Stroll Colorful Handcraft Markets and Explore the Colonial Gem of Granada

PACIFIC COAST, Southern Nicaragua August 27, 2004-Stroll the colorful handicraft markets and explore the city of Granada, Nicaragua's colonial gem. The city is situated on the shores of Lake Nicaragua in the shadow of the Mombacho Volcano and lies close to Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge, a beautiful beach hotel which is located only 90 minutes from Granada. Full day excursions to Granada from the hotel are offered daily and also include visits to artisan markets, a boat trip to the famous isletas or a guided tour of the Mombacho Cloud Forest reserve.

Granada is filled with history and many cultural attractions and Morgan's Rock provides the ideal base from which to explore this town which today serves as the center of Nicaraguan tourism. Almost all visitors to the country will at least spend a few hours of their visit in Granada. The city is filled with colorful houses and beautiful churches and was founded in 1524 making it the oldest colonial city in the Americas. It has a very relaxed atmosphere and offers the ideal place to observe local culture.

Morgan's Rock offers a variety of innovative tours and activities which allow for cultural interactions and scenic beauty at its finest. On a guided tour guests will explore some of Granada's most important historical and significant cultural landmarks including the Central Park and one of the city's oldest buildings. Tours also take guests to an arts and cultural center and the Convento e Iglesia de San Francisco, founded in 1529 which houses archeological treasures from Isla de Ometepe. Visitors may have lunch at the Norome hotel and resort at Laguna de Apoyo which is a volcano crater lake, stroll the picturesque village of Mirador de Catarina, visit the workshops and stores of local ceramic artisans at the village of San Juan de Oriente and tour Granada by horse-drawn carriage.

Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge offers a simple yet sumptuous natural haven for the true traveler. The hotel boasts its own white sandy beach and tropical estuary and was inspired by Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Peninsula De Osa, Costa Rica. Accommodations include fifteen secluded west facing bungalows which open to spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding forest. Most bungalows sit on a cliff overlooking the private bay and estuary and all feature one-king size bed, a comfortable sofa bed, hammocks, an open-air shower and a private deck.

Morgan's Rock provides the ideal extension to a Costa Rican vacation. The ecolodge is easily reached by air or ground transport and is located within easy driving from southern Nicaragua's most prominent tourist attractions, the city of Granada, and just north of the Costa Rican boarder.

A stay at Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge offers quality accommodations, local gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures. For more information about Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge and their offerings or to make reservations call (506) 288-5803 or visit their website at www.morgansrock.com.

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