Managua - Post Report Question and Answers

Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?

Nicaraguans will be guarded with any contact in public with Americans due to monitoring. - Feb 2024


Yes, but it might take a while. You just don't know who is watching/ listening... - Sep 2023


Generally Nicas are very friendly and welcoming. There is less machismo here than many other Latin countries, oddly. - Dec 2021


Nicaraguans are known for their warmth and hospitality, and we have found this to hold true in our experience. Locals are incredibly kind and patient with our stumbling Spanish. I have no doubt that we will leave post with several lifelong friends. - Jun 2020


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