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Nicaragua information
ℹ️ General Information about Nicaragua
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
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.
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 speed in Nicaragua is on average 2.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Nicaragua is low. It is not as easy to find one.
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.
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 .
🕑 What time is it in Nicaragua?
05:01:54
🛂 Do I need visa for Nicaragua?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Nicaragua
🌤️ How is the weather in Nicaragua?
Temperatures in Nicaragua (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Nicaragua
📁 What regulations are in Nicaragua?
Health information
Import and export information
Health regulations
Zika outbreaks have been reported in Nicaragua. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Nicaragua. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDC Zika Virus in Nicaragua.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Nicaragua. For further information, please visit the CDC Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Nicaragua. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) is spread by the faeces of insects found in Nicaragua. For further information, please visit the CDCChagas Disease Advice.