Nicaragua Travel Guide & Advice - Best Local Experiences & Expert Tips! Nicaragua Travel Guide & Advice - Best Local Experiences & Expert Tips!
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Travel Advisory: Level 3 – Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to limited healthcare availability and arbitrary enforcement of laws.

Nicaragua

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Overview

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, offering a wide range of lakes, volcanoes, and beaches that make it a paradise for nature lovers and those who love a good adventure. Home to Lake Nicaragua, this is the largest freshwater lake in Central America. The country boasts attractions like Ometepe Island, where there are twin volcanoes. Travelers can explore the active Masaya Volcano, or hike up Mombacho for breathtaking views of the surrounding cloud forest.

Nicaragua also has a lot of history and culture. Colonial cities like Granada and León have a colorful architecture, old churches, and markets that you simply have to visit. Along the Pacific coast, towns like San Juan del Sur appeal to surfers from around the world and the Caribbean side offers a taste of Creole culture and beaches on the Corn Islands.

Nicaragua – Quick Facts

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Languages

Spanish

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Continent

North America

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Population

6.9 million

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Capital City

Managua

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Best Time to Visit

November to April

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Drinkable Tap Water

No

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Religion

Christianity, mainly Roman Catholic

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Plug Type

A, B

Safety

Overall Safety

5.0/10

Solo Female Travel

4.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

3.0/10

Travel Advisory

Level 3 – Reconsider travel

Exercise increased caution due to crime.

Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing

Budget

Currency

C$ – Nicaraguan Córdoba

Cost of Living

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