Are you travelling to Nicaragua?

The Republic of Nicaragua is a developing country located in Central America. Neighbouring countries include Costa Rica and Honduras. Nicaragua’s coastline consists of both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Its landscape is volcanic and its climate is tropical & warm.

Capital City: Managua

Languages: Spanish

Population: 6.1 million

Currency: Cordoba

Entry Requirements:

• Tourist card is required. Business and Student visa not required. Canadians must have a passport.

Diseases to consider:

• Chikungunya
• Dengue
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Leishmaniasis
• Leptospirosis
• Malaria
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella
• Pneumococcal
• Rabies
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
• Traveller’s Diarrhea
• Tuberculosis
• Typhoid Fever

Travel Alerts

Check Government of Canada advisories specific to Nicaragua here.