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Official Languages: Spanish

English Is Limited to Hotels, Hostels and Tour Operators in Hubs Such as San Juan del Sur. It Is Far More Common on the Caribbean Coast, Where English Creole Is a Majority Language in Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon and the Corn Islands Alongside Miskito, Both Officially Recognized There. Spanish Is Essential Everywhere Else

Mobile Network: 4G Reliably Covers Managua, Granada, Leon and the Main Highways, with Decent Service around Ometepe's Main Towns. Coverage Weakens in Mountain and Reserve Areas, and Drops Further on the Caribbean Coast and the Corn Islands, Where 3G or Slower Is Common and the Smaller Island Can Fall to Almost Nothing. No 5G Is Available Nationwide

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming Is the Simplest Option but Usually the Priciest for More than a Few Days. A Local SIM Gives the Best Value for a Longer Stay If Your Phone Is Unlocked, Though Buying One Means Finding a Shop and Carrying ID. An eSIM Is the Easiest Way to Arrive Already Connected, with No Shop Visit Needed, but a Physical SIM Can Still Be Worth It for a Long Stay Needing a Local Number, since Coverage on the Caribbean Coast Is Thin Regardless of the Option Chosen

Cards Work at Hotels, Supermarkets, Larger Restaurants and Tour Operators in Managua, Granada, Leon and the Main Beach Towns; Many Smaller Businesses Are Cash-Only. ATMs Are Common in Cities, Mostly on the Visa/Plus Network, and Thin Out Fast on Ometepe, the Caribbean Coast and in Rural Areas. US Dollars Are Widely Accepted, Though Change Often Comes Back in Cordobas

Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Obligatory. Some Restaurants Add a Service Charge, so Check the Bill before Adding More; Where None Is Included, around 10 Percent Is Typical in Tourist Restaurants for Good Service. Small Cash Tips Suit Hotel Staff, Tour Guides, Drivers and Porters. Taxi Drivers Are Not Usually Tipped, Though Rounding Up the Fare Is Common

Plug Type: Types A and B

Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: Nicaragua Uses the Same Type A and Type B Plugs and 120 V Supply as North America, so Visitors from the US and Canada Typically Need No Adapter. Visitors from Europe, the UK and Most Other Regions Need a Plug Adapter, and Some Devices May Also Need a Voltage Converter