Nicaragua is a world class surfing destination famous for its 300 plus days-offshore wind, consistent swell, and warm water - True Blue is proud to introduce it to our extensive list of surf spots around the world!
The Pacific of Central America all receives the same swell. Typically smaller, longer period swells are from January through March. From then on, the South Pacific seems to be consistently active in producing larger more powerful swells that fill in every nook and cranny along the Nicaraguan coastline.
FACTS:
Capital: Managua
Population: 1.6 million
Language: Spanish and English
Currency: Nicaragua has its own currency: the cordoba. The US dollar is also virtually everywhere accepted. Often prices are based on dollars but quoted in cordobas. If you pay in dollars, you will receive your change in cordoba. The amount of C$ 23.00 is currently equal to US$ 1.00
Climate: Tropical in lowlands and cooler in Highlands
Health: Medical facilities are only found in major towns, the best of which are in Managua. Rural communities lack modern hospitals and equipment. If a hospital is needed, travelers should indicate they desire a private hospital. Insect repellent should be used to avoid malaria and dengue fever, both of which are carried by mosquitoes. You should take prophylactics, for two weeks before travel through four weeks after, to prevent malaria. Hepatitis A and B, and Typhoid vaccines are recommended for travelers. The most common affliction is traveller's diarrhea which is preventable by safe water and food consumption. Travelers should not drink tap water and use common sense when addressing uncooked foods. Visitors from a yellow fever infected area in the Americas or Africa are required to prove they have had vaccination before entry.
Visa: South Africans require a valid passport, but a visa is not necessary for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
