
Granada, Nicaragua is safe.
I feel comfortable walking there. I have two children: six and 15 years old. I have no problems taking my children to Granada, unless of course, it is a bad part of town, in a dark place, or after midnight.
That said, it would not be smart to have a bunch of gold jewelry and walk in the bad areas of town after midnight. But if you live toward the center of Granada, you’re OK. We do, however, have thieves, who, if they see an opportunity such as you leaving the door open or leaving your wallet on the table, someone may try to steal from you. It’s not, however, like you’re walking on the street and people attack you; no, it doesn’t feel that way.
Granada, Nicaragua is safe and it’s comfortable. Just don’t do things like going in the middle of the night to a neighborhood that looks creepy or that’s isolated. Pay attention, like in any city. Personally, I have never been robbed.
One of the areas around Granada that is less safe is around the lake [Lake Nicaragua]. Any time after 6 PM or 7 PM, it’s too dark and too empty.
The safety of everyone in Granada, Nicaragua is a high priority for the government. The police in Granada know how important it is to keep Granada attractive for tourists and expats.