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Zona Rosa / Zona Hippos
hotelsModern entertainment district - restaurants, bars, hotels. Where tourists stay if in Managua. Safer than other areas. Nightlife, malls nearby. Not charming but functional. Best area for visitors.
Old Centro (Ruins)
hotelsFormer downtown destroyed in 1972 earthquake. Old cathedral (ruins), Plaza de la Revolución, national palace. Revolutionary monuments. Interesting but desolate. Daytime visits only. Where city's heart once was.
Carretera Masaya
hotelsHighway commercial strip - Metrocentro mall, restaurants, hotels. Where modern Managua lives. Car-dependent, not walkable. Where locals shop and eat. Safe, suburban feel.
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faq.subtitle Managua
Most nationalities visa-free 90 days (CA-4 zone) - US, EU, UK, Canada. Includes Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras. Tourist card $10 on arrival. Easy entry. Check current political situation before travel.
Most tourists do. Head to Granada (45 min) - beautiful colonial city. Or León for volcano boarding. Managua is transport hub, not destination. If overnight needed, stay near airport or Zona Rosa. Real Nicaragua is elsewhere.
Devastating earthquake destroyed Managua's downtown. 10,000+ deaths. Center never rebuilt - dictator Somoza stole aid money. City grew sprawling without center. Old cathedral still in ruins as memorial. Explains city's strange layout.
Situation has been tense since 2018 protests. Ortega government authoritarian. Some restrictions on press, NGOs. Tourist areas (Granada, San Juan del Sur) generally unaffected. Check current advisories. Most tourists visit without issues.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Managua
Head to Granada immediately - 45 min from airport, much better base. Colonial UNESCO city, Mombacho volcano, islets. Managua is hub, not destination. Shuttles run constantly. Don't waste time in capital.
Use Uber exclusively - never local buses or unmarked taxis. Safety first in Managua. Cheap rides, peace of mind. Download before arriving. City sprawled - impossible to walk between areas.
If staying - visit Plaza de la Revolución, old cathedral ruins, Loma de Tiscapa (Sandino silhouette). Revolutionary history interesting. Daytime only. With guide preferred. Managua has history if you look.
Try gallo pinto (rice & beans - national breakfast), nacatamal, vigorón, quesillo, Toña beer, Flor de Caña rum (excellent!). Nicaraguan food simple but tasty. Very affordable eating. Mall food courts safest option.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
80 - 180 NIO
~130 $
Mid-range
250 - 600 NIO
~425 $
Fine dining
800 - 2,000 NIO
~1,400 $
Street Food
Local dish
40 - 120 NIO
~80.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
30 - 80 NIO
~55.0 $
Local beer
40 - 100 NIO
~70.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
15 - 35 NIO
~25.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
250 - 500 NIO / night
~375 $
Guesthouse
700 - 1,400 NIO / night
~1,050 $
Hotel 3★
1,800 - 3,500 NIO / night
~2,650 $
Hotel 5★
4,000 - 10,000 NIO / night
~7,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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limited
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Cash dominant! Córdoba local currency. Cards in hotels, upscale restaurants. ATMs limited outside Managua. Bring USD - widely accepted. Very affordable Central America.
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Córdoba (NIO). Cash-heavy capital! Larger stores, restaurants, hotels in tourist areas accept cards. ATMs in urban areas - max $500/transaction, $1000-1500/day limit. Some ATMs dispense USD! Rural areas/smaller towns cash-only - withdraw in Managua before traveling. Granada, León have ATMs but limited. Markets (Mercado Oriental) cash. USD widely accepted as backup. Very affordable country - budget-friendly Central America!
location.payment.tipping
10%
10% expected in restaurants. Hotel staff $1-2. Tour guides $5-10 per day.
Safety
Caution required
Avoid remote areas, especially at night
Managua has safety concerns - political instability, some crime. Avoid protests and demonstrations. Use taxis/Uber only. Don't wander at night. Most tourists head to Granada, León, beaches. City itself not tourist-friendly. Be cautious.