Roads between the major cities is quite good. Car rentals are available. Daily first class coaches run between Managua and San Juan Del Sur. At restaurants at tip of 10 to 15 percent is customary. Some establishments include the service tax in the bill.
Drinking water is available in major cities and purified water can be obtained everywhere.
The country code for international direct dial service is 505. Managua 2, Leon 311, Granada 55, Matagalpa 61, San Juan Del Sur 45. There is a wide ranges of restaurants and food to choose from. Nicaraguans are famous for having some of the best food in Central America. Beef and steak houses are abundant around the country.