They 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 of Granada are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew much of its cone into lake Nicaragua thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are covered with vegetation and rich with birdlife.
Many of the islets are occupied. Some are privately owned and hold homes or vacation houses. There are facilities for the residents and for tourists. Hotels and shops are established on some of the islets, and boating tours are available.
The Boat Tour around Islets of Granada takes 1 hour approx. and after the boat tour you will enjoy a sightseeing of the city with your tour guide, some of the historical sites you will see are: La Pólvora Fortress, Churches and Central Park, this tour will be over around midday.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Isletas de Granada, Isletas de Granada, Granada, Granada Department
Boat Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Colon de Granada, Plaza de Colon, Casco Historico, Granada Nicaragua
History
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Old Train Station Museum, W2QV+6WV, Granada, Nicaragua
History
Pass By: La Polvora Fortress, C. Real Xalteva, Granada, Nicaragua
History
Pass By: Iglesia de Xalteva, Calle Real Xalteva, Granada Nicaragua
History
Stop At: Iglesia de La Merced, Calle Real Xalteva Barrio Xalteva, Granada Nicaragua
History
Duration: 15 minutes