Solo Female Travel in Nicaragua

Solo travel experience

Nicaragua is my favorite country in Central America. I felt very safe there all the time (I was traveling alone) and I used buses for locals, it was an extraordinary adventure. Ometepe is my favorite place.

Solo travel experience

Nicaragua is an incredible country. I felt safe there while traveling, maybe just a little less in the city of Granada, but it's nothing to worry about, just a bit of aggressive whistling. The nature is beautiful, and the people are exceptionally friendly and kind. I particularly loved the island of Ometepe and the Apoyo Lagoon.

Solo travel experience

I spent 5 weeks alone in Nicaragua, having no other means of transport than the chicken bus and walking. Not once did I feel in danger. In fact, all the time I only encountered friendly and sincere offers of help, and that's one of the main reasons why I loved this country. Of course, I never did anything I wouldn't do at home, like walking alone at night, being drunk and unaware of my surroundings, or getting myself into dangerous situations.

Solo travel experience

I traveled alone as a woman and felt quite safe. Walking the streets was uncomfortable, as gentlemen usually shouted comments. I took buses (during the day) and did not go out / did not drink at night.

Solo travel experience

I was here alone as a single woman for 5 weeks before my partner arrived. I traveled by bus by myself. I walked alone in San Juan del Sur and Rivas and felt absolutely safe. Everyone was incredibly kind and helpful.

Solo travel experience

I was in Nicaragua alone as a woman traveling with a backpack and I felt safe, but I did not go out at night nor did I party/drink. People were understanding and respectful.

Solo travel experience

I felt safe traveling alone in Nicaragua for 2 weeks. The whistling on the streets was intense, but other than that, I felt safe. I was cautious at night. Locals were mostly very nice and I had amazing conversations. Overall, I highly recommended Nicaragua for solo travels.

Solo travel experience

About a year ago, I went on a two-week backpacking trip and had a great time. I never felt in danger and met very friendly people.

Solo travel experience

I travelled alone through Nicaragua and I consider this place very safe, but I found the persistent hassling rather intense, even by Latin standards. Especially in the north of the country.

Group travel experience

We went to Leon (be sure to go to the cathedral's roof) and Managua, it was really beautiful. We only had a long weekend for Thanksgiving when we lived in Costa Rica, so we had to skip sandboarding on the volcano and we didn't manage to get to the beach. But we managed to climb the Masaya mountain at night, which was incredible - standing on the edge of an active volcano. A baseball game in Leon will cost you a few dollars and it is worth its price. If we had time, we really wanted to go to Ometepe.

Nicaragua is considered one of the safest countries in Central America. Walking alone at night isn’t recommended, and there are some neighborhoods to watch out for in any city but the tourist joints are safe and welcoming. Everyone is kind and ready to make friends. The hostels are nice and the views are even better.