Based on 14 experiences
Nicaragua is my favorite country in Central America. I felt very safe there all the time (I was traveling alone) and I used buses for locals, it was an extraordinary adventure. Ometepe is my favorite place.
Posted: December 25, 2023Nicaragua is an incredible country. I felt safe there while traveling, maybe just a little less in the city of Granada, but it's nothing to worry about, just a bit of aggressive whistling. The nature is beautiful, and the people are exceptionally friendly and kind. I particularly loved the island of Ometepe and the Apoyo Lagoon.
Posted: September 19, 2023I spent 5 weeks alone in Nicaragua, having no other means of transport than the chicken bus and walking. Not once did I feel in danger. In fact, all the time I only encountered friendly and sincere offers of help, and that's one of the main reasons why I loved this country. Of course, I never did anything I wouldn't do at home, like walking alone at night, being drunk and unaware of my surroundings, or getting myself into dangerous situations.
Posted: September 15, 2023I traveled alone as a woman and felt quite safe. Walking the streets was uncomfortable, as gentlemen usually shouted comments. I took buses (during the day) and did not go out / did not drink at night.
Posted: September 15, 2023I was here alone as a single woman for 5 weeks before my partner arrived. I traveled by bus by myself. I walked alone in San Juan del Sur and Rivas and felt absolutely safe. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful.
Posted: September 12, 2023I was in Nicaragua alone as a woman traveling with a backpack and I felt safe, but I did not go out at night nor did I party/drink. People were understanding and respectful.
Posted: September 11, 2023I felt safe traveling alone in Nicaragua for 2 weeks. The whistling on the streets was intense, but other than that, I felt safe. I was cautious at night. Locals were mostly very nice and I had amazing conversations. Overall, I highly recommended Nicaragua for solo travels.
Posted: September 8, 2023About a year ago, I went on a two-week backpacking trip and had a great time. I never felt in danger and met very friendly people.
Posted: September 6, 2023I travelled alone through Nicaragua and I consider this place very safe, but I found the persistent hassling rather intense, even by Latin standards. Especially in the north of the country.
Posted: September 5, 2023based on 14 experiences
We went to Leon (be sure to go to the cathedral's roof) and Managua, it was really beautiful. We only had a long weekend for Thanksgiving when we lived in Costa Rica, so we had to skip sandboarding on the volcano and we didn't manage to get to the beach. But we managed to climb the Masaya mountain at night, which was incredible - standing on the edge of an active volcano. A baseball game in Leon will cost you a few dollars and it is worth its price. If we had time, we really wanted to go to Ometepe.
Posted: November 12, 2022Stay in Ometepe for a few nights. If you want to have fun, try to arrange your stay in Granada to coincide with the Friday parties at the treehouse. San Juan also has fun on Sundays! Popoyo was my favourite place in Nicaragua - surfing and super chill vibes. Leon is also great, we stayed at a hostel called poco a poco, which in my opinion had better facilities than Bigfoot, but you can still take part in the volcanic skateboard tour with them. Nicaragua was my favourite country in Central America, I can't wait to go back!
Posted: November 10, 2022Diana
Hola! Me gusta mucho hacer amistad, intercambiar ideas, conocer culturas nuevas. Me gusta la gente alegre, honesta, integra, culta y educada. Busco amistades con valores e intereses en común.
Nubia
Hello! I am Nubia, I am 28 years old and I am traveling arround too ((: Let’s meet up!
Diana
Granada
2 days
Hola! Me gusta mucho hacer amistad, intercambiar ideas, conocer culturas nuevas. Me gusta la gente alegre, honesta, integra, culta y educada. Busco amistades con valores e intereses en común.
Chrissy
Hello I’m Chrissy and I work in Veterinary Medicine I’m a nurse. On my free time I enjoy traveling and amusement parks.
Kristina
Hi :) would like to explore the area, grab something to eat or join for a yoga class?