Nicaragua travel details
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Nicaragua has a population of 6M with main currency as Nicaraguan Córdoba. The languages spoken are Spanish. Nicaragua travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Nicaragua. Internet speed in Nicaragua is on average 2.8 Mbps.
Nicaragua travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We’ve reviewed our advice for Nicaragua and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of violent crime. Check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Nicaragua to confirm the latest entry requirements before travel.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Nicaragua due to the threat of violent crime.
Issue Date : Mar 26, 2024
Nicaragua weather
Nicaragua essential details
Plugs
Nicaragua uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Money in Nicaragua
Currencies
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (symbol: C$), code NIO.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 córdobas. Córdoba is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5 and 1 córdobas and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Nicaragua. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Nicaragua
Internet
Internet speed in Nicaragua is on average 2.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Nicaragua is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 435.39 NIO, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Claro, CooTel or Movistar. Nicaragua uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Nicaragua upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Nicaragua, dial +, then 505 (the country code for Nicaragua), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Nicaragua, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Nicaragua travel details
Driving in Nicaragua
Nicaragua map
Nicaragua visa advice
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