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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Cordoba Oro
Language(s)
Spanish

Overview

Nicaragua

In 1502, Christopher Columbus stepped foot on this American-Indian territory, with two very different sea fronts, one on the Pacific ocean to the West, the other on the Caribbean sea, to the East. Two immense mountain ranges cut the country in the middle, from Honduras in the North, to Costa Rica in the South. The many active volcanoes remind us all of the seismic character of the area. This singular geography is yet re-enforced by the presence of the gigantic Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua, punching huge holes in the country's map. The great majority of the population are half-blood and have taken up residence in the cities and on the Pacific coast, endowed with a few seaside resorts. To the other side, the Atlantic region remains cut off from the rest of the country.

pros

  •  Nicaragua has good air links so you can combine it to Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Honduras for your holiday.
  •  You can combine relaxation on the beach to cultural tours.
  •  Not very well-known, the colonial towns definitely deserve to be explored.

cons

  •  Travelling on the ground isn't easy.
  •  Although the situation has improved, there still aren't many hotels.
  •  A beach holiday is possible but this destination is no rival to others in the Caribbeans.

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Our Editorial team's advice

As you have to land in Managua, you should stay for a few days. The country's capital city is the most convenient starting point to visit the region of the lakes Managua and Nicaragua. For the rest of your holiday, several alternatives are available. If you enjoy water sports, go to the West coast for surfing and for the numerous beaches. From Managua, driving access to this region is easy. For those of you with more time, go to Mosquito Coast and in particular on the Islas del Maiz - some Caribbean islands ideal for a beach holiday. Do not forget that the North and the mountains of the country still have not been made secure, since the end of the civil war. It is recommended not to go.

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