Is travel to Nicaragua safe?
The simple answer is yes. Nicaragua is a long way from the political instability of the 1970’s. It has a stable government and the active assistance of many foreign governments. The city of León has a highly skilled professional middle class and is home to the national universities of law and medicine. That said, we work closely with our student participants and our Nicaraguan volunteers and staff to ensure that the students’ safety and well-being is the first priority. For a list of recommended reading, click here to go to our Links page.