Recently a friend of mine suggested I put up a trusted taxi driver that she always uses when in Managua. His name is Michael, “Miguelito” Peters, and he is an accounting student. She raves about him: prompt and professional service, good rate, good assistance, and an all around good kid. (He even has a card to PriceMart and will let you use it for your shopping needs!)

He speaks fluent English and charges only 5 dollars an hour for hourly service. His rates to other locations are reasonable as well. Tell him you heard about him from the Nicaragua Gringo who was sent referred by his friends in Corn Island. (They promised to make him famous through the Read more

In the touristy areas of Nicaragua, you can almost always pay in dollars. That being said, you will probably get ripped off by an unfair exchange rate, or you may find yourself stuck in a place that only takes córdobas, the Nicaraguan unit of money. It is always best to change your money upon arrival into the country, at a reputable money change house or a bank. (Remember to bring ID)

Don’t change money at the airport. They usually do not give the best rate, and the lines are long. Taxis from the airport to your hotel always take dollars, and from there you can check at the front desk where the best place to change money is. Read more