🇳🇮 Central America
The land of lakes and volcanoes: wander colonial Granada, feel the breeze off Lake Cocibolca, climb a smoking volcano and end the day facing the Pacific in San Juan del Sur.
Traveler tip: carry cash in córdobas for markets, buses and small towns, where cards and dollars aren't always accepted. It pays to have small bills in good condition: torn or badly worn dollars are often rejected. Exchange money at banks or official exchange houses and check the day's rate before you pay.
Full converter for USD →The main gateway is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua, the country's only major international airport. It receives flights from several Central American capitals, Mexico, Panama and connections with the United States. Airlines operating here include Avianca, Copa Airlines and American Airlines, along with regional connections. Domestic flights are scarce, so most transfers happen overland. The country is relatively compact and distances between the main tourist destinations are short. One exception is the Caribbean coast (such as Bluefields or Corn Island), where a small plane or boat makes the trip far quicker than the long overland routes. The cheapest way to get around is the bus: intercity buses (many of them the classic "chicken buses") link cities and towns for very low fares, while some express services and tourist shuttles offer more comfort between popular destinations. Within cities there are taxis (agree on the fare before getting in) and, in some areas, ride-hailing apps. For more flexibility, renting a car is also common.
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