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Home > Destinations > Central
America > Nicaragua
> Know Before You Go
The more you know about travel in Nicaragua and the conditions you can expect, the more you will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any questions or concerns. The following information will also help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable you to get the very most from your Nicaragua vacation.
Air Travel Arrangements to Nicaragua
We are pleased to assist you with your flights to Nicaragua. We can help you with the most competitive fares on preferred airlines with the best schedules and routing to Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. There is no obligation to purchase your international tickets from Wildland Adventures.
Health and Safety in Nicaragua
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information about health precautions and possible immunizations for adventure travel in Nicaragua. Wildland Adventures’ staff are not licensed medical authorities to advise which medications or inoculations you and your private physician decide are necessary for your safe participation on the trip. However, we know the exact areas, environments and conditions under which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help you make your own decisions concerning immunizations and prescription medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases may require advance planning. Pregnant women and parents traveling with young children should consult their physician or pediatrician. We especially enjoy talking to travelers about how safe and comfortable it is to travel with children on Nicaragua family vacations.
No immunizations are required for tours of Nicaragua. The best precaution against insect bites is use of insect repellent and wearing light colored clothing with long pants and long sleeves in the morning and evening. Most travelers are pleasantly surprised to find that biting insects, including mosquitoes, are much less prevalent on a Nicaragua eco tour than anticipated. Boutique hotels and ecolodge accommodations on our Nicaragua tours provide screened rooms and landscaped grounds to minimize insects and assure your comfort and safety.
Nicaragua made headlines during the 1980’s for the conflict between the U.S.- backed “Contras” and the left-leaning Sandinistas. Additionally, occasional news stories about labor strikes and political protests may lead some prospective travelers to raise concerns about safety. In fact Nicaragua was ranked with the lowest crime rate in Latin America by Interpol.
MD Travel Health: Complete travel information updated daily for physicians and travelers.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Health Information for travelers to Nicaragua.
VISA and Passport Requirements for Nicaragua
A passport is required for entry into Nicaragua, and should be valid for six months after your return date. There is a $32 departure tax which is usually included in the price of your airline ticket. An advance visa for travel to Nicaragua is not required for American citizens. Non-US citizens should check with the Nicaraguan Embassy in Washington, DC:
The Republic of Nicaragua
1627 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 939-6570
Fax: (202) 939-6542
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list and online ordering through Longitude Books. We feature "Essential Reading," four or five books that are a comprehensive introduction for travel to Nicaragua. This list favors well-written, concise books that capture the spirit of Nicaragua travel including guidebooks, memoirs, histories, field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books that will also enhance a family vacation to Nicaragua. You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives, books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written academic books.
Nicaragua Reading List
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended travel products for your trip once you have signed up for your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their quick dry and light-weight travel apparel designed for outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category and a variety of specialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Additional Nicaragua Travel and Country Information
For further information about Nicaragua and travel to Nicaragua we recommend the following websites:
Nicaragua Country Information
Nicaragua Travel Guide
General International Travel References
1. Time zone converter throughout the world
www.worldbuddy.com
2. Currency converter
www.oanda.com/converter/travel
3. Worldwide climate patterns of monthly rainfall and temperature averages
www.worldclimate.com
4. How To Take Travel Pictures Like A Pro
www.fodors.com/focus/
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