Nicaraguans are accustomed to receiving visitors from North, Central and South America, Europe and Asia, and these varied contacts with foreigners make Nicaragua and its people accessible to foreign visitors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, with its commitment to stimulate its relationship with the Republic of China, has signed an agreement to facilitate and expedite the visa procedures for visitors from ROC to Nicaragua.
Through the Embassy of Nicaragua in the Republic of China, investors on business trips are offered complimentary multiple-entry visas depending on their needs. As stipulated in the agreement, in order to stimulate tourism from the ROC, tourists of this country do not need to apply for a tourist visa; they may now purchase a tourist card for US$5 upon arrival to Nicaragua. The Embassy of Nicaragua in the Republic of China maintains a hassle-free, expeditious, same-day visa policy to accommodate those visitors from ROC who prefer to have a visa and for citizens of other countries.
Currently, there exist several convenient air routes from Taiwan to Nicaragua. The most often used routes are the following: Taipei-Los Angeles, Los Angeles-Managua with a stop-over in El Salvador; Taipei-Los Angeles, Los Angeles-Miami and Miami-Managua; and, Taipei-Los Angeles, Los Angeles-Houston, Houston-Managua. Other routes are available through Mexico City.
Nicaragua's top tourist attractions include Managua, the capital which provides an excellent base for day trips to the volcanoes, three volcanic lagoons and the traditional market at Masaya, the colonial cities of Leon and Granada and the Selva Negra cloud forest.
Masaya, located 27km south of Managua is the very heart of folklore and crafts. Its handicraft market, the largest in Nicaragua, overflows with colorful hand-woven hammocks, embroidered blouses, woodcarvings, and weavings such as wall hangings, hats and floor mats.
Granada, founded in 1524, is one of the oldest in the Americas. Its historic civic center, cathedrals and town square provide a glimpse of life in colonial Latin America. Granada is still a thriving port and town set amidst an astonishing landscape.
Pacific Beaches: On the Pacific Coast, there are many sunny coves with beaches and harbors. Among these is San Juan del Sur, a picturesque beach resort and port that can be reached by driving south on the Pan-American Highway. It is also an excellent spot for sport fishing as well as diving and other saltwater activities.
Lake Nicaragua, the world's only home to freshwater sharks, is the 7th largest freshwater lake in the world and has 34 islands and islets. Rising from its center is the 800 sq km island of Ometepe, which is one of the largest islands inside a fresh water lake in the world and is home to two volcanoes.
Caribbean Coast on the eastern coast of Nicaragua is a vast rain forest to explore. San Juan River, which is adjacent to the Costa Rican border, was once considered a site to build a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Dense jungle line its shores and offer an excellent destination for ecotourist.
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