Explore La Avanzada in Nicaragua
La Avanzada in the region of Granada is a town in Nicaragua - some 21 mi or ( 34 km ) South-East of Managua , the country's capital city .
Current time in La Avanzada is now 07:19 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Managua " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: San Salvador, Santa Tecla, Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, and Tisma. Since you are here already, make sure to check out San Salvador . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in La Avanzada ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Best Photos near Granada, Nicaragua - Incl. View From The Top, Lake Nicaragua, Somoto Canyon
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Interview with Rolien Kappen
I met some saintly people this time in Nicaragua. Rolien Kappen is helping the poorest children in Granada get at least one full meal a day and an elementary education. This is her interview. The inte ..
Kayaking in Las Isletas Margreet98's photos around Granada, Nicaragua (granada nicaragua kayak)
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Mombacho Volcano - Granada, Nicaragua
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Interesting facts about this location
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 110,326 (2003), it is Nicaragua's fifth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure. Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, ostensibly the first European city in mainland America.
Located at 11.93 -85.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Granada Department
Granada is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 929 km² and has a population of 190,600 (2005 census). The capital is the city of Granada, one of North America's oldest cities
Located at 11.93 -85.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve
Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located between the departments of Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua. Lake Apoyo was declared a nature reserve in 1991 and is managed by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) and comprises one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
Located at 11.92 -86.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tisma
Tisma is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It has a population of approximately 5000 people.
Located at 12.08 -86.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Islets of Granada
The islets of Granada are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese peninsula. The islets are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of islets are covered with vegetation and rich with bird life. Many of the islets are occupied.
Located at 11.90 -85.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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