NICARAGUA
WHAT TO PACK
When you go to Nicaragua these are some things that you should bring:
CLOTHING
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Wear clean, neat, modest clothes
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Shorts are not usually worn by adults except at the beach or home
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Swim suit
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Swim suit cover up (for girls)
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Keep in mind that skimpy clothing might offend Nicaraguans
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Light-colored clothing made of lightweight materials
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Good walking shoes (even in cities)
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Lightweight hiking boots (for the countryside)
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Sandals (for beaches)
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Hat that covers the back of neck and face
OTHER
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Water bottle
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Sunscreen
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Bug spray
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Sunglasses
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Other toiletries
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Recommended: book
CLIMATE
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Nicaragua's climate is tropical
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Highlands are cooler
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Humidity is generally high
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Temperatures average 80°F (27°C) throughout the year
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The dry season starts around
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November and ends around May
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Several volcanoes along the Pacific coast are active
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Tremors and earthquakes are common
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Occasionally experiences destructive, hurricanes, and tidal waves