Prices vary by location, date, size of the place, and the level of luxury. Bliss! Thanks so much for this post. Prices are based on Managua hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a41fdc08999d8023d5a5d0c51c8dbe97" );document.getElementById("if50b07861").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Two Scots Abroad is an award-winning travel site managed by Gemma and Craig, a pair of Scots who love to travel, write ridiculously useful guides + create packing lists so you don't have to. Just get me here! Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,311 average in late December to a low of $954 in late October. When I am walking around and exploring I will have my money belt of course but any thoughts about what to do when a person is not on dry land? Good afternoon. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $26 per night. Year-round high temperatures but at these prices you can still stay hydrated. Insider Tip: Cheap local food can be found behind the Cathedralde La Asuncin around dinner time. Required fields are marked *. Venture into any of the many small towns to experience rural farming communities where water is collected with buckets, horses are the only way to get around, and even basic electricity can be hard to find. Browse all my blog posts from Nicaragua to get ideas & recommendations for your own adventures! By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase. Make sure you understand exactly where your money ends up. Look for the market areas in town as that is where most of the locals go to eat and food only costs a fraction of what you would pay in the touristy areas. How did you find the mosquito problem? Oh guys, so excited about going to Nicaragua in March. By signing up for our email newsletter, you will receive occasional updates with coupons and discounts, plus travel tips and advice from experienced budget travelers! 465 on food on my god! startDate.setDate(startDate.getDate() + 30); I mean when I am swimming and surfing etc. There was only really one opportunity to cook in Leon, and the restaurants were too good! The costs below are the average we encountered on our time in the country, and the individual items have been chosen for their ubiquity across the world and their popularity amongst backpackers. Weve made a home in the beach town of Las Peitas, hiked up an active volcano and boarded down in the Len, swam in Somoto Canyon, scootered around the lush island of Ometepe, and hit the gym in the European feeling city of Granada. Tourism is continuing to grow throughout the country. Nicaragua travel budgets can vary greatly. Book hostel rooms with lockers, I also use a PacSafe net for the laptop and camera (you can read about it here).

However seems like it was a good time in Nicaragua except for the part when you guys got ripped off! It is a university town and much grittier than Granada with most of its buildings showing its age. Adis. So, a trip to Nicaragua for two people for one week costs on average C$22,103 ($617). Now onto bug talk. Living in Nicaragua for a while was a refreshing pause in my journey, and I became captivated by its magic. How much do vacation rentals cost in Nicaragua? Thank you! I am a bit freaked out about this but Craig broke it down to 7.50 per day each which doesnt sounds that ridiculous! Make sure the rate has been firmly set before you get in the car. Nicaragua has two distinct season: the dry season and the wet season. . var Latitude=12.145716;var Longitude=-86.27478;var rootSlug='managua-ni';var PlaceName='Managua';var ThePlace='Managua';var AirportCode='MGA';//start of date range You are right. Apoyo Lagoon is a beautiful crater lake with an abundance of wildlife and different plan species. They are most often old American school buses that have been repainted to have a little more style and flare. The microbuses are a set price so there is little room for victimisation. var startDate = new Date(); Yep, next summer! I had also been attending yoga on a Wednesday at 200 cordobas / $6.89and bought a weekly gym pass in Granada ($15). Planning to travel to Nicaragua soon? You are welcome to reference or display our travel costs on your website as long as you provide a link back to this page. This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers -. Hope you enjoy Nicaragua, and safe travels Gemma!!! Hmmm. Isla Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes rising up out of Lago de Nicaragua. The most permanent souvenir White Devil tattoos, Len. Craig drove us around the gringo bricked road as well as the bumpy local roads of Ometepe. Most of the socialising went on in guesthouses and hostels from what we could see or was reserved for San Juan Del Sur in the south (surfing and Sunday Funday), which isnt our scene. Goodbye. Most of our outdoors activities took place on Ometepe. How exactly did you end up paying for stuff? Volcano boarding down Cerro Negro Find the best vacation rental for your travel style. My favourite part was around Jinotega, in the cloud forest, Ometepe and Little Corn. While it still trails neighboring countries in its popularity, Nicaragua is on the rise and it will only continue to grow in the coming years. What is the best way to ask you specific questions? Especially since the main attraction in Granada is to walk the streets and enjoy the colonial atmosphere. Smokers should stock up here before heading south! We were able to see the turtle eggs hatch and baby turtles scurry into the ocean by the moonlight. How much does it cost? Nicaragua is famed for being a budget backpacker's dream, and whilst you can definitely live cheaply here, life in the coastal surf townscan get surprisingly pricey. Motorbike ($20 per day on)! I wasnt planning on spending much time here. The beach in town is not that pretty, and most people head to one of the bieaches north or south of town. By using these you are directly supporting Along Dusty Roads to remain an independent travel blog, and to provide you with free content to help you travel more, and travel better. There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Managua. Have you read my Nicaragua page and this backpacking in Nicaragua post (useful for non backpacking too). Witnessing how people live at La Chureca This is the land of lakes and volcanoes remember so if you are into hiking, kayaking, swimming, surfing, canyoning, and you have a need for speed then this Central American city is for you. Check flights to Nicaragua from the USA (starting at $380 RT). We use affiliate links and may receive a small commission on purchases. Dont miss Las Peitas and please say hello to Matt + Cece at Simple Beach Lodge for us. Nicaragua, the land of lakes and volcanoes, is theseventh country of our (Gemma and Craig)17-month career breakto the travel the Americas and Europe. Len is another colonial city in Nicaragua and the all-time rival of Granada. It's important that you carry small bills with you while you're traveling throughout the country. 2. The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in Nicaragua is C$195. Okay: 1. How often did you pay in Cordobas? Budget Notes: I stayed almost 2 months at a hostel in Granada called La Casita that charged only $4 a night because it was low-season. However, go now before the masses arrive and the prices skyrocket. I may have more questions in the coming days before I leave. If you're crossing the border from a neighboring country head to the bank before you leave and ask them to give you very small Nicaraguan bills. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis. Two people traveling together for one month in Nicaragua can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis. Glad you found the post helpful! We carted some about all of South Am then ditched them. Check out our massive travel guide here. Learn how your comment data is processed. Insider Tip: If you are looking for a good quality hammock at a cheaper price than what you would get at the market, head to the fabricas de hamacas (hammock workshops) located in the San Juan neighborhood, two blocks east of the Malecn and one block north of the Old Hospital. average daily cost for two budget backpackers. These prices are based on millions of flights. Buenas noches. Chicken buses. This beautiful nature reserve slash farming community is the perfect place to lay low for a little bit and participate in rural Nicaraguan life. A trip for two weeks for two people costs C$44,205 in Nicaragua. I loved Nicaragua. Posted on Last updated: September 19, 2020. More Information on Backpacking Nicaragua. You never know what will happen and trust us, you dont wanna get stuck with thousands of dollars in medical bills. For 4 weeks. //end of date range But don't be dismayed, with rock-bottom accommodation prices elsewhere in the country, cheap bus travel, bargain supermarket prices (look no further than Pali!) Exciting! How are you? On average, people spend C$21 on bottled water in Nicaragua per day. Building ovens out of poop Prices have probably changed a bit since then. Food was always one of our cheapest parts of the budget! Cunto cuesta? We only paid in Cordobas, we used the ATMs to take out money and our credit cards too. Yes. Currencies are Nicaraguan Cordobas / $USD / GBP. You'll be lucky to find a french-press but instead there's some surprisingly good instant coffee. YOU? Have you seen this post? Stay aware of your surrounding and take common sense precautions just like you would in every other foreign country in the world, and youll have a great time in Nicaragua. It's a great experience and an opportunity that is not to be missed while you're in the country. How much money will you need for your trip to Nicaragua? Como llego a ? I avoided bread and chose (really decent) salads in Granada, which was our last week in Nicaragua beforeSouth By Southwest music festival and then the elopement. Most will require you to a pay a fee for this opportunity.