Travel Reference
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» Greetings A firm handshake for men and a peck on the cheek for women.
» Titles When addressing Nicaraguans add Don (for men) or Doña (for women) before
their given name.
» Drinking If you are sharing a bottle of rum, use the supplied shot glass to measure your
drink; don't poor freely from the bottle.
Language
Even in major tourist destinations, very few Nicaraguans speak English. However, Nicara-
guans are outgoing and friendly and will patiently listen if you make the effort to commu-
nicate. Learning a few basic phrases in Spanish will make traveling in Nicaragua a much
more rewarding experience and is highly recommended if you plan on traveling to remote
rural destinations. Hiring a translator to accompany you around town or on longer trips is
affordable - ask at your hotel.
On the Caribbean coast English speakers will have no problem communicating with
Creole residents, although it may take some getting use to the accent and grammar.
See Language ( Click here ) for more information.
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