Self-drive Packages
The name “Adventure” will
take its entire signification if you decide to drive in Nicaragua.
Before you take this option, you have to be aware that driving
conditions are very different from what you’re used
to: unless roads are in good or acceptable conditions in
most of places, some of the roads will have lots of potholes;
once you leave the main roads, you can find yourself in very
bad driving conditions; and, the most important to notice,
there are very few road signs, but people are always very
helpful to help find your way (although the information is
not always reliable, mostly regarding time and distances…).
Be cautious while driving. If people don’t drive fast
here (that’s the very good news), you will see many
trucks or so-called that are 20, 30 years old or more (that’s
still good news) you will frequently see cows or horses crossing
or just sitting in the highways and you will see very few
drivers respecting the traffic signs or just elementary driving
regulations.
So we don’t say don’t drive, we just invite
you to be careful while driving and recommend not to drive
after dark (6.00. pm) in the countryside as many vehicles
or horse-drawn carriages don’t have any light at all!
Defensive driving at all times is the key.
One thing about renting a car in Nicaragua: be very careful
when you receive the vehicle from the car rental company.
Due to the roads conditions, cars get damaged fast here… So
check the car and make sure that any visible imperfection
(scratches etc) will be written in the contract, Nicaragua
Adventures does not accept any liability for that. The rules
and policies regarding car rental in Nicaragua are even more
in favor of the company than they are in the more developed
countries.
We offer a wide range of vehicles, from normal sedans, small
or larger 4x4 and minibuses (See “rent a car/van).
Although a 4WD is not necessary most of the time, it is way
more comfortable and safe than a small sedan.
We offer below 3 different sample itineraries. We did not
include the Caribbean coast and the San Juan River as it
is impossible to reach those places driving. You can either
drive yourself the whole time, or just have it for a few
days –you might not need a car while at the beach and
you will certainly not need a car while at Corn Island or
touring the San Juan River area- !
Ready
for a new adventure?
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