Nicaragua

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Nicaragua Cruising Guide

Nicaragua
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Nicaragua
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Capital: Managua
Language: Spanish
Currency: Cordoba
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Background

The country 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.

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Climate & 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.

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Charts

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Special Navigation Notes

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Local Radio Nets

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Arrival/Departure procedures

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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.

Health

  • Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended.

Security

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Fees and Dues

  • 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)

Ports & Popular Stops

A pacific beach in Nicaragua

Offshore Islands

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

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References & Publications

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External Links

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Personal Notes

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