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Shopping in Nicaragua
Colorful Markets
Nicaragua has some very impressive shopping centers and markets,
with so many different shops selling different goods that you will
be able to just stroll around for days on one. Some of the local
items of Nicaragua include gold work, embroidery, leather works and
shoes, artworks and paintings.
Local artisan markets
Many native artisans tend to work in clusters where their wares can
receive a wide audience and they have a better chance of selling.
Perhaps one of the most famous artisan markets in Nicaragua is the
Masaya Market which is located in the extreme northern reaches of
Nicaragua’s mountains.
This mountain village has been populated for more than 3000 years
and the village itself is quite interesting to see. The chief craft
in Masaya is premium quality hammocks, though there are many other
hand-crafted goods available for sale here.
In Managua as well as in some of the other major cities, you can
find national products such as clothing, shoes, handicrafts and
souvenirs. Foreign goods are also available, but sometimes at a bit
more high prices. Gold and silver goods produced in Nicaragua have
great demand and can be purchased in major jewelry stores.
Some of the largest and best stores
are:
- Centro Comercial Managua
- Metrocentro, Supermercados
- Diplotiendas
- Supermercados Internacionales
Nicaragua has two major craft markets, Managua'a Roberto Huembes
Market and Masaya. These craft markets sell everything imaginable
from clothes, leather products, hemp products, wood goods, shoes,
ceramics, to all sorts of souvenirs and gifts.
Another popular market is the farmers market that sells all types of
farm products such as flowers, fruit and vegetables, rice, eggs,
meat, spices, sauces, ceramics, pottery and baskets.
The shopping hours of most shops in Nicaragua are from Monday to
Friday from 09:00 am to 19:00 pm and form 09:00 am to 18:00 pm on
Saturdays.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, at the banks and
at official bureau de change in major cities. Traveler’s cheques are
accepted widely. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa
are accepted on a limited basis.
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