Money exchange in Nicaragua

I can only answer to a few of these but hopefully someone more informed can fill in the rest.

c) Most restaurants and cabs seems to accept USD according to posts on here.

d) Yes in Granada and Leon. I believe Ometepe is devoid of ATMs...you would need to bring enough $ to get you by.

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There is a ATM in Rivas too, and airport I think- Brig small USD and know the exchange rate.

There is a ATM on Ometepe, how reliable and often works is the question, bring Cords prior IMHO

Yes i found the ATM on Ometepe in Moyogalpa. Just follow the road up from the dock. It was reliable when i was there but its not 24 hrs.

You can definitely use USD anywhere, just make sure it's in good condition and has no rips or tears.

We exchanged some money when we got to Leon at the bank and I think it was 18.75 cordova to $1

Wow, thanks for all the responses everyone!

Can't wait to leave in two weeks!

Hi there,

so i take it you get about 18.75 cordobas für 1 USD when you go to banks.

So does anybody know how much you get when you change the money in the street with money changers?

the exchange rates on the streets are very close, if not exactly the same, as in the banks. I wouldn't go one way or the other just to save a few cents on the dollar (at most). Go with what's most convienent.

There's a couple of ATMs in the airport. There's a counter to convert money in the airport (which may or may not be open when you arrive). You can run across the street from the airport to the Best Western hotel to see if they'll change some $ even though you won't be staying there. (they will give a crappy rate).

I'm surprised to hear cabs won't take American $.

ATMs. Credit cards.
No problem.
Best to avoid banks, there are always lines.

Use ATMs. Use credit cards.
No problem.
Best to avoid banks unless you enjoy waiting in long lines.