NICARAGUA

I love you as you are

Information -

Nearly 7 million people inhabit Nicaragua with the majority being Christian.

QUICK FACTS:

Currency:  Nicaraguan Cordoba

Language: Spanish

Visa: Most countries can get  90 days on arrival but check for your specific country.

Power: 110 volts AC.  Plug  types A & B 

Safety: Do not use un-official taxi’s as violent crime can occur.  Do not travel out alone at night.

TRANSPORT:

Taxi’s and shuttle buses are the most common form of transport for tourists. 

FESTIVALS:   

Diriamba – January
Palo de Mayo – May
Crab Soup Festival – August
Fiesta del Toro Venado – October
Purisima/Griera – December

Planning

Weather is a tropical climate with little seasonal variation. Temperatures range from 21-27 C. Wet season from May – October.

Packing:  
Lightweight summer clothes, cardigan for cooler nights and wet weather gear for rainy days.

BUDGET:

Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond – from 11 USD
Mid range Double – from 40 USD
Luxury – from 90 USD

Food:-
Local restaurants – from 4 USD
Resort or similar – from 29 USD

Transport:-
Bus – 1-4 USD for short trips and up to 20 USD for long trips
Scooter hire – from 20 USD
Car hire – from 60 USD

 

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Areas

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