Famed as one of the oldest European settlements in the western hemisphere. It is also one of the most popular, with tourists coming from far and wide to visit the peaceful and timeless beauty of this historic city.
The most significant was the American William Walker, who conquered Nicaragua and declared himself President in the mid-1800s. When Walker eventually fled the country, he torched the city of Granada and left the famous words, “Granada Was Here.” To this day it is still possible to see the fire-scorched buildings.