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Nicaragua Travel Guide

Managua Capital
NIO Currency
Spanish Language
+505 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview No Visa Required For Many Nationalities For Stays Under 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Tourist card
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Taxi overcharging
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 118
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Local Apps
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10-15% Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25 Tourist: $70 Family: $150

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Rural Areas And Churches.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsSocial issues

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blahs een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
noh en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR deh-SPAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
keh sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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