Language: The official language 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 cheques. All major cities have ATMs and most hotels and restaurants accept credit card payments.
Time: Local time is GMT/UCT
- 6.
Electricity: Electrical current 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.
Tourist OfficeNicaraguan
Institute of Tourism, Managua, Nicaragua: +505 222-3333 or www.intur.gob.ni/
EmergencyAmbulance: 265 1761; Fire: 265 0162; Police: 118
Embassies
Embassy of Nicaragua in
Washington DC,
United States: (202) 939-6570/73.
Embassy of Nicaragua,
London, United Kingdom: (00-44207) 938-2373.
Nicaraguan Consulate General,
Montreal,
Canada: 514-484-8250
Embassy of Nicaragua in
Copenhagen,
Republic of Ireland: (+45) 35554870
Embassy of Nicaragua in
Auckland,
New Zealand: (+64-9) 373 7599, 84799
Embassy of the United States of America, Managua: (+505) 266-6010
British
Honorary Consulate, Managua: (00) (505) 254 5454 / 3839
Canadian Embassy, Managua: (+505) 268 0433.
Australian Embassy,
Mexico City,
Mexico (also responsible for Nicaragua): 52-55-11012200
South African Embassy in Mexico, Mexico City(also responsible for Nicaragua): 525 55 282 9260-65
