Granada also lies on the northern coast of Lake Nicaragua and has many small islets you can visit by boat which are stunning and beautiful to see.
There’s also a delectable Garden Cafe for you to dine at and a beautiful central park. The hotels in the area are beautiful with spacious open-air flooring and indoor pools. Like many must-see cities in Latin America, Granada has a cathedral from its colonial times that is quite exquisite. A major colonial city, Granada has the classic cobblestone streets and brightly-lit buildings that make Latin America such a treasure. What made us choose Granada, despite Leon’s excellent reputation and Managua’s growing tourism industry was the old-world beauty and solitude of Granada. Leon and Granada have been rival cities for a long time, both vying to be Nicaragua’s cultural and political capital, which was what led to the neutral site of Managua being named the capital.
There’s a fascinating history between Granada, Managua just above it and Leon to the far north. It was difficult to decide which city in Nicaragua should be included.
19 Mexico City, Mexico - Not Only For Tacos And Margaritas One dish of note is Colombia’s famous dish, the Bandeja Paisa, which is a plate of rice, beans, and chicharron with an avocado on top of a fried egg. There are organized food tours that will take travelers around the city and expose them to the unique cuisines of Bogota. The art culture was born out of the political and social chaos in the county’s recent past and has resulted in a unique style. Bogota is one of the leading cities in South America when it comes to art. Crime rates are down and the country is turning around for the better, so yes, Colombia is safer now than it has ever been and is a must-visit for anyone who wants to visit some of the most beautiful Spanish-speaking cities in the world. But the country has done a lot over the past few decades to grow and become a true international destination for all kinds of travelers. Its long history of crime during the country’s most troubled times has made travelers wary of visiting Colombia. Unfortunately, Colombia at large gets a bad reputation from the general population. Nestled in the thick, lush green hills to the east of the famous Andes, the city rests on the plateau Bogota savanna and stands out as a beaming beacon of Colombia, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape. 20 Bogota, Colombia - Worth The Visit For The Art Cultureīogota is a beautiful sight. So, brush up on your Spanish because when you’re done with this list of the 20 Of The Most Impressive Spanish-Speaking Cities You Need To Visit, you’ll want to hop on a plane and get going. Dancing, exploring, food, nature, history, these cities have it all and then some. From the mountains of the Andes and across the ocean to the coast of the Mediterranean, the Spanish language has given birth to some of the most enchanting and exotic locations in the world. Many of the cities on our list have such an amazing clash of old-world and new-world traditions and sights that create their own special flavors, each unique in its own way. In the Americas, you’ll find a unique mix of the old colonial Spanish tradition infused and remade by the surrounding land and the indigenous customs. It actually has the second largest population of native speakers in the world.Īt the heart of this culture lies Spain with its beautiful sprawling cities stuffed with the vibrant culture, the architecture, and art, but the Spanish style and influence also inhabit much of Latin America. In fact, it’s one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. All over the world, we find cultures born and thriving in the Spanish language. Something about the way it’s spoken, the conjugation of its verbs, and inherent passion that oozes from each syllable seems to give it a life and, in that life, a culture. Spanish is one of the most romantic languages on Earth.