US travel advisory — Nicaragua - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Highupdated 46 days ago
Ongoingsince May 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM

A Level 3 travel advisory for Nicaragua remains in effect as of May 14, 2026, covering an area of approximately 600 kilometers.

  • 600km
    Radius of the affected area
Buena VistaNationwide · radius ≈ 600 km

What this changes for you, on the ground

A Level 3 travel advisory for Nicaragua remains in effect as of May 14, 2026, covering an area of approximately 600 kilometers. Multiple governments advise reconsidering travel to the country due to ongoing security concerns.

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If you are currently in Nicaragua, you should remain aware of your surroundings and avoid areas where incidents have been reported. Stay in contact with your embassy or consulate, keep your travel documents accessible, and monitor local news and official guidance regularly. Avoid large gatherings and remain cautious in unfamiliar areas, particularly after dark.

Follow all instructions issued by local authorities and your country's diplomatic mission. Register with your embassy if you have not already done so. For any health concerns, contact local health authorities or your accommodation's medical services. This alert is based on advisories from official sources including the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, Austrian Federal Ministry, New Zealand Safe Travel, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Canadian Government.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 26, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →

Confirmed

Issued by Exteriores.gob.es (Spain).

Related events in this alert

The facts this alert is built on — the original one first, then what joined it.

Spanish travel advisory — Nicaragua

5 months ago

Moderate

How it evolved

  1. Alert raisedHighJune 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
  2. UpdateAugust 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
  3. Alert liftedAugust 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM

Each entry is a real change of state, not a republication.

Affected areas

Live safety pages for the places concerned by this alert.

Cities in the area

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