1 mission of Netherlands in Nicaragua: Consulate General of the Netherlands in Managua, Nicaragua. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Mauricio Gómez Lacayo, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some Nicaraguan travelers, thanks to its famous canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. With 400,000 Nicaraguans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the country's mix of urban sophistication and rustic charm attractive.
The Netherlands is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Nicaragua. It ranks 9th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, the Netherlands is the 18th safest country out of 160 globally, significantly safer than Nicaragua, which ranks 111th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Netherlands is notably low at 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Nicaragua's rate of 11.0. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Nicaragua at 3.1 and the Netherlands at 0.4. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that while both countries face challenges, the Netherlands has lower scores in various crime categories, such as state crime (2.5 for the Netherlands vs. 9.0 for Nicaragua) and organized crime overall. Overall, tourists from Nicaragua can feel relatively safe visiting the Netherlands, given its favorable safety rankings and lower crime rates.