⛪️ Granada’s Church of La Merced: My Honest Review & Tips

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Lukiih’s Overall Rating5.9
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The Church of La Merced in Granada is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Using a clear rating system, I share my honest review of visiting it, along with firsthand tips.

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🍀 Lukiih’s Verdict

Visiting the Church of La Merced is worth it if you’re already in Granada. The attraction doesn’t take much time, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it.

  • The church has an ornate exterior that’s fun to look at. Climbing up its bell tower for a sweeping view of the city is well worth it, especially around sunset and when there’s a clear view of Mombacho Volcano.
  • The experience is very affordable because it only costs $1 (cash) to go up its bell tower. If you take a Granada walking tour, you can learn more about the church’s history, which involved pirate attacks and reconstructions.
  • No preparation is required. You can pay at the door, and the church is centrally located and easy to walk to.
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View from Church of La Merced’s bell tower

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🏆 Where Does It Rank?

Visiting the Church of La Merced ranks as the #5 experience I had in Nicaragua. Here’s how it compares to other things I did on my trip:

ExperienceLocationOverall Rating
1🌊 Laguna de Apoyo Day TripGranada7.7
2🏖️ Playa MangoOmetepe6.7
3🏍️ Ometepe ScooterOmetepe6.3
4💧 Cascada de San RamónOmetepe6.1
5⛪ Church of La MercedGranada5.9
6🏊‍♂️ Ojo de AguaOmetepe5.7
7🏄‍♀️ Playa Maderas Surfing LessonsSan Jual del Sur5.7
8🌋 Concepción Volcano HikeOmetepe5.6
9🏖️ Playa Santo DomingoOmetepe5.6
10🛶 Islets of GranadaGranada5.5
11🏄‍♀️ Playa Remanso Surfing LessonsSan Jual del Sur5.4
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