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About

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, located between Costa Rica and Honduras. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The main economic sectors are agriculture, coffee, sugar, bananas, and tobacco production.

Cities and Resorts

Managua
26°
Nicaragua

Managua

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed15 Mbps
4G Coveragemoderate

SIM from Claro or Movistar costs $5-15 for 5-15GB. Coverage in cities and tourist areas. Power cuts common.

Electricity
Voltage:120VV
Frequency:60HzHz
⚡
A
B

US-style Type A and B plugs. Voltage 120V, 60Hz. Power cuts common

Local Transport

Operators: Tica Bus, TransNica, Chicken buses
Booking: ticabus.com, stations
Popular Routes
Managua-León1.5h
NIO 74-110
Managua-Granada1h
NIO 37-74
Managua-San Juan del Sur2.5h
NIO 110-184

No railways. Chicken buses are the main cheap transport (~$0.20 per ride). Nicaragua is safer than neighbors for bus travel. Spring Bus is a new online booking platform with tracking. La Costeña flies to Caribbean coast and Corn Islands.

Local Cuisine

Gallo pinto

Nicaraguan cheese

corn tortillas

Tipping

Expected
Local term: Propina
Restaurants
10-15%
Taxi
Round up fare
Hotels
Porter1-2 USD per bag
Housekeeping1-2 USD per day
Concierge3-5 USD for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)5-10 USD per person
Driver (per day)3-5 USD per person

Tipping in Nicaragua is appreciated. 10-15% for good restaurant service. USD widely accepted.