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Money & duty free for Nicaragua

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:

• 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 500 prepared sheaves of tobacco.
• 5L of alcoholic beverage.
• Clothing, personal items and medicines for personal use.
• A camera or video recorder.
• A portable audio recorder and player.
• A portable computer.
• Goods up to the value of US$500.

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.

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