last edited Dec 11, 2019
Culture and Customs of Nicaragua
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Customs and Traditions
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Languages
Spanish is the official language of Nicaragua, although most people on the Caribbean coast primarily speak an "English creole" or a local language like Miskito. In tourist areas, you’ll always find someone who speaks English, but French is very rare.
Glossary
A few local words or expressions useful to know while traveling: