Crossing into Nicaragua at Peñas Blancas
9 October 2026
The exit tax, the walk across, what you pay to enter Nicaragua, how long the queue really takes, and where your driver is waiting.
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Practical, specific guides to getting around Nicaragua — written for people planning a first trip.
9 October 2026
The exit tax, the walk across, what you pay to enter Nicaragua, how long the queue really takes, and where your driver is waiting.
8 September 2026
What the drive costs, how long it takes, where your driver meets you at MGA, and how a private transfer compares with the shuttle and the bus.
4 September 2026
Entry requirements, the tourist card, cash and ATMs, getting online, and the first two hours on the ground.
27 August 2026
A practical guide to airport transfers, border pickups and long-distance travel — and how to know what you will pay before you go.