Nicaragua, a charming tourist destination that captivates and captivates its visitors with its originality and authenticity. It is multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural… it is waiting for you to visit it, get to know it, discover it and explore it.
Location
Nicaragua is in Central America, between the Caribbean Sea (east), the Pacific Ocean (west), Honduras (north) and Costa Rica (south).
Where can I get there by land?
The border posts are El Guasaule, Chinandega; Las Manos, Nueva Segovia; El Espino, Madriz; Peñas Blancas, Rivas; and San Pancho in Río San Juan.
And by air?
Through the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, located in the capital Managua.
Is it necessary to fill out a form to enter the country?
Non-nationals must complete an immigration form en línea. It is recommended to complete it at least 7 days before your arrival.
What else do I need?
You must present a passport valid for more than 6 months or an immigration document recognized by Nicaragua; carry an entry visa if required or a residence card and comply with the procedures and fees established for immigration clearance.
What does a tourist pay when arriving in Nicaragua?
Every foreigner upon entering the country must pay an amount of US$ 10.00 dollars or its equivalent in national currency as a tourist card. Citizens of the CA-4 Convention countries (Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua) are exempt from this tariff.
At land border posts, do I pay if I bring a vehicle?
Yes. US$ 5.00 dollars or its equivalent in córdobas for a vehicle. US$ 10.00 dollars for a minibus, and US$ 15.00 dollars for the entrance fee for a bus.
Vaccines
The General Health Law and its reforms, for the control and prevention of diseases, establishes for entering the country in relation to the International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever, that all travelers from a country with risk of transmission of the disease, According to the list of the World Health Organization, WHO, it is required to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate or card.
They will not present an international yellow fever vaccination certificate:
- Travelers who transit through a country at risk of transmission.
- People from countries without risk of transmission, who remain in Panama for no less than 24 hours.
- Children under 1 year old or over 60 years old.
- Supported by medical evidence for pregnant women, lactating women, people with egg allergies and altered immunity.
Entry protocols to Nicaragua
Since July 21, 2023, Nicaragua has not asked travelers for a Covid-19 vaccine card or a negative RT-PCR result for Covid.
Are there commercial flights to Nicaragua?
Yes. You can fly to Managua via Miami, Houston, Ford Lauderdale, San Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama with Avianca, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines and Sansa.
Note: In Nicaragua you can fly locally using the airline La Costeña.
Flights schedules are as follow:
