Parque Central (Parque Colón)
Parque Central de Granada
The central square of the old town, shaded by trees and ringed with snack stalls and horse-drawn carriages waiting for passengers, and the perfect starting point for exploring Granada.
Parque Central, also known as Parque Colón, is surrounded by the cathedral, colonial municipal buildings, and old mansions converted into hotels. In the shade you’ll find stalls selling vigorón, a local snack of yuca with fried pork rinds and cabbage salad, and the square is also a gathering spot for handicraft vendors. Horse-drawn carriages line the edge of the park waiting for customers. A 40-minute carriage tour of the old town typically costs $10–20 per carriage and takes in the main churches and the Fortaleza La Pólvora. Agree on the price before you climb in.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Granada Cathedral
- Mi Museo
- Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Iglesia La Merced
- Calle La Calzada
- Iglesia de Guadalupe
- Iglesia de Xalteva
- Fortaleza La Pólvora