Latin America - Nicaragua - Country Information

Nicaragua`s natural, historical and cultural attractions are relatively undiscovered by tourists and this makes it one of Central America`s hidden gems. As well as pleasant Spanish Colonial cities such as Granada, Nicaragua also offers volcanoes, pristine beaches and a warm and welcoming people.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Republic of Nicaragua
Area	129,494 sq km
Population	5.2 million
Capital	Managua
Time Difference	6 Hours Behind GMT
Visa	A visa is not required, however a Tourist Card will be issued on arrival
Currency	Nicaraguan Gold Córdoba
People	69% mestizo, 17% European descent, 9% African descent, 5% indigenous peoples
Language	English, Spanish
Dialling Code	00 505
Electricity	120V 60 Hz

Visas:

A visa is not required, however a Tourist Card will be issued on arrival

Health risks:

Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid

When to Go:

Nicaragua has two distinct wet and dry seasons, however the timing of these varies from coast to coast. With the possible exception of the last month of the dry season (usually mid-April to mid-May) when the land is parched and the air full of dust, there really is no bad time to visit the country.