Local items include
goldwork, hand-carved wood, embroidery, shoes and paintings. Traditional
crafts are available, particularly in Masaya, at the handicrafts market. There are several
shopping malls in Managua, and markets selling everything from clothes to food to household goods. Try Mercado Huembes or Mercado Oriental, Nicaragua’s biggest market.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0900-1900, Sat 0900-1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyNicaraguan Gold Córdoba (NIO; symbol
C$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of C$500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of C$5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, at banks and at official bureaux de change in major cities. US Dollars are the most easily exchanged currency and are also accepted as payment throughout the country.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMajor credit cards are widely accepted. There are ATMs in most tourist areas.
Traveller's ChequesThese can only be changed in some banks.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1630, Sat 0830-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | C$29.57 |
| $1.00= | C$20.00 |
| €1.00= | C$26.91 |
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