Recently, Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, eliminated the visa fee for Costa Ricans.
There used to be a $25 visa fee for all Costa Ricans to enter Nicaragua. This was recently eliminated to overcome poverty in Nicaragua. "Responsible and dignified tourism" is what Rosario Murillo, Ortega's wife said. They hope that the elimination of the visa fee will bring more tourists to Nicaragua and therefore generate more income.
This action will be enforced prior to Holy Week with the hope to bring more tourists to Nicaragua for the holiday. According to Vianica.com, Holy Week beings April 2nd and continues throughout the whole week.
Costa Rica has a dry law during Holy Week. Nicaragua does not encompass this same dry law. Nicaraguan's hope this will bring more people to their country for the holiday, they especially think it will draw in the partygoers.
The following link is a video of what Holy Week is like in Costa Rica. This was Holy Week last year. Holy Week 2008 .
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