Mexico & Central America
Can you drink tap water in Nicaragua?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Nicaragua?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; many hostels offer refills. Ice in tourist restaurants is usually purified.
Tap water by place in Nicaragua
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan del Sur | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels and surf camps offer refills. |
| Granada | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels offer refills. Ice in tourist restaurants is usually purified. |
| León | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; hostels provide refills. |
| Ometepe | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; lodges provide refills. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Nicaragua
- Government of Canada travel advice: Nicaragua
- Speedtest Global Index: Nicaragua
- World Bank open data
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