Nicaragua
💰 Cost: Low
🛡️ Safety: Medium
💻 Internet: Medium
☀️ Warm Year Round
🏖️ Beach
🌍 Nomad Score: 8/10 · Excellent
🌤️ Best Time: December to April
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One of the most affordable Central American countries, popular with surfers in San Juan del Sur.
Cost
Low
Safety
Medium
Visa
Very Open
Internet
Medium
Highlights
Very low cost of living
Incredible surfing
Beautiful volcanic landscapes
Downsides
Political instability
Internet can be spotty
Basic infrastructure
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