Is Nicaragua Safe for Female Travelers?

Nicaragua is generally safe for female travelers. The country is known for its friendly people and welcoming culture, and the crime rate is relatively low. However, as with any destination, it is important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Women should avoid walking alone at night, and it is recommended to dress modestly and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Additionally, it is important to be aware of the local laws and customs, and to research the areas you plan to visit before you go.

Experiences from Nicaragua

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 13 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

5/5

Budget-friendly

4.4/5

Solo travel experience

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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I’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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Did 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I 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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

We 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, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

Ometepe 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!

Posted: November 10, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travelAnswer: Yes, it is generally safe to travel through Nicaragua alone as a woman.

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Is Nicaragua Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Nicaragua is generally safe for solo female travelers. The country is known for its friendly people and welcoming culture, and the crime rate is relatively low. However, it is important to take the same precautions as you would in any other country, such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of your surroundings, and not carrying large amounts of cash. Additionally, it is important to dress modestly and respect local customs. With these precautions in mind can be a safe and enjoyable destination for solo female travelers.

Is Nicaragua Safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Nicaragua is generally safe for LGBTQ+ travellers, including female travellers. The country has made strides in recent years to become more inclusive and tolerant of the LGBTQ+ community, and there are a number of LGBTQ+ friendly bars, clubs, and other establishments in the major cities. That said, it is important to be aware of the local laws and customs, as same-sex relationships are not legally recognized in Nicaragua. Additionally, public displays of affection between same-sex couples may be met with disapproval, so it is best to exercise caution and discretion.