Nicaragua — Facts
Language
The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish. Some communities on the Caribbean coast speak indigenous languages. English is understood at some tourist destinations.
Currency
The currency is named the Córdoba but commonly referred to as the peso. American dollars can also be used for common transactions. Bills must be in good shape to be accepted and damaged bills can be exchanged at banks. Only some banks will exchange travelers checks. All major cities have ATMs and most hotels and restaurants accept credit card payments.
Time
Local time is GMT/UCT -6.
Electricity
Electrical current in Nicaragua is 120 Volts, 60Hz. Flat blade plugs are used.
Communications
The international access code for Nicaragua is +505. The outgoing code is 00 (00 44 for the United Kingdom) followed by the relevant country code. The city area code for Managua is 2. Mobile phones operate on GSM and 3G networks. Local mobile phone calls are cheapest with locally bought SIM cards. Internet is widely available in all cities although the connection speed is mostly limited to 56k.
Duty-Free
Visitors to Nicaragua may import up to 200 cigarettes/500g of tobacco, three liters liquor, and one large or three small bottles of perfume. Meat, dairy and leather products as well as matches are restricted. Firearms require an import license.
Tourist Office
Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, Managua, Nicaragua: +505 222-3333 or www.visitanicaragua.com/ingles
Embassies in Nicaragua
- Embassy of the United States of America, Managua: +505 2252 7100.
- British Honorary Consulate, Managua: +505 254 5454/ 3839.
- Canadian Embassy, San José, Costa Rica (also responsible for Nicaragua): +506 2242 4400.
- Australian Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1101 2200.
- South African Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1100 4970.
Nicaragua Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington DC, United States: (202) 939 6570.
- Embassy of Nicaragua, London, United Kingdom: +44 207 938 2373.
- Nicaraguan Consulate General, Ontario, Canada: 514 430 0572.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Copenhagen, Republic of Ireland: +45 3 555 4870.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 373 7599.
Emergency
Ambulance: 265 1761; Fire: 265 0162; Police: 118
Language
The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish. Some communities on the Caribbean coast speak indigenous languages. English is understood at some tourist destinations.
Currency
The currency is named the Córdoba but commonly referred to as the peso. American dollars can also be used for common transactions. Bills must be in good shape to be accepted and damaged bills can be exchanged at banks. Only some banks will exchange travelers checks. All major cities have ATMs and most hotels and restaurants accept credit card payments.
Time
Local time is GMT/UCT -6.
Electricity
Electrical current in Nicaragua is 120 Volts, 60Hz. Flat blade plugs are used.
Communications
The international access code for Nicaragua is +505. The outgoing code is 00 (00 44 for the United Kingdom) followed by the relevant country code. The city area code for Managua is 2. Mobile phones operate on GSM and 3G networks. Local mobile phone calls are cheapest with locally bought SIM cards. Internet is widely available in all cities although the connection speed is mostly limited to 56k.
Duty-Free
Visitors to Nicaragua may import up to 200 cigarettes/500g of tobacco, three liters liquor, and one large or three small bottles of perfume. Meat, dairy and leather products as well as matches are restricted. Firearms require an import license.
Tourist Office
Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, Managua, Nicaragua: +505 222-3333 or www.visitanicaragua.com/ingles
Embassies in Nicaragua
- Embassy of the United States of America, Managua: +505 2252 7100.
- British Honorary Consulate, Managua: +505 254 5454/ 3839.
- Canadian Embassy, San José, Costa Rica (also responsible for Nicaragua): +506 2242 4400.
- Australian Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1101 2200.
- South African Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1100 4970.
Nicaragua Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington DC, United States: (202) 939 6570.
- Embassy of Nicaragua, London, United Kingdom: +44 207 938 2373.
- Nicaraguan Consulate General, Ontario, Canada: 514 430 0572.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Copenhagen, Republic of Ireland: +45 3 555 4870.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 373 7599.
Emergency
Ambulance: 265 1761; Fire: 265 0162; Police: 118
Language
The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish. Some communities on the Caribbean coast speak indigenous languages. English is understood at some tourist destinations.
Currency
The currency is named the Córdoba but commonly referred to as the peso. American dollars can also be used for common transactions. Bills must be in good shape to be accepted and damaged bills can be exchanged at banks. Only some banks will exchange travelers checks. All major cities have ATMs and most hotels and restaurants accept credit card payments.
Time
Local time is GMT/UCT -6.
Electricity
Electrical current in Nicaragua is 120 Volts, 60Hz. Flat blade plugs are used.
Communications
The international access code for Nicaragua is +505. The outgoing code is 00 (00 44 for the United Kingdom) followed by the relevant country code. The city area code for Managua is 2. Mobile phones operate on GSM and 3G networks. Local mobile phone calls are cheapest with locally bought SIM cards. Internet is widely available in all cities although the connection speed is mostly limited to 56k.
Duty-Free
Visitors to Nicaragua may import up to 200 cigarettes/500g of tobacco, three liters liquor, and one large or three small bottles of perfume. Meat, dairy and leather products as well as matches are restricted. Firearms require an import license.
Tourist Office
Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, Managua, Nicaragua: +505 222-3333 or www.visitanicaragua.com/ingles
Embassies in Nicaragua
- Embassy of the United States of America, Managua: +505 2252 7100.
- British Honorary Consulate, Managua: +505 254 5454/ 3839.
- Canadian Embassy, San José, Costa Rica (also responsible for Nicaragua): +506 2242 4400.
- Australian Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1101 2200.
- South African Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1100 4970.
Nicaragua Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington DC, United States: (202) 939 6570.
- Embassy of Nicaragua, London, United Kingdom: +44 207 938 2373.
- Nicaraguan Consulate General, Ontario, Canada: 514 430 0572.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Copenhagen, Republic of Ireland: +45 3 555 4870.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 373 7599.
Emergency
Ambulance: 265 1761; Fire: 265 0162; Police: 118
Language
The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish. Some communities on the Caribbean coast speak indigenous languages. English is understood at some tourist destinations.
Currency
The currency is named the Córdoba but commonly referred to as the peso. American dollars can also be used for common transactions. Bills must be in good shape to be accepted and damaged bills can be exchanged at banks. Only some banks will exchange travelers checks. All major cities have ATMs and most hotels and restaurants accept credit card payments.
Time
Local time is GMT/UCT -6.
Electricity
Electrical current in Nicaragua is 120 Volts, 60Hz. Flat blade plugs are used.
Communications
The international access code for Nicaragua is +505. The outgoing code is 00 (00 44 for the United Kingdom) followed by the relevant country code. The city area code for Managua is 2. Mobile phones operate on GSM and 3G networks. Local mobile phone calls are cheapest with locally bought SIM cards. Internet is widely available in all cities although the connection speed is mostly limited to 56k.
Duty-Free
Visitors to Nicaragua may import up to 200 cigarettes/500g of tobacco, three liters liquor, and one large or three small bottles of perfume. Meat, dairy and leather products as well as matches are restricted. Firearms require an import license.
Tourist Office
Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, Managua, Nicaragua: +505 222-3333 or www.visitanicaragua.com/ingles
Embassies in Nicaragua
- Embassy of the United States of America, Managua: +505 2252 7100.
- British Honorary Consulate, Managua: +505 254 5454/ 3839.
- Canadian Embassy, San José, Costa Rica (also responsible for Nicaragua): +506 2242 4400.
- Australian Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1101 2200.
- South African Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): +52 55 1100 4970.
Nicaragua Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington DC, United States: (202) 939 6570.
- Embassy of Nicaragua, London, United Kingdom: +44 207 938 2373.
- Nicaraguan Consulate General, Ontario, Canada: 514 430 0572.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Copenhagen, Republic of Ireland: +45 3 555 4870.
- Embassy of Nicaragua in Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 373 7599.
Emergency
Ambulance: 265 1761; Fire: 265 0162; Police: 118
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