Nicaragua
Nicaragua gives us 2 places, both nature and walks, with Managua carrying 1 of them.
Quick facts about Nicaragua
CurrencyNicaraguan córdoba
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCST (UTC−6)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #60)
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Travel essentials for Nicaragua
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryIndio Viejo
CapitalManagua
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number118
Calling code+505
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population5,142,098
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Nicaragua
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 118
Useful infoCalling code +505
3Nicaragua with kids – highlights
Why families love Nicaragua
Two entries give nothing to plan a route around, and we have no climate reading for the country either, so we will not name the months rather than guess.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: moderate
Food to tryIndio Viejo
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Nicaragua
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