Nicaragua proyecta más de 1.2 millones de turistas en 2026
Siempre durante 2025, el gasto promedio diario de los turistas extranjeros superó los 50 dólares por persona y se ubicó alrededor de 53 dólares diarios, el nivel más alto registrado en los últimos años.
TL;DR
- Tourism in Nicaragua closed 2025 with high national attendance, increased foreign visitors, and full hotel occupancy in prime destinations during peak demand.
- Average national hotel occupancy was 50%-55%, with destinations like Granada, San Juan del Sur, Tola, and Corn Island reaching 100% on key dates.
- The average daily spending of foreign tourists surpassed $50 per person, reaching $53, the highest in recent years.
- Tourism is contributing to increased foreign exchange earnings, strengthening employment and economic activity throughout the supply chain.
- The hotel and gastronomy sectors grew by 7%-9% in 2025, with tourists staying an average of 9.6 days, indicating Nicaragua's consolidation as a destination for longer stays.
- In 2024, Nicaragua received 954,000 tourists, and 2025 showed a trend of growth, with a 6% interannual increase in September and a 12% rise in air travel revenue in November.
- Infrastructure improvements, including road modernization and airport expansion, have enhanced connectivity.
- The government implemented tax exemptions and accessible tourism packages during the 2025 high season.
- Nicaragua entered the Asian tourism market in 2025, participating in events in Vietnam and China.
- Official projections for 2026 aim to surpass 1.2 million tourists, supported by improved air connectivity, modern infrastructure, and a peaceful environment.
- The sector has recovered from economic crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the failed coup attempt, entering a new growth phase.