy reach of the city - and of the Spanish schools in Granada - are the Isletas de Granada, 365 small islands of volcanic origin that dot the surface of the lake. They were formed by the eruption of the Mombacho volcano one and a half million years ago. 88% of them have an area of less than one hectare (2.47 acres), and all together they cover just 2.21 square kilometers.

This means that students at the different Spanish schools in Granada are never at a loss for things to do. For the nature lovers, Granada offers a doorway to lakes, forests and mountains full of flora and fauna - and many vocabulary lessons. They can go trekking in the mountains, follow an exciting canopy train in the cloud forest or take a trip on the lake in a kayak.

And for the tourist at heart, Granada offers not only colonial architecture, history and culture, but also excellent shopping, eating and museums. At the Spanish schools in Granada, the students not only learn to speak in Spanish, they also come away with much to talk about!

Spanish Language Courses in Granada, Nicaragua

For complete information on the courses offered by the Spanish language school(s) recommended by ABT in Granada, just click on the link(s) below:
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