FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE
Overview
Nicaragua is a country found in Central America. This country consists of coastlines in both the Caribbean Sea to the east and the North Pacific Ocean to the West. These coastlines entail many economic activities for example fishing. There are also numerous beaches along these coastlines and people try to visit them and enjoy themselves. To the southeast, Nicaragua borders Costa Rica and Honduras to the northwest. Nicaragua is actually the largest country in Central America and has an area of 130,373 square kilometres. We also have Lake Nicaragua which is the largest fresh water lake in Central America. The capital city of Nicaragua is known as Managua which is the second largest city in Central America.
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Climate / Weather
It is actually hot in the lowlands and cooler in the highlands. The dry months are between the months of November and April and can be actually very hot. The rainy season is between May and October in both the lowlands and highlands. It is also true that there is cooler and cloudy weather on the mountain ranges which scares people from climbing on the mountain tops. There are also hurricanes each season which come directly from the Atlantic Ocean.
| Today | 05/18/2012 | 05/19/2012 | 05/20/2012 | 05/21/2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance of Rain 33°C/24°C |  Partly Cloudy 34°C/24°C |  Thunderstorm 32°C/24°C |  Chance of a Thunderstorm 31°C/25°C | Chance of a Thunderstorm 32°C/25°C |
Getting Around
One is able to get around Nicaragua by bus. Bus is actually the main mode of travel in this country. These buses become very crowded especially during the morning and evening rush hours. The fare is actually low and affordable about $1 per 30 minutes trip and $3 to $4 for longer trips. There are also minibuses which actually hold up to 15 people per trip. People also get around by plane using the domestic airlines and these are used by those who want to get to the Atlantic coast faster. There are also ferries that are used to get people around Nicaragua. These ferries are sometimes risky due to bad weather conditions experienced in the sea especially for those who have health problems. Taxis are also used and the fare is negotiable depending on the distance to be travelled.
Best Time to Travel
Weather research indicates that the best period to visit Nicaragua is during the dry season which runs from the month of November up to May. The temperatures are extremely hot in April and May and thus visitors should avoid going to Nicaragua due to these extreme temperatures. The wettest months range between June and October whereby excess rain makes it difficult to travel to Nicaragua.
