→ Nicaragua visa for Costa Rican citizens

For Costa Rican passport holders, travel to Nicaragua is refreshingly straightforward, being entirely visa-free for tourist purposes. This allows for a generous maximum stay of 90 days, with only a single tourist entry type applicable upon arrival. Many travelers choose to explore Central America's Pacific coast via the convenient overland route, crossing the shared border at bustling points like Peñas Blancas. While direct flights connect San José to Managua, it’s always wise to have some Nicaraguan Córdobas on hand for local purchases, even though US dollars are widely accepted in tourist zones.