Federico Adolfo Mejia Cuadra
Emily Louise Haas
Federico Adolfo Mejia Cuadra
Emily Louise Haas
March 28, 2025
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Schedule
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sacrament of Matrimony
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Granada, Granada, Nicaragua
Attire: Formal
There will be a private shuttle available after the ceremony to transport guests from the church to the venue. There are also many taxis that drive by if you prefer that option.
Wedding Reception
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 7:30 pm - Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 2:00 am
Calle El Arsenal, Granada, Granada, Nicaragua
Attire: Formal
Cocktails and appetizers provided as you mingle among family and friends. Formal dinner to follow. There will be a private shuttle service available throughout the night to take guests directly back to their hotel/AirBnB. If you prefer, you can also coordinate transportation directly through your hotel. We will notify reliable taxi services to be available throughout the evening as well.
Travel
Travel Note
Arrival
When booking flights to Nicaragua, you will fly into Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA). Before you arrive to Managua, Nicaragua, you can arrange transportation directly through your hotel to pick you up at the airport. If you are staying at an AirBnB, we can help you arrange a transfer service to pick you up from the airport and take you to Granada or to San Juan del Sur. A good private and safe transfer service is "TSO Travel $ Tour" - here is the contact information: Marlon - WhatsApp +505 8654 5989 There are also car rentals at the airport with options from $30-$100 per day. NOTE: It is very important to have Whatsapp downloaded on your phone before you arrive to Nicaragua. Almost everyone in Nicaragua uses whatsapp exclusively. We highly recommend you download the app on your phone to be able to contact hotels, restaurants, excursions, taxis, etc. NOTE: $10 cash is required to enter Nicaragua as tourist for US citizens. You do not need to apply in advance for a tourist visa. Exact change is preferred.
Travel Note
Transportation
Here is a list of reliable private transportation services. You can work directly with them to coordinate: - airport pickup - roundtrip day excursions - transportation from one region of Nicaragua to another (ie San Juan del Sur to Granada, Granada to Masaya, etc.) Job Sevilla Transporte Whatsapp: +505 8421 2767 Enjoy Nicaragua Transporte (David) Whatsapp: +505 8863 9844 Fabio Travel Whatsapp: +505 8860 5362 TSO Travel $ Tour (Marlon) Whatsapp: +505 8654 5989
Travel Note
Places to Stay: Granada, Nicaragua
Below you can find our top recommended hotel stays within Granada.
Hotel
Hotel Real La Merced
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelreallamerced_granada_nic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelreallamerced.com.ni?mibextid=LQQJ4d WhatsApp: +505 2552 2824
Hotel
Hotel Plaza Colón
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelplazacolonni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotelPlazacolonGranada?mibextid=LQQJ4d WhatsApp: +505 25528489
Hotel
Hotel Casa Consulado - Granada
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotelCasaConsulado/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelcasaconsulado/ Whatsapp: +505 8742 8519
Hotel
Tribal Hotel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribalhotel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tribalhotelgranadanicaragua/ Whatsapp: +505 7717 1843
Hotel
Hotel Darío
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/266354318/hotel-dario-granada/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/HotelDarioGranada/ WhatsApp: +50525523400
Travel Note
AirBnb Granada
There are beautiful AirBnB stays in Granada! Here is our list of top recommended. We filtered for "guest recommended", "wifi", "free cancellation", and "air conditioning". Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about any of the stays!
Things To Do in Granada
Las Isletas de Granada
Las Isletas de Granada are a wonder of nature formed by an explosion of the Mombacho volcano. The 365 islets are located off the coast of Granada on Lake Cocibolca, Las isletas are rich in biodiversity including entertaining congo monkeys and beautiful assortment of exotic birds. You can take a boat tour of the islets or spend the day or even multiple nights on an ecofriendly hotel where you can do yoga, kayak, swim etc Island Boat Tour (David Rosales w/Enjoy Nicaragua) Website: https://enjoy-nicaragua.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoy_nicaragua/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.enjoynicaragua/ Whatsapp: +505 8863 9844 Hotel El Reith Lake lnstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elreithlake/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelelreithlake Whatsapp: +505 8988 6430
Las Isletas de Granada Continued
El Espino Eco Lodge Website: https://www.isletaelespino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isletaelespino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsletaElEspino/?locale=es_LA Whatsapp: +505 7636 0060 Jicaro Island Website: https://jicaroisland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jicaroisland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JicaroIslandLodge/ Whatsapp: +505 2558 7652
La Laguna de Apoyo
Laguna de Apoyo, or Apoyo Lagoon in English, is a staggeringly beautiful and one-of-a-kind nature reserve in Western Nicaragua. The Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve protects a volcanic lake occupying the caldera of an extinct volcano. El Paradiso Website: https://paradisonicaragua.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradisonicaragua/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paradisolaguna/ Whatsapp: +505 8187 4542 Casa Marimba Website: https://www.casamarimba.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casamarimba/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casamarimba/ Whatsapp: +505 8516 1279 Coco Bay Website: https://linktr.ee/cocobayhostel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocobaynicaragua/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Coco-Bay/61562479882720/ Whatsapp: +505 8251 7992 Punta Cacique Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puntaelc/?locale=it&hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PUNTA-EL-CACIQUE-100057228441378/?locale=es_LA Whatsapp: +505 8887 7295
Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho
Mombacho Volcano is known as the “Sultan”, rising 1,345 meters above sea level. It is a great place for a hike, zipline adventure, or hot springs tour. It is one of the biological islands of the Pacific of Nicaragua and one of the last remnants of cloud and dwarf forest in the country. This area is very important for research and for the survival of several species that are unique in the world. The cloud forest and dwarf forest ecosystems have a cool climate, they remain covered with clouds almost all year round and they are always green, even during the dry season. National Park Mombacho Website: https://www.visitnicaragua.us/2019/10/the-mombacho-volcano-natural-reserve/ Mombacho Tour Packages - Fabio Travels Whatsapp: +505 8860 5362 Mombacho Tour Packages - Enjoy Nicaragua - David Rosales Website: https://enjoy-nicaragua.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoy_nicaragua/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.enjoynicaragua/ Whatsapp: +505 8863 9844
Granada Colonial City Center
El Parque Central - Try local street food in the central park: viguron, fritanga, and quesillo are the most popular Calle Calzada - main strip of bars and restaurant right off the main plaza Historical Walking Tour Contact: David Rosales at Enjoy Nicaragua Whatsapp: +505 8863 9844 Website: https://enjoy-nicaragua.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.enjoynicaragua/ *available in English and Spanish Chocolate Museum Description: Make your own chocolate from scratch at the Museum of Chocolate right in the heart of Granada. Website: https://www.chocomuseo.com/nicaragua/granada/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocomuseo_nicaragua/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChocoMuseoNicaragua/ Whatsapp: +505 8793 6087
Our Favorite Coffee Shops
Cafe Las Flores: - The coffee is great, the location is better. Enjoy a delicious cup of "the finest coffee in Nicaragua" with views of Granada's central plaza Cafe La Merced: - Not only did we love staying in this hotel, we came back to this cafe for coffee many days. Delicious breakfast, fabulous coffee, and a tranquil vibe. Gaia Forest Cafe and Bistro: - Enjoy great coffee and lunch inside one of the largest courtyard gardens in the city Cafe de Arte: - Enjoy delicious coffee and food surrounded by local artists’ works. The Garden Cafe - Charming space with delicious espresso to accompany any meal of the day. Great at accommodating all dietary needs. Cafe de las Sonrisas - Sip delicious coffee, fresh fruit juices, and great breakfast.
Our Favorite Places to Eat
Eco Granada - Eco is a perfect spot to try local cuisine in a charming garden space. We love it even more because the owner is a childhood friend of Federico and his cousins. Boca Baco - Lunch, Dinner, Sushi. A unique culinary experience that combines rich Spanish tradition with influences from Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. Kahty’s Waffle House - Locally known as the best brunch in town! Enjoy a classic brunch Nicaraguan style. El Zajuan - Best known for its delicious steak. NM Culinary Granada - unique high end farm to table experience Pita Pita - Delicious mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful garden ambiance. Mona Lisa - Hands down, the best pizza in Granada! Restaurante el Garaje - A tiny unique lunch-only spot with raving reviews of sandwiches and salads. La Frontera - Great food at a better price! Open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner. Pan de Vida - Pizza and sushi? Yes please. This restaurant has a little bit of everything and is delicious!
Artisan Shopping
Mercado de Artesanias: Description: Lose yourself in the beautiful hand crafted artisanry in the historical Mercado de Artesanías. From hand-embroidered clothes to pottery and paintings, this is the perfect place to find a souvenir from your time in Granada. Although public busses take people to and from Masaya multiple times throughout the day, we recommend renting a car or coordinating a driver to stay at the market while you shop. If you would like to book a a private transportation service, reach out to us! We can help you find one. You can use this common transportation service: www.popoyo.com/traveling-to-popoyo.html
Things to Do Across Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
Hotels & Resorts along the Pacific Beach Coast of Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is a beach town on Nicaragua’s southwest coast. It’s known for a string of nearby Pacific beaches where people come from all over to surf. Come to San Juan del Sur to relax, recharge, do yoga, get massages, hike, swim, horseback ride, watch turtles hatch, and more. La Santa Maria Resort and Residence https://lsmresort.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjuandelsur/?hl=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/lsmresort?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp:+505 8853-3330 Pelican Eyes Piedras Y Olas Resort Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pelicaneyesresort/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelicanEyesHotelandResort/ Whatsapp: +505 8887 6444 Hotel Victoriano https://www.hotelvictoriano.com/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelvictoriano_sanjuandelsur/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelvictoriano?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 2568 2005 TreeCasa Hotel & Resort Nicaragua https://www.treecasaresort.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treecasa_resort/?ai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treecasaresort?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 8285 4038 Villas de Palermo Hotel & Resort https://www.villasdepalermo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/villasdepalermo/ Whatsapp: +505 8838-8160 AirBnB San Juan del Sur: https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Juan-del-Sur-Bay--Nicaragua
Playa Maderas
Very close to San Juan del Sur
Villas Playa Maderas Website: https://villasplayamaderas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villasplayamaderas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillasPlayaMaderas?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 7828 2828
Playa Majaual
Also close to San Juan del Sur
Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge Website: https://morgansrock.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelmorgansrock/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorgansRock?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 7833 7600
Guacalito de la Isla
Luxury Beach Resorts along the Pacific beach
Guacalito de la Isla is a region of Nicaragua committed to providing five-star design and amenities in direct connection with nature call the land at Guacalito home." Enjoy luxury restaurants, hotels, resorts, and golf courses along the pacific beachfront. Here is a website that explains more about the region of Guacalito de La Isla. Website: https://www.guacalitodelaisla.com/ Below are two resorts you can stay at and enjoy within Guacalito de La Isla. Rancho Santana - Resort, Villas, and Excursions Website: https://ranchosantana.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranchosantana_nicaragua/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RanchoSantana?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 8252 8968 Mukul Resort Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mukulresort/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MukulResort?mibextid=LQQJ4d Whatsapp: +505 8525 3786
Isla Ometepe
Volcanic Island within Lake Nicaragua
Take a ferry from Granada (marina cocibolca) to the island of ometepe. On Ometepe you can hike an active volcano or a dormant cloud forest volcano, see ancient pre-columbian petroglyphs, visit a working cooperative & organic shade-grown coffee plantation, swim in the crystalline waters of el ojo de agua, kayak el rio istian - a rich bio-diverse wetlands, hike or horse ride to the san ramon waterfall, spoil yourself with a massage, zipline the mirador del diablo, swim in the pool at totoco eco-lodge and enjoy a sunset cocktail Ananda Guest House Website: https://www.anandaguesthouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anandaguesthouse/?hl=en Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Ananda-Guesthouse-100063673296037/ WhatsApp: + 505 8504 4088 Pital the Chocolate Paradise Website: https://www.thechocolateparadise.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elpitalparadise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pitalchocolateparadise/ Whatsapp: +505 8503 5481
Corn Islands
Caribbean Islands off the Eastern coast of Nicaragua
Corn Islands are a chain of tropical islands off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. You can book a short domestic flight from Managua to the Corn Islands for about $150-$200. Arenas Beach Hotel Website: https://arenasbeachhotel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arenasbeachhotel/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arenasbeachhotel/ Whatsapp: +505 2575 5223 Yemaya Reefs Hotel Website: https://yemayalittlecorn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yemayalittlecorn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YemayaLittleCorn/ Whatsapp: +505 877 1873
FAQs
Question
What do I need to enter Nicaragua as a US Citizen?
Answer
1. A valid US passport more than 1 year from expiration. 2. $10 cash is required to enter Nicaragua as tourist for US citizens. You do not need to apply in advance for a tourist visa. Exact change is preferred. 3. Your hotel or Airbnb address (either on paper or screenshot on your phone. There is no wifi in the airport!) 4. Reason for travel: tourism
Question
Answer
Almost everyone in Nicaragua uses whatsapp. We highly recommend you download the app on your phone to be able to contact hotels, restaurants, excursions, taxis, etc.
Question
Can I stay at the same hotel as the reception venue?
Answer
No. The beautiful Hotel Botique Adela is a quaint botique hotel and will be fully booked by the bride and groom for the wedding weekend.
Question
Where is the Registry?
Answer
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we can receive. We are not creating a registry for our wedding. We understand it is a tremendous ask for people to travel internationally. We are humbled and grateful for the love and support you show us by being present with us on this day and in our lives.