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Money & duty free for Nicaragua
Exchange rates:
Nicaraguan Gold Córdoba€1 = C$31.85
£1 = C$37.63
US$1 = C$24.78
Money & Currency
Currency information:
Nicaraguan Gold Córdoba (NIO; symbol C$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of C$500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of C$5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.
Credit cards:
Major credit cards are widely accepted. There are ATMs in most tourist areas.
ATM:
There are ATMs in most tourist areas.
Travellers cheques:
These can only be changed in some banks.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0830-1630, Sat 0830-1230.
Currency restriction:
The import of local and foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration of amounts exceeding the equivalent of US$5000 on arrival. There are no restrictions on the export of local and foreign currency.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, at banks and at official bureaux de change in major cities. US Dollars are the most easily exchanged currency and are also accepted as payment throughout the country.
Nicaragua duty free
The following items can be imported into Nicaragua without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco.
• 3L of alcoholic beverage.
• 1 large bottle or 3 small bottles of perfume.
Restricted Items
Canned or uncanned meats, leather and dairy products. A licence is required for firearms.
Banned exports:
Archaeological items, artefacts of historical or monetary value, and gold.