Area: 130000.0
Population: 4540000

FLIGHT DURATION:
Managua is 5,402 mi away from London. The journey from London is approximately 16 hours long. Expect at least one connection, often in Spain.

AIRPORT INFORMATION:
Sandino airport is located 7.5 miles from the centre of Managua (25 min). The fare for the ride is roughly USD 20. If you are planning to rent a car for your stay, do not hesitate to do it right away on your arrival. Take a 4x4, because the roads are in bad condition. You will find Hertz and Avis as well as local rental agencies at the airport. You have to be at least 25 years old to drive. A national driver's licence is sufficient for a period of 30 days. A bus service will also take you into town for a few cordobas. It is best to avoid taking them for comfort but mainly for safety reasons.

SECURITY:
The mountains in the North and East of the country are highly unsafe zones. It is highly recommended to avoid them. Attacks are frequently performed by armed gangs. As a general rule, it is best to avoid driving at night. Do not carry objects which may arouse envy. In case of an attack, do not oppose any resistance: fire arms are commonly used... Be cagey toward the population. There are many drug dealers, often very aggressive. Nicaragua is located on a high seismic activity zone.

ALL OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM'S ADVICE:
As you have to land in Managua, you should stay for a few days. The country's capital city is the most convenient starting point to visit the region of the lakes Managua and Nicaragua. For the rest of your holiday, several alternatives are available. If you enjoy water sports, go to the West coast for surfing and for the numerous beaches. From Managua, driving access to this region is easy. For those of you with more time, go to Mosquito Coast and in particular on the Islas del Maiz - some Caribbean islands ideal for a beach holiday. Do not forget that the North and the mountains of the country still have not been made secure, since the end of the civil war. It is recommended not to go.

TELEPHONE:
From the UK, dial the international code 00 (505) + 7-digit number.
From Nicaragua to the UK, dial 00 + 44 + 10-digit number, excluding the initial 0.