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Islets of Granada

Puerto Asese | Marina Cocibolca, Granada, Nicaragua
Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Granada
4.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Type: Islands
Description: View from boat on a ride around the islets of Granada Nicaragua in the celebration of Holy Week celebrations
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Sydney
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Enjoyed travelling by boat looking at the different islands with beautiful homes, also had a lovely lunch on one of the islands. More

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Camrose, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We went out for the 1 hr and 20 min boat ride. It was very very awesome. We all had a great time. Best thing we did while in Granada. More

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Redding, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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The boat tour of the Islets was not only relaxing, but a great way to learn about the local history and culture More

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Sarasota, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Take the time to see these! The boat tours are well worth the price...very inexpensive! More

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Austin, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

we took the evening tour and some beers for the tour. loved the views!! More

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Loomis, California, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Take the boat tour--you wander through 365 islands that are about the size of a house footprint-some are western mansions, some are local fishermen, one is monkeys. Stop at the local bar and get a cooler of beers to go on your trip....Go down to the dock and book on the spot-otherwise you get 5 middlemen and none of what... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I took a catamaran through the islands while the boat operator explained what was what, saw all kinds of birds, insane houses built in the lush tropical canals and then had lunch at one of the island restaurants. Very neat experience! More

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Miami Springs, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Took about a 3-hour boat ride around and through the little islands, enjoying the views of the fort, the homes, the lush vegetation, the birds and (best of all) the monkeys! More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We did a tour of the islands by boat it lasted about 2 and a half hours and was very fun and interesting to see some of the houses built onto these tiny islands right off Granada. There were people also in kayaks so maybe you could rent them too. Our boat driver spoke a little english so we got... More

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Versailles, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The guide was informative and the information about the homes and history was excellent More

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