Nicaragua

Capital City: Managua

People: mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 69%, white 17%, black 9%, Amerindian 5%

Religion: Roman Catholic 72.9%, Evangelical 15.1%, Moravian 1.5%, Episcopal 0.1%, other 1.9%, none 8.5%

Language: Spanish 97.5% (official), Miskito 1.7%, other 0.8%

Currency: Cordoba

Electrical Voltage:

How to get there:
By plane: You will fly into the international airport in Managua, most likely from Houston, Miami or Atlanta, if you come from the US.

By car: There are two border crossings to Costa Rica, Penas Blancas west of Lake Nicaragua and Los Chiles east of it. You have to take an 8 USD boat to cross at Los Chiles
There are three major border crossings to Honduras. Las Manos is on the shortest route to Tegucigalpa, the others ones are on the Panamerican Highway north of Leon.

By bus: International buses are available between Managua and San Jose, Costa Rica and San Salvador, El Salvador. Some buses will continue to Panama City or Guatemala City.

Weather: Nicaragua’s lowlands typically feature a tropical climate, getting quite warm and humid. The highlands of Nicaragua are somewhat cooler.

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: A passport valid for 6 months beyond the date of arrival is required by all visitors to Nicaragua and photocopy of passport. Visa for certain countries. Two passport photos. Required Fee and return or onward flight ticket

Getting Around: Airplanes, Minibuses, Car Rentals, Boats

Tourism Website: http://www.nicaragua.com

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