Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril

Granada


Nine long blocks north of town along Calle Atravesada you’ll find Parque Sandino, next to the old train station, now a technical vocational school. It was built in 1882 and operational in 1886; the US Marines remodeled it in 1912. There's lots of playground equipment, some with train themes, and a few well-preserved railroad cars are on display nearby. Out front is the Parque de los Poetas, dedicated to Nicaragua’s literary giants.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Granada attractions

1. Museo de Chocolate

0.44 MILES

Granada's new chocolate museum is excellent if you're traveling with children: the 'beans to bar' chocolate workshop, where participants learn to roast…

2. Mi Museo

0.45 MILES

This museum displays a private collection of ceramics dating from at least 2000 BC to the present. Hundreds of beautifully crafted pieces were chosen with…

3. Convento y Museo San Francisco

0.45 MILES

One of the oldest churches in Central America, Convento San Francisco boasts a robin's egg–blue birthday-cake facade and houses both an important convent…

4. Plaza de la Independencia

0.47 MILES

North of Parque Central is Plaza de la Independencia, also known as the 'Plaza de los Leones.' The obelisk is dedicated to the heroes of the 1821 struggle…

6. Catedral de Granada

0.57 MILES

The cathedral, on the east side of the plaza, was originally built in 1583 but has been destroyed countless times since. This most recent version, built…

7. Iglesia La Merced

0.59 MILES

Perhaps the most beautiful church in the city, this landmark was built in 1534. Most come here for the spectacular views from the bell tower – especially…

8. Antiguo Hospital

0.68 MILES

The city's old hospital ruins are a landmark locals often use when giving directions.

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