Nicaragua's country telephone code is 505.

Nicaragua is an adventure which mixes scenery, history, culture, excellent food and very warm and friendly people.

Nicaragua is very rich in its natural resources. Its many lakes, volcanoes, tropical mountains, beautiful and sunny beaches and lovely colonial towns like Granada and Leon make it a very attractive destination.

Most beaches, lakes and volcanoes are within forty five minutes from San Marcos.

The volcanoes are fascinating and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking like the blue water lagoon of Apoyo seeing from the mirador of Catarina and the volcanoes Maderas and Concepcion on the Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua.

The folklore and the handicrafts found in the local markets are impressive.

The capital of Nicaragua is the city of Managua located on the shores of Lake Managua. The population is about one million.

The official currency is the Cordoba. The rate of exchange devaluates progressively at the rate of about one percent every month. The rate of exchange for the year 2004 is expected to fluctuate between C$15.50 and C$16.50 for US$1.00.

The US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the country. Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards are accepted in most businesses but not in the handicraft markets. ATM machines are available in Managua and in the main cities of the Pacific area.

Sales tax is 15 percent. This tax is already included in all the tours and services offered by Casablanca Tours.

The electrical current is 110 Volts 60 Hrz. All American artifacts can be used. European plugs require adapters.

Drinking water is safe in most major cities but bottled purified water is recommended.

People are very friendly and warm. Foreigners are very welcomed.