Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
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Aronnax150
Granada, Nicaragua65 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
I was a bit confused but not entirely surprised by many of the comments here.
I am a seasonal expat living 2 blocks from the market for six months out of each of the last 8 years. I shop for most of my food in the market and frequent the place 3-4 times a week.
I always take visitors there. Yes, many are offended by it and suffer from sensory overload. Too bad, I say. If you want bright lights, air conditioning and familiar brands in neat rows stay home and go to your local supermarket.
This is the real beating heart of Granada. Yes, a bit chaotic to the outside observer and yes, a bit smelly too. But here you'll find true vitality and the culture of Nicaragua. The fruits, vegetables, fish, meats... are fresh and in my opinion beautiful.
This is not a dangerous place so feel free to wander.
If you come to Granada it would be a shame to miss this place. If you are deeply offended or repulsed by it better stick to an all-inclusive resort and allow yourself to be pampered.
I am a seasonal expat living 2 blocks from the market for six months out of each of the last 8 years. I shop for most of my food in the market and frequent the place 3-4 times a week.
I always take visitors there. Yes, many are offended by it and suffer from sensory overload. Too bad, I say. If you want bright lights, air conditioning and familiar brands in neat rows stay home and go to your local supermarket.
This is the real beating heart of Granada. Yes, a bit chaotic to the outside observer and yes, a bit smelly too. But here you'll find true vitality and the culture of Nicaragua. The fruits, vegetables, fish, meats... are fresh and in my opinion beautiful.
This is not a dangerous place so feel free to wander.
If you come to Granada it would be a shame to miss this place. If you are deeply offended or repulsed by it better stick to an all-inclusive resort and allow yourself to be pampered.
Written March 12, 2015
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Manny R
Los Angeles, CA8 contributions
I've read most of the comments, and most are right on the money. However, what do you expect? This is not a tourist attraction, this the true livelyhood of the locals in the city if Granada. Would I recommend it to anyone, not if you want your bubbles of superiority complex be blown. Nevertheless, once you embrace the true advanture of interacting with the locals, you'll find that the food here is great, of course take precaution when eating. Make sure everything looks great, and not out of date. Don't forget, no health codes!!! You'll get better local food here at a better price, then most of the restaurants in the city. Also don't be carring big expensive items, you are basically calling out to the robbers, "here I am, come and get it!" dress normal, and always go in pear. In conclusion, take precaution, enjoy the true reality of every Granadino, like they say... You only live onces, so make it count!!!
Written January 22, 2014
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movingaround441
Annapolis, MD72 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
I walked through here many times, both inside and on the surrounding streets. The question for travelers is what do you want? What should you expect? You're in a lovely colonial city in an impoverished country. It's the Nicaraguan version of a regional shopping mall and it's crowded, hectic, noisy, and even smelly--but that's what you came to see-yes? Something very different from back home. With that in mind, enjoy it. If I were living in Granada I'd be there every day buying fresh fruit, vegetables, and whatever else I wanted to cook for dinner. I also got a knapsack there for about eight dollars. From a foodie point of view, I love it! I went perhaps seven or eight times to a little eatery-restaurant-cafe--whatever you wish to call it. Walk in the main entrance beneath the towers, take the first right, go to the end and turn left and you will be in a large, high-ceilinged room with long tables. There for only 60 cordobas, or just slightly over two dollars, you'll get a full meal--a comida corrida. There's of course gallo pinto, plantains, a cole-slaw like salad and a selection of soups, fried meats, mashed potatos, fish etc etc....The owner is happy to welcome you, show you around and tell you what he has that day. Drinks are extra, but if you are worried about ice, take them warm, or bring your own. I took friends there and everyone enjoyed the low prices, the fresh food and the remarkable value. If you go, tell the owner you saw this review on trip Advisor from the gringo Esperanza volunteer with the funny hat in February. Caution--if you are at all uptight or antsy about an American standard of hygiene or are adverse to fried foods, look elsewhere--but I enjoyed it multiple times.
Written March 5, 2015
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Lauren M
Lafayette, IN7 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
I speak Spanish very well and my boyfriend is a native speaker so we are farily adventurous when traveling, but this place wasnt reslly for us. As mentioned by others, it is chaotic and smelly. There also most likely isnt anything you want to buy unless youre looking for raw chicken or pirated DVDs. If you go, try to blend in and dont carry any bags. Keep moving.
Written May 27, 2013
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jennifer c
18 contributions
The market is just that a market. Some cheap local eatiers, several bars and cell phone stores and the second floor sells souvenirs. Thats all. I got a deal on a great leather bag however there is not much of anything else
Written July 14, 2014
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Fran B
Granada, Nicaragua18 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
You can find anything and everything at the mercado! Bustling with activity, locals and tourists mingle here. Some great bargains on local produce and hand crafted items.
Written March 28, 2014
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cassiesmummy
Chuburna, Mexico419 contributions
Mar 2017
this is a great market for seeing how real life happens in nicaragua. this is not the touristy, plastic version of a market; this is the real life living market. loved it. the sights and smells and sounds overwhelm the senses. everything can be found with enough time and patience and searching .
Written June 17, 2017
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,829 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
In contrast to many of the touristic highlights in Granada this market is a place where mainly locals go for buying their daily necessities. Fruit and vegetable stalls are rather spread out, but there are sections for women's clothes or meat. The square greenish building looks a bit neglected. The inner courtyard is covered with currogated metal roofs. The market flows over into the nearby streets. It is a busy place. I got a haircut for 40 Cordobas (1.3 USD).
Though not many tourists visit the market, the vendors are aware that most of us are rather ignorant of actual prices and tend to overcharge. Check prices with other locals before you buy.
Mercado Municipal is two blocks south of Parque Central.
Though not many tourists visit the market, the vendors are aware that most of us are rather ignorant of actual prices and tend to overcharge. Check prices with other locals before you buy.
Mercado Municipal is two blocks south of Parque Central.
Written March 21, 2017
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Aquadama
Chico, California, United States50 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
We have been to many central markets in the world, but Granada's is a sad reminder of what once was probably a flourishing mercado. We cruised the market and the building, but did not find any thing to buy. The city needs to invest funds to restore the building and re-vitalize this area to be more fitting with the city.
Written December 28, 2016
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buergi81
Munich, Germany8 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Local people, local life! Perfect to dive into the culture of Nicaragua! People are friendly and the food is good :-)
Written August 11, 2015
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