Granada, Nicaragua: Two days, One Lesser Known Town, Countless Marvels — huffingtonpost.com

Nicaragua might not be as popular as Costa Rica, but it's just a hop over the border and definitely worth the short drive, especially since your dollars will stretch further there. Most people head to the Nicaraguan town of San Juan del Sur for the beaches, but if you've had your fill of sand and surf, you can head to the colonial town of Granada. Granada is an eclectic town filled with historic buildings, beautiful churches, interesting art galleries, and unique and delicious food.

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