Nicaragua is in Central America, on the North American continent, between Honduras and Costa Rica, with coasts on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Quick Scoop: Where is Nicaragua Located?

  • It sits in the Central America region of the Western Hemisphere.
  • North of it is Honduras; south of it is Costa Rica.
  • To the east, it touches the Caribbean Sea; to the west/southwest, the Pacific Ocean.
  • Its approximate coordinates are around 12.9° N latitude and 85.2° W longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.

Picture it on the map

If you imagine the skinny bridge of land connecting North and South America, Nicaragua is roughly in the middle of that bridge, a bit closer to the top (near North America) than the bottom.

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