Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Nicaragua scores 50/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 4 Nicaragua destinations assessed, Granada scores highest (53/100), while Managua scores lowest (48/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
UK government support There is no resident British diplomatic mission in Nicaragua, and FCDO cannot give in-person support. If you need emergency help or have passport-related issues, contact the British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, via this contact form.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Nicaragua: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 11.3 / 100k | 42 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 29/100 | 29 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.6 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Nicaragua averages 50/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Granada currently scores highest at 53/100 (Moderate). Managua scores lowest at 48/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.