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Nicaragua Tourism Statistics: 1.1M Visitors in 2024
Nicaragua recorded 1,085,539 visitors in 2024, Banco Central de Nicaragua reports. AirROI estimates 36,879 Airbnb stays in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, with San Juan del Sur the most booked city. The busiest month was March.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 183,874
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- March
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 85%
Key facts
Nicaragua Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Banco Central de Nicaragua puts Nicaragua at 1,085,539 visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Nicaragua at 36,879 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nicaragua added up to 183,874 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Nicaragua lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks March the busiest Airbnb month in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and January, with October the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Nicaragua ran unbroken from December to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Nicaragua in December were booked furthest ahead, about 52 days, against 23 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 85% of Nicaragua Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 34% and Canada at 14%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Nicaragua 87th for Airbnb stays among the 157 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates San Juan del Sur had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, at 11,181, ahead of Managua and Tola.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Nicaragua?
Banco Central de Nicaragua counted 1,085,539 visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,085,539Visitors | International visitor arrivals to Nicaragua in 2024, including same-day and cruise visitors | 2024 | Banco Central de Nicaragua |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Nicaragua
Nicaragua had 2,432 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 36,879 stays and 183,874 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.0 nights and was booked about 36 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 19 towns it tracks in Nicaragua; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,432
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 36,879
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 183,874
- Typical stay
- 5.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Nicaragua?
On Airbnb, March was the busiest month in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and January. October was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from December to March.
March ranks first, October last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: March, December, January, February, July, June, April, November, August, May, September, October.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| March | 9.7% | 35 days |
| December | 9.4% | 52 days |
| January | 9.3% | 41 days |
| February | 9.3% | 42 days |
| July | 8.8% | 46 days |
| June | 8.3% | 26 days |
| April | 8.2% | 36 days |
| November | 8.1% | 43 days |
| August | 8.0% | 37 days |
| May | 7.8% | 26 days |
| September | 6.9% | 23 days |
| October | 6.2% | 23 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Nicaragua Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Nicaragua Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, led by the United States at 34% and Canada at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Managua was the top origin city at 9.4%, ahead of Miami at 2.9%. The figures rest on 93,739 reviews, written over many years.
85% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 85%
- From within Nicaragua 15%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur, Managua and Tola took 54% of Airbnb stays in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026. March is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 7 towns, led by San Juan del Sur, and December in 2, led by Managua. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 78% in Tola to 97% in Altagracia.
| San Juan del Sur | 11,181 |
| Managua | 4,422 |
| Tola | 4,313 |
| Granada (Municipio) | 4,104 |
| Altagracia | 2,468 |
| León | 2,235 |
| Granada | 1,694 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 7 of Nicaragua's 19 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Nicaragua
How many tourists visit Nicaragua?
Nicaragua had 1,085,539 visitors in 2024, according to Banco Central de Nicaragua. AirROI estimates 36,879 Airbnb stays in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Nicaragua?
The busiest Airbnb month in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026 was March, then December and January. The four busiest months run from December to March.
What is the quietest month in Nicaragua?
October was the quietest Airbnb month in Nicaragua in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and September ranked 11th. Stays in October were booked about 23 days ahead, against 52 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Nicaragua?
A typical Airbnb stay in Nicaragua lasted 5.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 36 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 5.6 nights in February.
Where do Airbnb guests in Nicaragua come from?
Of Nicaragua Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 85% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 34% and Canada at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Managua at 9.4%, ahead of Miami at 2.9%.
What is the most booked town in Nicaragua on Airbnb?
San Juan del Sur was the most booked town in Nicaragua on Airbnb, with an estimated 11,181 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Managua and Tola.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Banco Central de Nicaragua counts visitors (1,085,539 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 36,879 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 19 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 93,739 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.