Socket 🔌

Nicaragua uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.

Languages 🗣️

• Spanish

Currency 💱

1 NIO = 0.02 USD

Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (symbol: C$), code NIO.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 córdobas. Córdoba is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5 and 1 córdobas and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Nicaragua. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Nicaragua uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Nicaragua upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling ☎️

International

To call Nicaragua, dial +, then 505 (the country code for Nicaragua), then the area code and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Nicaragua, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .

international: + 505 2 1234567
calling local: 2 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Nicaragua is on average 2.8 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Nicaragua is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card 📶

You can buy a SIM card for about 435.39 NIO, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Claro, CooTel or Movistar.

Rules 🚗

Limits 🚦

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔