NICARAGUA

Pets

Dogs or cats must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and made in duplicate. There are also vaccination requirements and other necessary documentation.

General Information

Nicaragua is a representative democratic republic. It is the largest country in Central America with an area of 130,000 km, and the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere. The country is bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south.

Nicaragua occupies a landmass of 129,494 km, comparable to that of Greece or New York state[citation needed]. Nearly one fifth of the territory is designated as protected areas like national parks, nature reserves, and biological reserves. The country is bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Nicaragua has three distinct geographical regions: the Pacific Lowlands, the Amerrique Mountains (North-Central Highlands), and the Mosquito Coast.