Managua - Post Report Question and Answers

What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?

Restaurants. Expat community keeps largely to itself as Nicaraguans could encounter difficulties from their government if associated with the evil west. - Feb 2024


Within the embassy community: sports, Marine happy hour, bunco, weekly game nights, monthly dinner club, coffee get-togethers, book club in english and spanish, play dates, etc. - Sep 2023


Currently it is mostly small house parties. - Dec 2021


Don't wait for an invitation, invite others out. Nicaraguans are very nice and sociable, people overall at the Embassy are great and also expats working for NGOs. You can also meet expats through several Facebook groups. - Apr 2018


People tend to entertain outdoors, at home. There are some good restaurants and bars. - Mar 2012


Yes, for the U.S. Embassy, not sure about outside of it. There is a Nica Girl's night for expats, normally around 60 women there, most are not from the embassy. - Mar 2011


People find it difficult and not very easy or pleasant place to be. - Apr 2009


Mostly in each others' houses. - Mar 2008


Restaurants, a few bars/clubs and frequent events at people's houses. - Feb 2008


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