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Nicaragua Travel Information
Nicaragua
(Spanish: República de Nicaragua) is a country in central America.
It shares land borders with
Costa Rica and
Honduras,
as well as having a coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
As of 2009,
the population was an estimated 5,891,199.
The capital and largest city, Managua, according to
2005 estimates,
had a population of about 1.8 million with a total of about 2.1 million
people living in the city and surrounding metropolitan area.
Map of Nicaragua, Central America
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Nicaragua Country Details
| Country Name |
Nicaragua |
| Political Status |
Country |
| Geographic Location |
Central America |
| Flag |
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| Principal Language |
Spanish |
| Capital |
Managua |
Web Sites about Nicaragua
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Cathedral, Leon, Nicaragua, Central America
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Books about Nicaragua
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By Alex Egerton
Lonely Planet
Paperback (320 pages)
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“Travelling in Nicaragua is an authentic, nonstop adventure set among majestic volcanoes, enchanting colonial towns, invigorating cloud forests and glorious beaches.” Alex Egerton, Lonely Planet Writer
Getting you to the heart of a place
- Amazing experiences Inspirational images, city walks, author recommendations, highlights.
- Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
- Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.
Special Features - Tips for first-time travelers
- Outdoors planning feature
- Granada and Leon city walks
- Essay on arts and poetry
We tell it like it is
Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is. |
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By Amber Dobrzensky
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Nicaragua expert Amber Dobrzensky teaches travelers how to best experience the wonders of this Central American destination, from hanging out on the Pacific beaches of San Juan del Sur and shopping for crafts in Masaya to partaking in the ever-evolving nightlife of Managua. Dobrzensky also offers detailed itinerary ideas, such as The 21-Day Best of Nicaragua, Hiking the Ring of Fire, and The Great Green North. Including experienced, firsthand advice on renting surf gear, studying Spanish, and strolling down the old colonial streets of Granada and Leòn, Moon Nicaragua gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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By Lucas Vidgen
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet knows Nicaragua. This 2nd edition helps you build the perfect itinerary, whether it includes climbing a volcano on the Isla de Ometepe, strolling through colonial Granada and Leon, drinking organic coffee at sunrise on a cooperative farm, or watching perfect waves crash onto an empty beach.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Nicaraguans weigh in on their favorite towns, bars, sunset views and more
Comprehensive and cross-referenced chapter on outdoor adventures
Unique Green Index and Green Nicaragua chapter make ecofriendly travel easy
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By Joshua Berman
Avalon Travel Publishing
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Central America experts Joshua Berman and Randall Wood know what it takes to make the move to Nicaragua — both have left the U.S. to make their homes there. In Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua, they share their firsthand advice on transplanting to Nicaragua, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to navigate the ins and outs of the moving process. The guide is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. Berman and Wood also include practical advice on how to rent or buy a home for a variety of needs and budgets. With extensive color and black-and-white photos, illustrations, and maps, Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua will help you find your bearings as you settle into your new home and life abroad. |
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By Richard Arghiris
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Escape the crowds and uncover one of the best kept secrets of Central America with Footprint's 4th edition of Nicaragua Handbook. Deserted beaches, sleepy towns, incredible rainforests and active volcanoes all await the intrepid traveler to this emerging Latin American destination. Comprehensive coverage on how to get the most from this little travelled land, including amazing cultural insights, all the best places to eat, drink and sleep, detailed advice on how to get around and how to experience the most from the adventure activities on offer. · Extensive coverage of Nicaragua's national parks and how to get the most from them · Amazing cultural & historical insight · Our recommended itineraries to help you plan your trip whether you’re travelling for one week or four · Accommodation listings for every budget · Detailed street maps for important towns and cities · The lowdown on the best adventure activities including, surfing, windsurfing, riding and trekking · Detailed transport advice on how to get around · Overview map of the country to help you plan your trip and get your bearings Packed with information on all the main attractions as well as detailed information on the dozens of activities and adventures that will help you get off the beaten track, Footprint’s Nicaragua Handbook will help you get to the heart of this intriguing country. |
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By National Geographic Maps - Adventure
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• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel Map
National Geographic's Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador AdventureMap is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability and accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country.
The map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads, and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions.
Every AdventureMap is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each is two-sided and can be folded to a packable size of (4.25" x 9.25"); unfolded size is (26" x 38").
Key Features:
- Waterproof and tear-resistant
- Accurate topography/terrain with a clearly labeled road network
- Hundreds of points of interest, including the locations parks and nature reserves, protected lands, historical and cultural attractions
- Thousands of place names including towns and natural features; detailed place names index
- Important travel networks including airports, lighthouses, ferry routes and rail lines
- Updated regularly to ensure accuracy
Proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the National Geographic Society's vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs. |
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By Amber Dobrzensky
Avalon Travel Publishing
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Moon Spotlight Granada & San Juan del Sur is a 101-page compact guide that combines Nicaragua’s best culture and history with outdoor recreation. Nicaragua expert Amber Dobrzensky offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, hotels, food, and transportation, making navigating these exciting destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Nicaragua.
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By Richard Arghiris
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Escape the crowds and uncover one of the best kept secrets of Central America with Footprint's 5th edition Nicaragua Handbook. Deserted beaches, sleepy towns, incredible rainforests and active volcanoes all await the intrepid traveler to this emerging Latin American destination. Comprehensive coverage on how to get the most from this little traveled land, including amazing cultural insights, all the best places to eat, drink and sleep, detailed advice on how to get around and how to experience the most from the adventure activities on offer. • Extensive coverage of Nicaragua's national parks and how to get the most from them • Amazing cultural & historical insight • Our recommended itineraries to help you plan your trip whether you’re travelling for one week or four • Accommodation listings for every budget • Detailed street maps for important towns and cities • The lowdown on the best adventure activities including, surfing, windsurfing, riding and trekking • Detailed transport advice on how to get around • Overview map of the country to help you plan your trip and get your bearings Packed with information on all the main attractions as well as detailed information on the dozens of activities and adventures that will help you get off the beaten track, Footprint’s Nicaragua Handbook will help you get to the heart of this intriguing country. |
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By Richard Leonardi
Footprint Handbooks
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Central America’s best preserved secret. Sleepy towns and active volcanoes. Where to go and what to see. Deserted beaches and pristine rainforests. Where to eat, drink and sleep, from beach huts to elegant colonial haciendas. A nation of poets and comedians. Rum, reggae and revolution. Full colour maps. Kamikaze parrots, fishing bats and iguanas that can raise the dead…… |
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