In addition, there are several public holidays that are only celebrated regionally.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items can be imported duty-free into Nicaragua (persons aged 18 and over): 200 cigarettes or 500 g of tobacco; 5 l of alcoholic beverages; 5 bottles (100 ml each) of perfume.
Prohibited Imports
Fresh groceries, vegetables, meat products, dairy products, leather products, matches. An import permit is required for firearms. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Exports
Archaeological finds, gold and gold coins as well as antiques.
Contact addresses
Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua
Consulate in Lugano (without issuing a visa).
Rue de Vermont 37-39
Geneva
Switzerland
+41 (0)22 740 51 60.
Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00.
Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua
Ebendorferstrasse 10/3/12
Vienna
Austria
+43 (0)1 403 18 38.
On particularly hot days, business people also wear short-sleeved sports shirts, but never shorts. Knowledge of Spanish is useful, occasionally English is also spoken. The best time for business travel is between November and March. Business hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Business contacts
Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Switzerlandc/o DPS Communications, Gessnerallee 28, CH-8001 Zurich Tel: (044) 699 54 47.Internet: www.latcam.chCámara de Comercio de NicaraguaRotonda Gueguense, 400 Mts al Sur, 20vrs. Este, NI-Managua Tel: 268 35 05.Internet: www.caconic.org.ni NicaExport Nicaraguakm 4 Carretera a Masaya, Esquina Sur Edificio Delta, 1c.al Este, 1/2c. al Norte, NI-Managua Tel: (505) 252 57 47. Internet: www.nicaexport.org or www.cei.org.ni
Communication
Phone
Autodial Long Distance Service.
Mobile phone
GSM 1900. Network operators are ENITEL (Internet: www.enitel.com.ni) and Sercom SA (Internet: http://pcsdigital.com.ni). The reception/transmission area is limited to Managua and the surrounding area.
Internet
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, Internet cafes are available in larger cities. Internet provider is IBW Internet Gateway (Internet: www.ibw.com.ni) and Sercom SA (Internet: http://pcsdigital.com.ni).
Post office
There is an ENITEL communications and post office in most major cities. Airmail to Europe takes four days to two weeks to arrive. Poste restante shipments to Managua are possible. Post office opening hours: Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
