Looking at flying into Liberia Costa Rica in January. Would like to go to Nicaragua at some point in travel.
Has anyone travelled there?? Is it safe? Is it worth it?

Do it, yes, yes and yes.

Just don't exchange money at the border in Peñas Blancas with the rip-offs. The money changers will be swarming all over you, but in the bank at the border post. You need US $$ to pay for a tourist visa at the Nica border post. Also $30 US upon leaving C.R by air as exit tax or maybe it is included on yr airline ticket.

There's a different currency in Nicaragua from CR?

My cousin Kim (above) convinced me to go to Nicaragua last Feb, going again in March. I might just be hooked. So much to do and see
. So beautiful. Friendly people.

Nicaragua gets the 'Thompson' approval. Lol

Do you fly into CR?? Or Is there an international flight?

Sharon never been to CR. (on a list to go) Only Nicaragua. So flew into Managua. Aero Mexico now flies there via Mexico City. Last time was United via Houston

I don't know much about the flights to CR but I do believe westjet offers direct flights to Liberia in the winter months.

We flew to liberia Costa Rica and then took the locals bus to the border.$4 each Walked across and then took a cab to San Juan del sur $20 US

Kim yes Ive been to CR twice and want to go back . Looking at going to both CR and Nicaragua this time.

Barb This is the kind of info my husband was totally asking about just now!!!

Barb How long did it take on the local bus to the border?

Jorgia Van de Sype I think it was less than 2 hours, then another 45 minutes in a taxi to san juan del sur

Yes to everything. You could also fly in in San Jose in CR is easier and bus around.

If she wants to go to Nicaragua it doesn’t make sense to fly into San Jose since it’s way further south and Liberia is much safer than San Jose

But maybe it’s way cheaper to fly there and if she also wants to travel around. I did both and I was fine. Just a suggestion.

Derek I agree. We want to start off in Samara CR and make our way north

Do the tour with c.r Paradise in Tamarindo , it’s guided and it’s all inclusive once you pay for it . It was 150 American and you see a active volcano , shooping, volcanic crater lake and some monkeys on a island. I just did it today and it was good !!

Hmmmmm. Thanks. I will look into it!

my family moved to coco from Red Deer which is about 30 minutes from Liberia. We have three small children and feel safe as can be here. We have a few condos for rent if you are interested in staying in the area. We love to host families from home! https://www.kijiji.ca/.../playas-del-coco.../1245724894...
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I love Nicaragua.

Costa Rica is definitely worth it! Haven't made it to Nicaragua yet, but it is on the list.

Safe safe and safe. But we are biased because we moved from Calgary to Managua and run a small B&B Hotel. happy to answer any of your questions and/or help you plan your trip.

Nic. is Beautiful! As long as you are smart about things it is fairly safe as well! You can't take a car over the boarder though, so you would have to go by Bus in Nic. and From Coco Beach ( Near Liberia ) Your looking at a min. $100 Cab ride to the boarder.

Thanks Krystal

Last Christmas I️ flew into Costa Rica and backpacked north through nicaragua. It’s safe and amazing!!! Just be smart and respectful - you are travelling in another country - and you’ll be fine!

I just came back from Nicaragua 3 days ago, I loved it! It’s such a beautiful country. I’ve been to Costa Rica as well. I also really liked it! Nica is SORT of like a cheaper version of Costa Rica! Similar, but at the same time vastly different.