Local items include goldwork, hand-carved wood, embroidery, shoes and paintings. Traditional crafts are available, particularly in Masaya, at the handicrafts market.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0900-1900, Sat 0900-1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyNicaraguan Gold Córdoba (NIO) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of NIO500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of NIO5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged at the airport,
at banks and at official bureaux de change in major cities.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted on a limited basis.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted in a number of places.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1830, Sat 0830-1230; some may close for an hour over lunch.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | NIO35.99 |
| $1.00= | NIO18.24 |
| €1.00= | NIO24.36 |
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