Is Managua, Nicaragua a safe place to visit on vacation?

Nicaragua is the safest country in Central America. While crime is unevitable in underdeveloped nations, one could argue that the chances of something happening to you(theft, assault etc.) is higher in all the other countries in the region. Albeit there is still common precautions one should take. read more

Nicaragua is the safest country in Central America. While crime is unevitable in underdeveloped nations, one could argue that the chances of something happening to you(theft, assault etc.) is higher in all the other countries in the region. read more

Many of the neighboring countries of Nicaragua in Central America are with an index of very high crime, Nicaragua reports only 14 crimes for each 100,000 inhabitants. Countries like El Salvador with 71 in 100,000, Honduras with 67 in 100,000, Guatemala with 52 in 100,000, Panama with 24 in 100,000, Belize with 29 in 100.000, Only Costa Rica is a bit lower than Nicaragua 13 crimes for each 100,000 inhabitants. read more

Nicaragua is a safe place to visit if you use common sense and precautions that you would at any other unfamiliar place. I recommend learning at the very least some Spanish. Learn how to ask for directions, help, food , lodging, etc. Learn how to greet people and introduce yourself. read more