{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nicaragua/managua","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:52:27.085Z","place":{"city":"Managua","country":"Nicaragua","countryCode":"NI","lat":12.13282,"lon":-86.2504},"safety":{"score":51,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":42,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":48,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel uneasy at night and in certain neighborhoods, though many describe a tolerable experience when staying in central, well‑patrolled areas","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":58,"display":"58 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador","distanceKm":98}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Managua is moderately safe for visitors who follow sensible precautions, but the U.S. State Department’s Level 3 advisory and recent unrest warnings demand heightened vigilance.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Managua’s safety at a composite 33/100 (CAUTION), reflecting moderate crime and low institutional scores, while air quality, health and environmental hazards are low. Recent dossier items show sporadic protests and isolated violent incidents, but no widespread violent crime targeting tourists; petty theft and pickpocketing remain the primary risks in crowded zones such as Mercado Oriental and bus terminals.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed or violent robbery is uncommon but can occur in isolated incidents, especially in poorly lit neighborhoods like Jorge Dimitrov and 19 de Julio after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in busy markets (Mercado Oriental), bus terminals and crowded streets, particularly during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Lake Managua (Río Tipitapa) waterfront","Paseo Xolani","San Juan del Sur (outside city)"],"avoidAreas":["Barrio Jorge Dimitrov (high rates of violent robbery and intimidation)","Barrio 19 de Julio (high rates of robbery and assault)"],"scams":["Overpriced or fake tour guides offering “authentic” experiences","ATM skimming devices placed on machines in less‑touristy areas","Romance scams targeting travelers at nightlife venues"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"High petty theft risk in markets and tourist spots; stay alert, avoid isolated alleys after dark"},{"name":"Lake Managua (Río Tipitapa) waterfront","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled promenade and restaurants; low crime but watch personal belongings"},{"name":"Paseo Xolani","level":"safe","note":"Upscale mall area with strong security; safe day and night for visitors"},{"name":"Barrio Jorge Dimitrov","level":"avoid","note":"Hotspot for violent robbery and intimidation; avoid entirely, especially after dark"},{"name":"Barrio 19 de Julio","level":"avoid","note":"High rates of robbery and assault; locals steer clear, especially at night"},{"name":"Mercado Oriental","level":"caution","note":"Busy market with frequent pickpocketing and scams; keep valuables hidden and move quickly"},{"name":"Distrito I (Downtown core)","level":"caution","note":"Mixed safety; some streets are well-lit and busy, others poorly lit and deserted after dark"},{"name":"San Juan del Sur (outside city)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with strong local security; safe for daytime activities and nightlife"}]}}