Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Calle Atravesada; tickets US$1.50)
Granada's popular cinema shows mostly Western films on
one of its two screens.
Shopping
Fundación Casa de los Tres Mundos
(
www.c3mundos.org
; Casa de los Leones, Parque Central, 50m N)
Sells a very good lefty selec-
tion of books, magazines and other souvenirs.
BOOKS
El Recodo
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.casaelrecodo.com
;
Calle Consulado, Parque Central, 4c O; 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat)
The
oldest house in Granada has been faithfully restored and converted into a high-end
souvenir shop. Far more interesting, though, is the exhibition space of artist Pablo Anto-
nio Cuadra, also on the premises.
CRAFT
Doña Elba Cigars
OFFLINE MAP
CRAFT
( 2552-3217; Calle Real Xalteva, Iglesia Xalteva, ½c O)
If you aren't getting up to Estelí this
trip, stop by here for a cognac-cured taste of Nicaragua and a peek at the cigar-manufac-
turing process. You can even practice rolling a cigar.
Olé
OFFLINE MAP
(Calle La Calzada, Parque Central, 1c E; Wed-Mon)
A clothing boutique and handicrafts
store specializing in produce from local cooperatives. The emphasis is on rare and unique
items not available elsewhere.
HANDICRAFTS
Bookstores
Lucho Libro Books
OFFLINE MAP
(Av Saavedra s/n)
Swing in to this friendly store with a good selection of English-language
books and maps.
BOOKS
Orientation
