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Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of wrongful detention, and limited healthcare availability. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime.
According to the Government of Nicaragua’s most recent official crime statistics, the overall homicide rate was 11:100,000 inhabitants. The homicide rate in the Southern Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region was 19 -- almost double the national average.
Yes and no. Visiting Nicaragua is possible, but it’s crucial to exercise caution due to the country’s high crime rate and ongoing political unrest. While these issues may not directly impact tourists, it’s important to stay vigilant and avoid potentially risky situations or areas.
How bad is crime in Nicaragua? Our travel safety expert, Phil Sylvester, shares his tips on scams, express kidnappings and crime hot-spots to stay safe on your vacation.
From concerns about the safety of solo travel in Nicaragua to wondering if it’s safe to take your family or even as a woman, we’re covering all of this and more in this handy guide. We’ll even get into whether or not it’s safe to live in Nicaragua, if, for some reason, you were planning on moving.
Violence, robbery, assault, and stabbings are mostly confined to poorer neighborhoods, including the area around the Ticabus terminal, a major arrival and departure point for tourist buses.
The overall Travel Advisory for Nicaragua remains at Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to arbitrary enforcement of laws, the risk of wrongful detention, and limited healthcare availability. Exercise increased caution in Nicaragua due to crime. Please read the full Travel Advisory and Country Information for more details.
U.S. citizen residents of Nicaragua also report increased scrutiny of alleged political speech and additional scrutiny by immigration officials. Travelers should exercise increased caution and be alert to the risks of crime, including violent crimes such as sexual assault and armed robbery.
Learn more about Nicaragua in this country report: transportation, terrorism, natural risks, war risks, social stability and health risks.