Activities in Granada
Learning the Nicaraguan Culture While Learning Spanish
For anyone who has made the decision to go to Nicaragua with the primary goal of learning Spanish, they are in for a real surprise. Yes, this is a fantastic mostly unknown destination. In fact, Nicaragua has become a hot spot for people who want to learn the Spanish language. However, in addition to time spent in the classroom, with a host family, and on special sightseeing ventures associated with the school, it is also important to learn about the different activities this beautiful place has to offer.
After all, you will be intensively working in the classroom for about 4 hours a day. After that, the school goes out in the afternoon and on the weekends. Many students want to take full advantage of their time in Nicaragua by getting out and about to learn the culture and history. Students will find the people to be warmer and more hospitable as more conversations take place. The countryside is stunning, so the school works so students can be sure to see as much as possibly during the length of the stay. For your upcoming trip to Nicaragua to learn Spanish, we wanted to provide you with information on some of the must see sites.
Keep in mind that while some of your practice lessons time will be spent exploring Granada Nicaragua, at each place students visit will also give them a unique opportunity to interact with the locals and put your Spanish speaking skills to work.
- Granada – The city as a whole is one of the most important cities of Nicaragua also a wonderful place to visit. The city is quiet small though, so there are many horse carriages, which are considered a main form of transportation; and walking is just great. Most of the buildings are the old colonial style, which are charming and calming. In recent years, Granada has been slowly being restored to its former grandeur. There has been an increasing number of foreigners moving in the city, renovating old colonial homes and igniting the tourist industry. In all of Nicaragua, Granada is ranked as the most important city to see.
- Small Islands – In Lake Nicaragua, there are many small islands, 365 in all. These islands are breathtakingly beautiful and reached by small boat from Granada small ports. Once on any of the islands, you will be greeted with all types of beautiful trees and birds. One particular spot that you do not want to miss is called Fort San Pablo, a magnificent fort that was originally build as a means of having protection of the City of Granada from bandits and pirates.
- Shopping – Of course, if you are going to head to Nicaragua to learn Spanish, you also have to make time to do some shopping. You will find every type of shop possible but those where pottery and other wares are made by locals is most impressive. Surely, there would be something that captures your interest and then you have to remember the family and friend souvenirs.
- Dining Out – The food options in Granada Nicaragua is mouthwatering delicious, both national and international restaurants are in a good number already. In addition to the main course, you definitely want to try at times the local drinks made from cacao and corn called Tiste and Atoles. And of course, no Nicaraguan meal would be complete without dessert such as Maduro en Miel and Bunuelos en Miel.
- Convent San Francisco – While in Granada, the final recommendation we want to make is the Convent San Francisco, a definite place to see. This is an old convent designed with massive halls. There is a gallery of idols made from stone that came from the Island Zapatera in the Lake Cocibolca and the pre-Columbia art gallery filled with beautiful displays. The exhibits are wonderful and the convent has a surreal feel about it, one that takes you back in time.
As you can see, in addition to having the chance to learn the beautiful language of Spanish, going to Nicaragua also opens doors of opportunities for learning about the rich culture. Every day spent there, taking in the sights and sounds will help you understand the people and the country, which then makes the process of learning their language far more interesting.
Practicing Spanish in real contexts
Our School offers more then 30 different cultural or tourist activities at which students, together with the instructor, will be directly applying their theoretical lessons, and improving their vocabulary.
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