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Nicaragua Travel Warnings

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

The hurricane season in Nicaragua normally runs from June to November. See the Natural Disasters (Flooding/Hurricanes) section of this travel advice and Hurricanes for more details.

There is no British Embassy in Nicaragua. For emergency consular assistance, contact the Honorary Consul in Managua or the British Embassy in Costa Rica. See the General (Consular Assistance) section of this advice for more details.

We advise travelling with caution in the North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) due to the remoteness of this area. There have been occasional incidents of violent crime in Bonanza, La Rosita, Siuna and Little Corn Island. It is not recommended to walk alone after dark. You should also not hike without an experienced guide on volcanoes or in other remote areas. See the Local Travel and Natural Disasters (Volcanoes) section of this advice for more details.

The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Nicaragua in 2006 is for replacing lost or stolen passports and travel documents. You should carry a photocopy of the personal details page from your passport with you at all times for identification purposes. Road safety is also an issue. See the Road Safety section of this travel advice for more details.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. In 2007 there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region. See the Health section of this advice for more details.

There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.