Voice of Nicaragua: Water world: from Lake Nicaragua to the Rio San Juan

Friday, May 18

Water world: from Lake Nicaragua to the Rio San Juan

Water world: from Lake Nicaragua to the Rio San Juan

The Guardian

We are on a big fast river, the Rio San Juan, in the middle of the Nicaraguan jungle, surrounded by the noise of water and, no doubt, poisonous creatures carrying unspeakable diseases. In such situations people say all kinds of things. Read more

Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Friday, May 18

Water world: from Lake Nicaragua to the Rio San Juan

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