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==Nicaragua Cruising Guide==
 
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Nicaragua.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Nicaragua.
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====Overview====
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'''Nicaragua''' is bordered by [[Honduras]] to the north and by [[Costa Rica]] to the south. The [[Pacific Ocean]] lies to the west of the country, while the [[Caribbean]] Sea lies to the east. Falling within the tropics, Nicaragua sits 11 degrees north of the Equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.
'''Nicaragua''' is bordered by [[Honduras]] to the north and by [[Costa Rica]] to the south. The [[Pacific Ocean]] lies to the west of the country, while the [[Caribbean]] Sea lies to the east. Falling within the tropics, Nicaragua sits 11 degrees north of the Equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.
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The Caribbean coastline is much more sinuous than its generally straight Pacific counterpart. Lagoons and deltas make it very irregular. Nicaragua's tropical east coast is very different from the rest of the country. The climate is predominantly tropical, with high temperature and high humidity. Around the area's principal city of Bluefields, English is widely spoken along with the official Spanish and the population more closely resembles that found in many typical Caribbean ports than the rest of Nicaragua.
The Caribbean coastline is much more sinuous than its generally straight Pacific counterpart. Lagoons and deltas make it very irregular. Nicaragua's tropical east coast is very different from the rest of the country. The climate is predominantly tropical, with high temperature and high humidity. Around the area's principal city of Bluefields, English is widely spoken along with the official Spanish and the population more closely resembles that found in many typical Caribbean ports than the rest of Nicaragua.
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Nicaragua has a tropical climate with generally hot and humid conditions. Temperatures are around or just above 30 degrees Celcius during the day most of the year and most areas are still above 20 degrees Celcius at night. Nicaragua has two seasons regarding rainfall. A dry and slightly cooler November to April season and a wet season (but not raining all day) during May to October. Hurricanes occasionally hit the country from July/August onwards.
Nicaragua has a tropical climate with generally hot and humid conditions. Temperatures are around or just above 30 degrees Celcius during the day most of the year and most areas are still above 20 degrees Celcius at night. Nicaragua has two seasons regarding rainfall. A dry and slightly cooler November to April season and a wet season (but not raining all day) during May to October. Hurricanes occasionally hit the country from July/August onwards.
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A  permit must be obtained in Managua if you wish to visit the Corn Islands, Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas.
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====Immigration====
Passports must have a validity of at least six months. Prior visas are not required for citizens of most countries - a tourist visa card is purchased on entry. This '''CA-4 visa''' applies to:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay is normally 90 days and applies to the whole group. Only one extension will be granted. To remain in the region longer, a visit to a country outside the '''CA-4''' area must be made and a new visa is issued on re-entry.
Passports must have a validity of at least six months. Prior visas are not required for citizens of most countries - a tourist visa card is purchased on entry. This '''CA-4 visa''' applies to:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay is normally 90 days and applies to the whole group. Only one extension will be granted. To remain in the region longer, a visit to a country outside the '''CA-4''' area must be made and a new visa is issued on re-entry.
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* Firearms, ammunition and animals must be declared on arrival along with a declaration of currency and valuables.
* Firearms, ammunition and animals must be declared on arrival along with a declaration of currency and valuables.
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* Medications must have accompanying prescriptions.
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/nicaragua.html Nicaragua Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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World ▶ East Pacific ▶ Middle America ▶ Central America ▶ Nicaragua

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Nicaragua.

Nicaragua
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Capital Managua
Language Spanish
Currency Córdoba (NIO)
Time zone CST (UTC−6)
Calling code +505

Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras to the north and by Costa Rica to the south. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west of the country, while the Caribbean Sea lies to the east. Falling within the tropics, Nicaragua sits 11 degrees north of the Equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Caribbean coastline is much more sinuous than its generally straight Pacific counterpart. Lagoons and deltas make it very irregular. Nicaragua's tropical east coast is very different from the rest of the country. The climate is predominantly tropical, with high temperature and high humidity. Around the area's principal city of Bluefields, English is widely spoken along with the official Spanish and the population more closely resembles that found in many typical Caribbean ports than the rest of Nicaragua.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Nicaragua has a tropical climate with generally hot and humid conditions. Temperatures are around or just above 30 degrees Celcius during the day most of the year and most areas are still above 20 degrees Celcius at night. Nicaragua has two seasons regarding rainfall. A dry and slightly cooler November to April season and a wet season (but not raining all day) during May to October. Hurricanes occasionally hit the country from July/August onwards.

Sources of weather forecasting:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

A permit must be obtained in Managua if you wish to visit the Corn Islands, Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas.


Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets


Entrance

Immigration, Visas & Customs

Immigration

Passports must have a validity of at least six months. Prior visas are not required for citizens of most countries - a tourist visa card is purchased on entry. This CA-4 visa applies to:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay is normally 90 days and applies to the whole group. Only one extension will be granted. To remain in the region longer, a visit to a country outside the CA-4 area must be made and a new visa is issued on re-entry.

Customs

  • Firearms, ammunition and animals must be declared on arrival along with a declaration of currency and valuables.
  • Medications must have accompanying prescriptions.
  • Canned meats and dairy products are prohibited imports.
  • There is no restriction on the maxium length of stay for a yacht in the country.

Fees

  • Tourist Visa (per person) = US$9 (Apr '08)
  • Sailing Permit = US$25 (Apr '08)
  • Govt. Tax on vessel
    • Entry = US$15 (Apr '08)
    • Exit = US$15 (Apr '08)
  • Exit Zarpe = US$25 (Apr '08)

Restrictions

Health

  • Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended.

Security

Details

Berthing

A pacific beach in Nicaragua

Transportation

Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.

Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
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  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.


Comments

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