Are you traveling to Nicaragua soon and are you still looking for some handy travel tips? Or do you just want to read up on whether Nicaragua is for you? Then read our 9 handy travel tips for Nicaragua, and be prepared for your trip!
Pay with creditcard
Pay with your credit card if possible. This is the cheapest option in Nicaragua. You don't pay extra costs for this, like in some other countries.
Withdraw cash with your debit card
If you withdraw cash from the machine, do this with your debit card. This is very easy at Atm's from Lafise. This is cheaper with your debit card, because you pay extra costs for cash withdrawals with your credit card.
Take the bus
One of the other useful travel tips for Nicaragua is taking the bus. In Nicaragua you can easily take the bus. Every now and then you have to search for exactly where to get on. However, there are always locals willing to help you with this. The bus is very very cheap, so this way you can easily save some money.
Rent a scooter or motorbike
In some places in Nicaragua you can easily rent a scooter or motorbike. Here, people are often not only specifically asked for a driver's license, but especially for experience. The roads are not always good here, so without experience they often don't dare to rent a motorbike or scooter to you. If you have enough experience and confidence for this, it certainly gives you extra freedom to explore the area. We definitely recommend this!
Make sure to know some basic Spanish
Being able to speak Spanish is very useful in Nicaragua. Fortunately, you also come a long way with English. But mainly by bus you come to places where people speak less English. Here it is useful if you understand and can speak some basic Spanish.
Book overnight stays on time
Book your overnight stays on time so that you can find a good hotel for a good price. It is fine to do it about 1 to 2 weeks in advance. If you want more luxury, a nice room with a swimming pool, book sooner. These accommodations fill up faster and therefore also more expensive if there is still room.
Do your own grocery shopping
Occasionally do your own shopping and make a nice meal to easily save some money. In Nicaragua it is often possible to book accommodations with a shared kitchen. There you can prepare your own breakfast, lunch or dinner. Despite the fact that Nicaragua is not very expensive, this is still cheaper.
Bring enough sunscreen
It is very hot and dry in Nicaragua if you travel in the dry season. The sun is therefore very present and before you know it you are burned. So make sure you have enough sunscreen with you so that you can rub yourself in sunscreen often enough!
Buy a SIM card at TIGO
As a final travel tip for Nicaragua, we recommend that you buy a SIM card from TIGO. When you arrive in Nicaragua, go to a TIGO store and have an employee close a month-long package for you. You have unlimited internet for about €13 for a month.
Curious about all the others costs in Nicaragua? Or do you want to prepare for what you will be presented with here? Read our other blogs on Nicaragua!
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