Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
of Nicaragua's major protected areas at
Marena Central
( 2263-2830;
www.marena.gob.ni
;
Carretera Norte, Km 12.5)
, or check out Ineter (
Click here
)
, which has excellent maps of the
entire country.
Information
EMERGENCY
128)
Red Cross.
Ambulance
(Cruz Roja;
Fire
(
emergency 115, nonemergency 2222-6406)
Police
(
emergency 118, nonemergency 2249-5714)
IMMIGRATION OFFICES
Migración
(Dirección de Migración y Extranjeria; 2244-3989;
www.migob.gob.ni/dgme
;
semaf
Tenderí, 200m N)
The main office is located near the Ciudad Jardín area, but there's a much
more convenient branch office (no phone) in the Metrocentro shopping mall.
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is fast and plentiful, averaging US$0.70 per minute at cafes all over town.
Wi-fi can be found in most hotels and even some restaurants. Internet cafes in Barrio
Martha Quezada:
Kafe Internet
(per hr US$0.70)
Plaza Inter
(per hr US$2)
Beside the food court, making sipping and surfing a breeze.
LAUNDRY
Laundry services are sadly lacking here, but most hotels offer laundry (in cheaper places,
by hand, so allow time to dry). If your hotel doesn't do laundry, try the one next door.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There are scores of pharmacies, some open 24 hours (just knock), and the nation's best
hospitals.
Hospital Alemán-Nicaragüense
( 2249-3368; Carretera Norte, Km 6)
Has some German-
speaking staff and modern equipment.
Hospital Bautista
( 2264-9020;
www.hospitalbautistanicaragua.com
;
Casa Ricardo Morales
Aviles, 2c S, 1½c E, Barrio Largaespada)
Your best bet, with some English-speaking staff.
