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Weekend sunset: Granada, Nicaragua

The first European-founded city in the Americas lies just to our north. Granada, Nicaragua, is famous for its colonial architecture, cobblestone calzada, and great access to many of Nicaragua’s attractions. Check back next week for a photo essay on this fascinating city.

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