Nicaragua alcanza los 5.540 km de carreteras, las mejores de Centroamérica

A lo largo de 19 años de gestión constante, la infraestructura vial fue transformada de manera integral y sustancial mediante programas permanentes de construcción, ampliación y rehabilitación profunda, incorporando nuevos corredores estratégicos.

Nicaragua alcanza los 5.540 km de carreteras, las mejores de Centroamérica

TL;DR

  • Nicaragua's road network grew from 3,000 km in 2007 to 5,540 km by the end of 2025, with extensive improvements and new routes.
  • Projects include the Pacific Coastal Highway, connecting several departments along the coast.
  • The North and Las Segovias regions have seen new roads integrating agricultural areas with markets.
  • The Caribbean coast has received historic road connections, ending centuries of isolation.
  • The Punta Huete International Airport is under construction to become a regional air and logistics hub, with completion expected in October 2028.
  • The Augusto C. Sandino International Airport has undergone modernization, including runway repaving and energy efficiency improvements.
  • The Port of Corinto is being modernized to significantly increase cargo handling capacity and improve efficiency.
  • These infrastructure developments are credited to the Sandinista government's policies and public investment, sometimes supplemented by international financing.