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ChariceTRW1 · 10-07-2008, 09:33 PM

Yes true about currency. I suggest they take cash. Traveler's checks not widely accepted in Nicaragua and often a fee to use. We learned this lesson the hard way. We leave Saturday for our 8th trip to Nicaragua. It is a beautiful country.
I believe there is a fee to use the ATMs. Most places take American money- but do give it back to you in cordobas.
We also use our credit card while in Nicaragua- however, call your bank first and let them know you will be traveling- often it is flagged and frozen if you do not. They are afraid it is a scam.
Hope this helps!
Also tell them in the market never take first price or "advertised" price. They want you to purchase their merchandise- use cordobas or american money- often if cc are accepted there is a fee and no discounts..... so your better bargaining is done with cash sales.

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ChariceTRW1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Nicaragua currency Yes true about currency. I suggest they take cash. Traveler's checks not widely accepted in Nicaragua and often a fee to use. We learned this lesson the hard way. We leave Saturday for our 8th trip to Nicaragua. It is a beautiful country. I believe there is a fee to use the ATMs. Most places take American money- but do give it back to you in cordobas. We also use our credit card while in Nicaragua- however, call your bank first and let them know you will be traveling- often it is flagged and frozen if you do not. They are afraid it is a scam. Hope this helps! Also tell them in the market never take first price or "advertised" price. They want you to purchase their merchandise- use cordobas or american money- often if cc are accepted there is a fee and no discounts..... so your better bargaining is done with cash sales.