Granada is the oldest colonial town in the Americas. The town is made up of colonial homes with large wooden doors and 3 foot thick adobe walls. Granada is a city of pastels as each house is painted a different beautiful color. The town is relatively small and is home to the mild mannered very proud people of Granada. When North Americans began to come back to Nicaragua years ago the country was very poor and property was being sold for almost nothing. But times have changed and prices have risen substantially. Although prices are higher than they were during the late 90's there are still many deals to be found. The city is expanding and the areas that used to be considered outside of what was desirable are now in the vogue among the expat community. Although a hard to get permit is required to change the exteriors of the Colonial homes, the interiors can almost always be changed to fit the needs of the owner. As long as the home fits the Colonial image the city usually signs off. The city has grown amazingly over the past several years as more and more tourists come every year. Granada has several restaurants that will appease even the pickiest of eaters. There are also hotels that fit every budget and every lifestyle. What makes Granada even more desirable is the proximity to the airport, the beach, several volcanoes, and the Laguna de Apoyo. Laguna de Apoyo is one of the most relaxing and beautiful places in the world, with wind from Lake Nicaragua and spectacular views of the millennia old crater lake. Los Congos an eco-resort community is currently being developed at the Laguna and will certainly be worth the visit. Visit their website at www.loscongos.com. To see other projects in and around Granada visit Laguna SA's website at www.lagunasa.com