Volcanoes and lakes.

The country is covered with a mesh not only the lakes, but also a belt of volcanoes running from south to north. It is a country which has survived its portion of the tragedy - acute military dictatorship, civil war, earthquake and hurricane "Mitch" is a great place for "explorers" who want to avoid the main tourist routes

Tropical climate in most of the country. Dry season is from December to May, and rainy from June to November. The northern mountainous regions have a much colder climate.

It depends on the purpose of travel:-if you want to see how the turtles lay eggs on the beach and if you like getting wet is the best moment is the rainy season, ie. September and October.

However, if you want to come over the mountains to party and sleep under the open sky, it's better in the dry season, ie from November to April.

This is a multi-ethnic population, without a single Official religion. They are very young people 60% are under 17 years of age. Miszanka Hipszańskiej Indian blood and comprises the majority of the population and they form the folklore of Nicaragua.

75% of Catholics, Protestants 15%, 10% other

Drink-refusal of the proposals (especially on a hot day) or nieskomplementowania host for the dinner is regarded as rude

-Greeting "hello" is always connected to the return of the corresponding time of day, eg. "Hello, good afternoon"

-Referring to an elderly person is referring grzeczyn per "Don" "Don" - it is an expression of respect

-Farewell, saying "adieu or" chau "(przniesione by immigrants from italy)

- Marenga and salsa dancing are seen as full of sex - niegrzeczym is dancing too close to a woman who is not married / dziewczna

On the coast, "Costa de Mosquito" is a group of people speak English

No information available.

67.5%

The citizens of this country tend to not pronounce the "s" at the end of Spanish words.

Citizens of Britain, the USA, Australia, Canada and EU countries coming to the country for less than 90 days do not need a visa.

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No diplomatic mission in Poland. The nearest diplomatic mission in Vienna.

Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua

Ebendorferstraße 10/03/1912

A-1010 Wien

tel. (0-0 43 1) 403 18 38

Fax: (0-0 43 1) 403 27 52

E-mail: 113350.2341 @ compuserve.com

Lack of Polish diplomatic. Polish Ambassador in San José (Costa Rica) is also accredited in the Republic of Nicaragua.

Honorary Consulate in Managua

Honorary Consul: Edgard de Jesús Vargas Guzman (Spanish, English)

Supermercado Plaza Espana

Cuadra primera al oeste y al sur Cuadra media MicroTec, Managua, Nicaragua

tel. (0-0505) 266-27-15

Fax. (00-505) 266-27-58

E-mail: rvargas@microtec.com.ni

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 -17.30

You just have to fill out an immigration form upon arrival

At your departure you must pay H. $ 32 at the airport (which may or may not be included in the price of your ticket)

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Health care is very limited, especially outside the capital. Primary health care is available in Managua and other, smaller towns and villages, but the treatment of many serious health problems is unavailable or available only in the capital. Ambulances are rather inaccessible and doctors rather not speak English

Polish insurance policies are not respected - we have to insure on the spot.

Carlos Marx Hospital / Tel. 490701

Bautista Hospital / Tel. 497333/497118

Villa Fontana Clinic / Tel. 74614/672696

Montoya Medical Center / Tel. 281054

Radiology Institute / Tel. 662740/666005

Las Palmas Clinic / Tel. 660881

Renovacion Clinic / Tel. 661325

Tiscapa Clinic / Tel. 71300

Davila Bolaños Hospital / Tel. 22764-66

Bertha Calderon Hospital / Tel. 601787/601303

Manolo Morales Hospital / Tel. 70990-92

La Mascot Hospital / Tel. 897700-06

Velez PAIZ Hospital / Tel. 650009

Lenin Fonseca Hospital / Tel. 666547-50

Psychiatric Hospital / Tel. 667877-81

Water in the capital has been tested and it seems it is safe to drink (personally I would rather discouraged), outside the capital should drink only bottled water and avoid ice cubes. Milk may be unpasteurised and should boil it first (or use milk powder). Use of mosquito.

Mangu is a place where there is a risk of demonstrations and riots. Division RAAN (North Atlantic Autonomus Region) is especially dangerous and traveling there, be very careful because the accident took place violent crimes.

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You should avoid large public gatherings. Avoid traveling at night.

El Rio Frio-border with Costa Rica

TACA - Flights from Miami to Managua

Atlantic Airlines operates flights from Managua, and many locations in the Hondurans, and with Gran Cayman

Augosto C Sandino (MGA) Managua - is 12 km north of the city

There is no line between Nicaragua and its neighbors

Every day, run the connection between Managua and Tegucigalpa (Honduras), San Salvador (El Salvador) and San Jose (Costa Rica), travel support Quality King, Nicabus, Ticabus and Transnica

Pan-American Highway runs through the Nicaragua Estelí and Managua

By boat. The main ports are: Corinto, El Bluff, Puerto Cabezas, Puerto Sandino that support connections to North America and Europe

We do not need an international driving license, just driving in our country (up to 30 days - later to be extended one)

Given the size of the country and the frequent difficulty in crossing overland flights are worth considering. Airlines to La Costeña and Atlantic Airlines

There exists at present.

There is a possibility to travel to larger mias. It should be booked in advance. Most buses are old American school buses.

It is possible to rent cars at the airport in Managua. Regulation of speed depend on the road but they are rarely enforced.

Twice a week, runs a boat that runs between Bluefields and the Corn Islands, it is also possible to visit around 300 islands in Lake Nicaragua

It is available in all major cities.

Most major cities have mail.

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Nicaraguan Cordoba Oro (NIO)

Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are in larger cities, and travel checks can be implemented only in certain banks.

Below 3 $ - lunch

$ 4-6 - A bottle of rum

Several shopping malls in the capital, markets selling everything (from clothes to furniture) and the craft fairs.

Mercado Oriental - Oriental Market, where you will find literally everything

Various goldsmith, hand-carved wood, embroidery, shoes and paintings.

You can transport the 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 5 liters of alcohol, laptop, camera, goods worth up to $ 500

Money can be exchanged at airports, banks, in exchange offices in larger cities. Most often mentioned are U.S. dollars (you can also pay them in many places across the country).

Banks are open Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30, Sat 8:30-12:30

Managua and Granada are available to four-and five-star hotels with meeting rooms. 15% tax is imposed on hotel bills. You can find motels along the way Pan-American and modern facilities on the west coast.

There's a little bit about all sorts of standard (sometimes even with access to Wi-Fi). The most interesting option hostels are located directly on the beach (in the form of small wooden houses next to each other poustawianych)

It is a whole bunch of camping sites, but more interesting, option and a more "adventure" is to find a local resident that will allow you to sleep in the garden.

Sleep cheapest option is simply rent a hammock for the night.

Pensions, rooms for rent - less than $ 5

Hammock $ 2-3

2-person bed in the hotel-$ 1910-1935 (depending on whether it is TV and air conditioning and private bathroom)

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The most characteristic dishes are the local delicacy of the Iguana

Gallapinto - fried rice and pinto beans

Mondongo - tripe soup

Picadillo-dish with "torn" beef

Ajiaco-dish with the tortilla and pork

Rosquillas - the type of biscuits with cheese

-Fresh tropical fruit juice

-Chicha de Maiz and de jengibre (fermented corn and ginger drink)

-Tista - drink corn-Cocoa

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Leon - the intellectual and religious capital of the country where the university, the largest cathedral in Central America and several colonial churches, colorful, provocative graffiti is scattered throughout the city and feel the atmosphere of artistry in it.

Managua

Ruins of León Viejo

The Ruben Dario National Theater are held constant concerts, exhibitions and various cultural undertakings. In the capital there are also several cinemas.

Reserve Indio Maiz - among the animals living there, live eagles, parrots, sea cows

From July to January Paslama can watch turtles coming to shore to lay their eggs in the Rio Escalante - Chacocente. This is one of the six beaches in the Americas, where you can see this species

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July 19 - "day of liberation"

September 14 - the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto

September 15 - Independence Day

May Pole Festival - a fusion of European and Caribbean traditions. Tribal dancers dance around a pole decorated with ribbons and fruit.

It takes place in Bluefields in May (as the name implies)

"Zona Rosa" in Managua is a great neighborhood for nightlife with bars, restaurants, clubs and casinos.

In other areas we can find entertainment, starting with beach bars and clubs in the overcrowded cities, ending

Flashlight to be able to explore the caves and in the event of power failure, a measure against insects, contact lenses (hard to find), tampons, something to read (if you do not know Spanish)

It should wear waterproof clothing during the rainy season and warmer clothes in the northern mountains.

It should carry a copy of the passport page with photo for identification purposes.