What is the Nicaraguan economy based on, drugs or weapons?
A. Nicaraguan economy is not based on drug or gun smuggling. It is an agrarian system which relies on the export of cash crops such as coffee, sugar and bananas. Nicaraguan beef, tobacco and rum are also among the best in Central America. The tourism industry runs a close second to agriculture and will likely surpass it in the next few years. The country’s beautiful beaches, rainforests and volcanic mountains are the most popular tourist attractions. The cities of Granada and Leon are renowned for impressive architecture. Agritourism and ecotourism are both finding significant footholds in Nicaragua, particularly in the Northern Highlands.
