Immigration Hours Christmas & New Year 2025/26
Christmas and New Year Holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for border traffic and immigration services. With that in mind,...
Tax Free (IVA) Christmas at Participating Businesses!
The tax free exemption is on the IVA (15% Value Added Tax) at all participating hotels, bars, and restaurants during this coming Christmas and...
US Dollar to Cordoba Exchange Rate Fixed at 36.6243 for 2026
The Central Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Central de Nicaragua or BCN by its acronym) has announced they will maintain the 0% “Slip Rate” for...
Independence Days “Fiestas Patrias”
The Fiestas Patrias IVA Exemption will once again be in effect during this year’s Independence Days holidays. The purpose of the holiday exemptions is...
“Sunwing Vacations” (WestJet) adds Nicaraguan Resort
Catching my attention today was the announcement of direct flights by WestJet from Montreal, Canada to Managua (MGA), Nicaragua for the next Canadian winter...
Road Tax Sticker – Grace Period Expires End of March
Vehicle owners in Nicaragua have until March 31st to pay for the “Rodamiento” (Municipal Road Tax Sticker) after which time the Traffic Police (Tránsito...
2025 Minimum Wage Increase is 4% starting March 1st
The National Minimum Wage Commission, together with the Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) has agreed on a 2025 minimum wage increase of 4% for 9...
