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Nicaragua



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
Population: 6,071,045
Area: 129,494 km2
Capital City: Managua
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Cordoba (NIO)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -6
Current time: 09:12am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 505
Region: Central America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.intur.gob.ni
Electricity: 120V
Electrical Socket:

Type A


Travel Cost: $ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Ruins of Leon Viejo
  • Ometepe Island
  • Parque Nacional Volcan Masaya
  • Fortaleza El Coyotepe
  • Playa Madera

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)