Nicaragua
NEED TO KNOW
CAPITAL Managua
POPULATION 5,891,199
AREA 130,370 sq km
LANGUAGE Spanish
CURRENCY Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)
WHEN TO TRAVEL
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
CLIMATE
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
For current information on government travel advice, please refer to the U.S. Passports & International travel, the Canadian Travel Advice and Advisories, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or the Australian Department of Foreign Affaires website.
For current information regarding health, recommended vaccines and the location of trustworthy doctors and medical clinics, please refer to the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers website.
AVERAGE ACCOMMODATION COST ($US)
- 3 star hotel: $70
- 4 star hotel: $110
- 5 star hotel: $150
Average in the good period to travel. Rates change throughout the year depending on high or low tourist seasons.
AVERAGE MEAL COST ($US)
- Inexpensive restaurant: $5.00
- Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, 3 courses: $20.00
ELECTRICITY
120V / 60Hz
REASONS TO VISIT
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoor and Adventure
OFTEN PAIRED WITH
- Honduras
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
QUICK FACTS
- Nicaragua is the least densely populated country in Central America but that’s child play: 72% of the population is under 30 years old
