Being the oldest colonial city in Central America means it also has the oldest cemetery. Cementerio de Granada was used between 1876 and 1922, which were some of Granada's wealthiest decades. Many wealthy families were buried here. Rich dead individuals wanted to show their wealth even in the afterlife, so huge tombs and statues were commissioned to show their family statues. This beautiful cemetery has lots of picturesque mausoleums and finely sculpted tombs, including the Presidential memorial (six Nicaragua's presidents are buried in Granada).

The walled complex is dominated by the column-lined Neoclassical stone Capilla de Animas (Chapel of Spirits) from 1880, a scale replica of the French chapel of the same name. If you walk about 100 metres behind the chapel you'll see a large marble tomb, reminiscent of Notre Dame cathedral. No one knows who built it. The names have been chiseled away, adding to the cemetery's mysterious feel. This cemetery located in Granada was used between 1876 and 1922, which were some of Granada's wealthiest decades. Buried here are many wealthy families and a few Nicaraguan presidents. Rich deceased individuals wanted to show off their wealth even in the afterlife, so huge tombs and statues were commissioned to show their family status. Still active today, it is a must visit if one ever finds themselves in the small but oh so welcoming city of Granada.