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We look forward to hosting you in Nicaragua and hope you can join us to celebrate our wedding on November 28, 2009. Hope you find this site useful and should you have any questions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us!
Getting There The following international airlines fly into Managua International Airport: North American Airlines: American Airlines 2 daily nonstop from Miami, www.aa.com, (800) 433-7300. Continental Airlines 1 daily nonstop from Houston, www.continental.com, (800) 231-0856. Delta Airlines 1 daily nonstop from Houston, www.delta.com, (888) 750-3284. European Airlines: Iberia. Domestic Airlines: Taca Airlines 3 daily nonstops from El Salvador, TACA www.taca.com, (800) 400-8222; Copa Airlines 2 daily nonstops from Panama, www.copaair.com, (800) 359-2672. From Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro best to travel Copa airlines via Panama. From New York City best to travel Taca airlines via San Salvador. To find the best airfare deals: www.kayak.com or www.sidestep.com *From New York we would not recommend Spirit Airlines because the flight to Fort Lauderdale is often delayed and people miss their connection from ft. Lauderdale to Managua, which only flies twice a week. The following are car rental companies at the airport: Alamo – www.alamo.com (800) GO ALAMO Hertz – www.hertz.com (800) 654-3131 Budget – www.budget.com – (800) 527-0700 *Please note we will be providing transportation to all events from the Intercontinental hotel, you will just need to take a cab to and from the airport. About Nicaragua is bordered by Honduras and the Gulf of Fonseca in the north, Costa Rica in the south, the Caribbean Sea in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. Home to just over 5 million people, makes it the least densely populated country in Central America. The country enjoys an average temperature of 27°C (80°F) year round. Humidity averages 65%. There are two seasons, green and dry. The green season is from mid-May to mid-November, the dry season from late-November to early-May. You will be visiting during the most pleasant time when it is still green without the heavy rain and not as hot! On safety: www.morgansrock.com/is_nicaragua_safe.html. Currency The Nicaraguan monetary unit is the córdoba. The US dollar is also accepted at most hotels and restaurants. Keep in mind that you will receive change in cordobas. Small denomination notes are very useful for your arrival to Nicaragua. Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards are widely accepted. Automated teller machines are found in both Granada and Managua. Euros and other foreign currencies can not be changed in Nicaragua. Passport and Visa Requirements Visas are not required for citizens of most countries, including those of Western Europe, Brazil, Canada and the USA. Visitors to Nicaragua must have at least 6 months of validity remaining on their passport. Taxes and Tips Airport entrance tax for visitors to Nicaragua is US$5.00. A 10% tip is included in most bills at restaurants, it is not mandatory to pay. Sales tax (IVA) in Nicaragua is mandatory and 15% including hotels. Nicaragua Time Nicaragua is on the same time as Central Standard Time (Chicago) in the USA. During daylight savings time in the USA and Europe, Nicaragua is effectively on Mountain Standard Time (Denver) in the USA. Electrical Current |
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