Nicaraguan Food uses local ingredients such as plantains, yucca, rice & beans known as Gallo Pinto, and grass fed free range livestock result in delicious meats and poultry. With 2 oceans the Pacific and Atlantic Nicaragua also has its fair share of seafood available if you like mariscos. Some traditional dishes are Bhao, Vigorón, Gallo Pinto, Tostones con Queso, Chancho con Yuca, Nacatamales and a variety of natural fruit drinks like Chia con Tamarindo, Melon con Leche, Pitaya & Cacao.

Nicaragua’s most famous beach is San Juan del Sur and the many surfing beaches to the north and south such as Remanso or “Playa Sucio”, Playa Maderas, Playa Hermosa, Escameca.

Nicaragua’s most famous beach is San Juan del Sur and the many surfing beaches to the north and south such as Remanso or “Playa Sucio”, Playa Maderas, Playa Hermosa, Escameca, Rancho Santana, Playa Popoyo are also very popular amongst tourist. Book Nicaragua packages, Nicaragua vacation packages, Nicaragua tour packages, Nicaragua travel packages, Nicaragua holiday packages or Nicaragua trip packages to visit the most popular beaches in Nicaragua.

According to the 2018 Annual Global Retirement Index, Nicaragua is considered the 8th best country to retire. The index was based on rating in 12 categories such as: buying and investing, renting, benefits and discounts, visas and residence, cost of living, fitting in, entertainment and amenities, healthcare, healthy lifestyle, development, climate, and governance

If you want to enjoy the beaches and touristic places in Nicaragua, the best time to travel is during the dry season, which starts in December and finishes in April.

The Cordoba is the currency in Nicaragua, created in 1912 in the honor of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, one of the Spanish captains who conquered these lands. Although the Nicaraguan currency is the Cordoba, almost every establishment accepts payments in US Dollar, and the exchange rate is approximately 35.05 cordobas per dollar (January 2021)

To visit Nicaraguan lands the traveler needs to carry a negative PCR test that has to be taken at most three days before the trip.

Nicaragua has a tropical climate, with quite stable temperatures all year. However, there is a relatively cool winter from November to January, a hot spring from March to May, and a sultry and rainy summer from May to October.

In Nicaragua you can find many historical attractions, which is included in our Nicaragua vacation packages, Nicaragua tour packages, Nicaragua travel packages, Nicaragua holiday packages and Nicaragua trip packages. Some like El Coyotepe Fortress, which is a building created by president Zelaya in 1893, in order to allow his troops to easily observe enemies, the fortress is located on top of one of the most strategic hills, close to Masaya. Fortress of El Castillo or the Old Market and Cultural Center in Masaya, which is a building made to house the market and the cultural center of Masaya.