Rahim Tabet | Februari 16, 2016 |
Central America
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Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a country in Central America bordering on Honduras and Costa Rica. Nicaragua since 1838, independent of the Federal Republic of Central America. The capital of Nicaragua is Managua. A number of major cities in Nicaragua: Corinto, Granada, San Carlos and Masaya. Nicaragua also has several islands in possession. These lie off the coast and be covered by the Corn Islands.
Travel and vacations to Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a country known for its scenery, colonial buildings and folklore. In the area of nature the country has the most to offer. Besides some volcanoes, the country has a large freshwater lake, mangrove forests, tropical forests, plantations (banana / coffee / pineapple) and rock formations. The east coast consists of white sandy beaches with clear blue water. The west coast is less impressive but also characterized by a wide shoreline. In the water at the coast can be perfect dive to various coral reefs and diverse fish species. For the coast of Nicaragua are also the Corn Islands that make up the country. These islands are known as tropical destination with everything that goes with it: white beaches, clear blue water and palm trees. The population of Nicaragua lives mainly from agriculture and fishing and are known for their hospitality and for their talkativeness.
Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
Continent: Central America
Area: 130,000 km²
Capital: Managua
Population: 5,891,199 inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2107 m (Mogoton)
Distance (Amsterdam - Managua): 9,028 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to travel to Nicaragua. This avoids the rainy season and the months with predominantly muggy weather.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Nicaragua. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Nicaragua has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 30 degrees. In the higher altitudes (above 1600 meters), the temperatures are around 20 to 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Nicaragua, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Nicaragua can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Nicaragua. In addition, there is also English spoken in the larger cities.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Nicaragua.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Nicaragua less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica (also for Nicaragua):
costarica.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Nicaragua: costarica.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Nicaragua in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Conculaat Nicaragua in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve visiting Nicaragua is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Nicaragua is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Nicaragua is paid by the Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro (NIO).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Nicaragua can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Nicaragua 8 hours earlier.
During our winter is the Nicaragua 7 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Nicaragua, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Nicaragua, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Nicaragua.
Electricity
In Nicaragua, you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Nicaragua can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 118
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 118
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Nicaragua available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Nicaragua visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Nicaragua on end .ni.
Official websites of Nicaragua: intur.gob.ni and visitnicaragua.us.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Nicaragua 00505 or +505.
Want to call from Nicaragua to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Nicaragua.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Nicaragua.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Nicaragua.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Nicaragua, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Nicaragua? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Nicaragua, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Nicaragua?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Nicaragua earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Nicaragua can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Nicaragua can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Nicaragua.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 19 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- Smoking ban: Unknown
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Almost 50% of the population is younger than 19 years?
... In 1972, almost 90% of the capital was destroyed in an earthquake?
... Nicaragua is known for its good rum?
... Baseball Nicaragua national sport?
... Nicaragua has no street names?
... In Nicaragua, freshwater sharks live?
Nicaragua is a country known for its scenery, colonial buildings and folklore. In the area of nature the country has the most to offer. Besides some volcanoes, the country has a large freshwater lake, mangrove forests, tropical forests, plantations (banana / coffee / pineapple) and rock formations. The east coast consists of white sandy beaches with clear blue water. The west coast is less impressive but also characterized by a wide shoreline. In the water at the coast can be perfect dive to various coral reefs and diverse fish species. For the coast of Nicaragua are also the Corn Islands that make up the country. These islands are known as tropical destination with everything that goes with it: white beaches, clear blue water and palm trees. The population of Nicaragua lives mainly from agriculture and fishing and are known for their hospitality and for their talkativeness.
Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
Continent: Central America
Area: 130,000 km²
Capital: Managua
Population: 5,891,199 inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2107 m (Mogoton)
Distance (Amsterdam - Managua): 9,028 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to travel to Nicaragua. This avoids the rainy season and the months with predominantly muggy weather.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Nicaragua. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Nicaragua has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year around 25 to 30 degrees. In the higher altitudes (above 1600 meters), the temperatures are around 20 to 25 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Nicaragua, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Nicaragua can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Nicaragua. In addition, there is also English spoken in the larger cities.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Nicaragua.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Nicaragua less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica (also for Nicaragua):
costarica.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Nicaragua: costarica.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Nicaragua in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Conculaat Nicaragua in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve visiting Nicaragua is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Nicaragua is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Nicaragua is paid by the Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro (NIO).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Nicaragua can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Nicaragua 8 hours earlier.
During our winter is the Nicaragua 7 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Nicaragua, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Nicaragua, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Nicaragua.
Electricity
In Nicaragua, you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Nicaragua can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 118
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 118
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Nicaragua available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Nicaragua visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Nicaragua on end .ni.
Official websites of Nicaragua: intur.gob.ni and visitnicaragua.us.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Nicaragua 00505 or +505.
Want to call from Nicaragua to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Nicaragua.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Nicaragua.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Nicaragua.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Nicaragua, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Nicaragua? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Nicaragua, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Nicaragua?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Nicaragua earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Nicaragua can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Nicaragua can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Nicaragua.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 19 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.8.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking at all ages.
- Smoking ban: Unknown
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Almost 50% of the population is younger than 19 years?
... In 1972, almost 90% of the capital was destroyed in an earthquake?
... Nicaragua is known for its good rum?
... Baseball Nicaragua national sport?
... Nicaragua has no street names?
... In Nicaragua, freshwater sharks live?
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