based on 13 experiences
Nicaragua is an amazing country. I felt safe traveling there, except maybe a little bit less in the city of Granada, but nothing to worry about, just a bit of aggressive catcalling. Nature is beautiful and people are super friendly and kind. I especially loved the Island of Ometepe and Laguna de Apoyo.
Posted: September 19, 2023I was 5 weeks on my own in Nicaragua with no transportation other than the chicken bus and walking. Not once did I feel unsafe. In fact, I was met with nothing but kind and genuine offers of assistance the entire time and it’s one of the biggest reasons I fell in love with this country. Of course, I never did anything I wouldn't have done at home like wandering alone at night, being intoxicated and unaware of my surroundings, or putting myself in unsafe situations.
Posted: September 15, 2023I was traveling as a female alone and felt pretty much safe. Walking in the streets was uncomfortable since guys usually shouted comments. I took buses (during the day) and didn't go out/drink at night.
Posted: September 15, 2023I was here by myself as a single female for 5 weeks before my partner arrived. I traveled on the bus by myself. Walked around San Juan del Sur and Rivas myself and felt perfectly safe. Everyone has been nothing but kind and helpful.
Posted: September 12, 2023I’ve done Nicaragua on my own as a solo female backpacker and I felt safe but I didn't go out at night or party/drink. People were easy-going and respectful.
Posted: September 11, 2023I felt safe travelling Nicaragua alone for 2 weeks. The catcalling was intense but other than that felt safe. I was careful at night. The locals were mostly very kind and I had amazing conversations. Overall I highly recommend Nicaragua for traveling alone.
Posted: September 8, 2023Did a 2-week backpacking trip about a year ago and I had an amazing time. I never felt unsafe and met very friendly people.
Posted: September 6, 2023I was solo traveling in Nicaragua and found it very safe but the cat-calling was quite intense, even for Latin standards. Especially in the north of the country.
Posted: September 5, 2023We went to Leon (be sure to go up to the roof of the cathedral) & Managua and it was all lovely. We only had a long Thanksgiving weekend, while living in Costa Rica, so skipped the volcano boarding and didn’t get to the beach. But we did go up Masaya at night which was simply amazing to stand at the brink of a live volcano. A baseball game in Leon will cost you a couple dollars & is worth it. If we had had time, we really wanted to go to Ometepe.
Posted: November 12, 2022Ometepe for a few nights, if you want to party try and time your stay in Granada with the treehouse party on Friday nights. San Juan also for Sunday fun day! Popoyo was my favourite place in Nicaragua - surf and super chill vibes. Leon is also great, we stayed at a hostel called poco a poco which I found better facilities than Bigfoot but you still do the volcano boarding tour with them. Nicaragua was my fave country in Central America, can’t wait to go back!
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Is it safe to travel through Nicaragua alone as a woman?
Posted: September 3, 2023