Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Laundry
(Calle Consulado, Parque Central, 1½c O; per 450g US$0.75)
Convenient for those stay-
ing out west.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Hospital Amistad Japonés
( 2552-2719; Calle La Inmaculada, Esso station, 2km O)
The most
frequently recommended private hospital is out of town, on the road to Managua.
MONEY
Several banks are within a block of Parque Central.
BAC
(Calle La Libertad, Parque Central, 1c O)
BanPro
(Calle Consulado, Parque Central, 1c O)
Western Union
(Calle Real Xalteva)
International money transfers.
TELEPHONE
Claro
(Parque Central)
POST
Post Office
(Calle Atravesada, BanCentro, ½c S)
Opposite the Cine Karawala.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Check at hostels and tour operators for the latest tourist info.
Intur
(
www.visitanicaragua.com/ingles
;
Calle Corrales)
The Granada branch of the national
tourist office has up-to-date transportation schedules, a reasonable city map, and lots of
information and flyers.
UCA
(Union of Agricultural Cooperatives;
www.ucatierrayagua.org
)
Organizes community-based
rural tourism in the nearby townships of Nicaragua Libre, La Granadilla, Sonzapote and
La Nanda. Check online, it didn't have a physical office as of press time.
USEFUL WEBSITES
Find It Granada
(
www.finditgranada.com
)
A somewhat complete guide to the city's business,
restaurants and hotels.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/nicaragua/granada-and-the-masaya-region/granada
)
For plan-
ning advice, author recommendations, traveler reviews and insider tips.
Getting There & Around
