Careli Tours is committed to the conservation of Nicaragua’s vital ecosystems and wildlife, as well as cultural preservation and community development. Doing business with a clear focus on sustainability, assuring that services provided to customers are backed up with a solidly sustainable process, preventing environmental damage, and honoring social responsibility wherever they go—these are just some of Careli Tours' goals. They are pleased to note the importance of sustainable practices to increasingly social and environmentally-conscious clients, and constantly seeks to live up to all client expectations in running a responsible travel company.
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What would the climate be like in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua enjoys an average temperature of 27c year round. Humidity averages 65%. There are two seasons, green and dry. The green season runs from mid-May t o mid-November; the dry season from late November to early May. Rain during the green season is normally limited to shot and powerful bursts with longer showers at night. The hottest time of year is at the end of the dry season, from March to May, while the coolest period is from October to January. The most pleasant and beautiful time to visit Nicaragua is from June to January, unless visiting the San Juan River and Solentiname rain forest area, when the months of July, August and the period from December to March.
What language do people use in there?
Spanish is the official language; however, English is widely spoken in some tourist areas and
Along the Atlantic Coast. Also along the Atlantic, you’ll hear three Indian Languages: Misquito, Mayangna and Rama.
What is the electric current?
120 volts/60 cycles
What is the country code in Nicaragua?
505
What is Nicaragua's time zone?
The same time as Central Standard Time (Chicago). During Daylight Savings Time, the clock moves ahead to Mountain Standard Time (Denver).
Talk about money currency.
The local currency is the Cordoba (C$). However, U.S. dollars are good almost anywhere in the capital and larger towns. U.S dollars is the preferred currency for exchanging money and can usually be used to make purchases. Travelers checks cannot be exchanged anywhere in Nicaragua, so take only cash and credit cards.
Any suggestion for the tipping in Nicaragua?
For good service a tip is accepted and normal. 10% is an acceptable rate
What to Pack?
For this tropical climate, light-colored and loose-fitting cotton clothes are most comfortable. The Northern Highlands can be cold at night, so a warm sweater or light jacket is necessary. Bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and binoculars. Everyone needs good walking shoes—extra sturdy ones for hikers who also need long pants and insect repellent.
Talking Health:
Travelers should have no trouble staying healthy, as standards of hygiene are generally high. Other than yellow fever when coming from a yellow fever zone, there are no mandatory vaccines required for Nicaragua. However, travelers may want to check with a doctor or with the Centers for Disease Control for their recommendations. When in Nicaragua, we recommend drinking bottled water.
Talking Safety:
Many people are surprised to learn that Nicaragua is ranked the safest country in Central America, and the United Nations rates Nicaragua as the second safest Latin American country. (behind Uruguay).
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Sustainability
Careli Tours is committed to the conservation of Nicaragua’s vital ecosystems and wildlife, as well as cultural preservation and community development. Further, they are proactively committed to doing business with a clear focus on sustainability and assure that the services provided to customers are backed up by a solidly sustainable process to prevent environmental damage and honor social responsibility principles. Careli lives up to the expectations to operate in a sustainably responsible way.
In May 2007, Careli Tours signed an agreement with Rainforest Alliance, prepared under their strict guidelines, to advance and improve environmental, economic, and socio-cultural business practices in the Nicaraguan tourism industry.
In December 2010, Rainforest Alliance completed its evaluation of more than 400 items on the list of sustainable points for operations. Careli’s approval score was 89%. In July 2015, Careli became fully certified by Rainforest Alliance!
I could not be happier with my Adventure Life experience, from beginning to end. I travel a lot, and I think your company and personnel do an outstanding job. I truly appreciate your professionalism, attentiveness, and flexibility. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company and would be happy to serve as a reference.
Constance Block
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1 day ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
3 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
5 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
6 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
