Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before sending flowers to Nicaragua with FloresNicaragua: how delivery works, what it costs and which dates matter.
Sending flowers to Nicaragua
How do I send flowers to Nicaragua from abroad?
Place your order on floresnicaragua.com and a local florist in Nicaragua prepares the arrangement by hand and delivers it to the door. Select the flowers and the size, choose a delivery date, type your card message and pay by card or PayPal, from the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Asia or anywhere else. Nicaraguan addresses are usually given by reference points and blocks instead of street numbers and postcodes, so copy the address exactly as the recipient would say it, add the barrio and city, and include the recipient's phone number, which is required.
Which cities in Nicaragua do you deliver to?
We deliver to every town in Nicaragua. The most requested destinations are Managua, León, Masaya, Granada, Chinandega, Matagalpa, Estelí and Jinotega, and florists also reach places such as Rivas, San Juan del Sur, Juigalpa and Bluefields. Same-day delivery is normally possible in the Pacific and central cities. Very remote areas, for example parts of the Caribbean coast, the Río San Juan or small islands, may need next-day delivery.
What does delivery cost?
Delivery has a flat fee of USD 14.95 per order to any address in Nicaragua. No other surcharges are added, whether the flowers go to Managua or to a small town, and whether you choose same-day or a future date. The printed card message is free. You see the delivery fee in the cart before paying, so there are no surprises at checkout.
How should I write a Nicaraguan address?
Write it the way locals do, using a known reference point and the number of blocks. A typical address reads like directions: from a roundabout, church, school or pharmacy, so many blocks towards the lake, up, down or south, then the house description. Add the barrio or residential area, the city and the department. If you know the colour of the house or gate, mention it. Postcodes are rarely used. A working phone number is the most valuable detail, because the florist can call to confirm the location.
What if nobody is home when the florist arrives?
The florist will look for a safe way to complete the delivery. Because a recipient phone number is required, the florist may call to coordinate a time. If the recipient is not available, the flowers may be left with a neighbour, at a reception desk or with a concierge or guard, or a new attempt is arranged. For gated residential areas, offices and hotels, add the name of the place and the name the guard or front desk should ask for.
Delivery times and dates
Is same-day flower delivery available in Nicaragua?
Yes, same-day delivery is available Monday to Saturday for orders placed before 11:00 am local time in Nicaragua. Orders placed after 11:00 am are delivered the next day. This covers most areas; very remote places or small islands may need next-day delivery. Next-day delivery is available nationwide. Nicaragua is on Central Standard Time all year (UTC-6) and does not change its clocks, so check the time difference before ordering.
Do you deliver in Nicaragua on Sundays and public holidays?
No, we do not deliver on Sundays or on the main national public holidays. Blocked dates include New Year's Day, Holy Thursday and Good Friday, Labour Day on 1 May, 19 July, the independence holidays of 14 and 15 September, 8 December and Christmas Day. The date picker blocks these days, so you can only select dates on which delivery is possible. When an occasion falls on a Sunday, choose the Saturday before.
Can I request a delivery time or order in advance?
Yes, you can schedule a delivery up to about 3 months ahead, and you can ask for a preferred time window. Deliveries are made during the day. Write your preference, such as morning or after lunch, in the delivery instructions and the florist will try to meet it, although exact times are not guaranteed. Ordering early is strongly recommended for Mother's Day on 30 May and for the December holidays.
Flowers, sizes and extras
What do the sizes Regular, Upgraded and Deluxe mean?
They are three versions of the same arrangement with different amounts of flowers. Regular is the standard size. Upgraded contains about 30% more flowers, and Deluxe about 60% more. The product photo shows the Upgraded version, so that is the size to pick if you want the result to resemble the picture. Most arrangements on FloresNicaragua are available in all three sizes.
Can the florist change the flowers I ordered?
Only when necessary, and never to a lower value. If a specific stem is out of season or not available locally in Nicaragua on the delivery date, the florist may replace it with flowers of equal or higher value, keeping the same colours and style. This happens most often in smaller towns and on the Caribbean coast, where supply is more limited. The overall look and size of the arrangement you chose are respected.
Which add-ons can I include, and do you deliver cakes?
You can add a box of chocolates, a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons or a bottle of wine to any order. We do not sell cakes, food hampers or other gifts. FloresNicaragua focuses on flowers, and those six add-ons are the complete list of extras. Anything you add is delivered by the florist at the same time as the bouquet.
Can I include a personal message?
Yes, a printed card message is included free with every order. You type it at checkout, in Spanish, English or any language you like, and it is delivered with the flowers. Do not forget to sign it, since the florist does not reveal who placed the order unless your name is in the message. For a larger card, choose the greeting card add-on.
Payment and order support
Which payment methods do you accept, and what currency do you charge in?
We accept international credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American Express), processed by Stripe, and PayPal. Every order is charged in US dollars (USD). For convenience the site can display approximate prices in euros (EUR) and Nicaraguan córdobas (NIO), but those figures are a reference only. The checkout is secure and encrypted.
How do I know my order went through?
You get an email confirmation with your order number immediately after ordering. That email summarises the arrangement, the delivery date and the recipient's details, so read it once to make sure everything is right. Keep the order number at hand, because quoting it in any message to us speeds up the answer. If no email arrives, look in your spam folder or write to us at /page/contact.
Can I change the date, the address or cancel?
Yes, you can change or cancel an order free of charge up to 24 hours before the delivery date. Closer to delivery the florist may already be preparing the flowers, so later changes are handled on a best-effort basis. Use the contact form at /page/contact and mention your order number. Our team usually replies within a few hours.
What is your guarantee if something goes wrong?
If the flowers arrive damaged or clearly different from what you ordered, we arrange a replacement or a refund. Please contact us within 24 hours of delivery through /page/contact and attach a photo, together with your order number. With that information we can check what happened with the florist and offer the solution that suits you, either a new arrangement or your money back.
Who is behind FloresNicaragua?
FloresNicaragua is operated by Flowers Worldwide LLC, a US-registered company. It is a sister brand of abcFlora.com, which offers worldwide flower delivery, and FlowersCloud.com. The arrangements are made and delivered by local florists in Nicaragua, and the Flowers Worldwide team takes care of the website, secure payment and customer support through the contact form.
Occasions and customs in Nicaragua
When is Mother's Day in Nicaragua?
Mother's Day in Nicaragua is celebrated on 30 May every year, a fixed date that does not move to a Sunday. It is the most important flower day in the country, and schools, workplaces and families all organise something for mothers and grandmothers. Order well in advance. If 30 May falls on a Sunday, select Saturday 29 May, because there are no Sunday deliveries.
What is La Purísima, and are flowers part of it?
La Purísima is Nicaragua's celebration of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and flowers are central to it. Families build home altars to the Virgin decorated with flowers and lights, and on the evening of 7 December, La Gritería, people go from house to house singing and receiving sweets. 8 December is a public holiday. An arrangement in white, blue or yellow sent in the first days of December is a thoughtful gift for a family that keeps an altar.
Which other dates are popular for sending flowers to Nicaragua?
Besides Mother's Day, the main dates are Valentine's Day on 14 February, known as the Day of Love and Friendship, Father's Day on 23 June, Christmas and New Year, and personal occasions such as birthdays, quinceañeras, graduations and anniversaries. Each town also celebrates its own patron saint festival. On 2 November, the Day of the Dead, families visit cemeteries and decorate graves with flowers.
What flowers are appropriate for sympathy in Nicaragua?
White flowers, such as lilies, roses and chrysanthemums, are the usual choice for condolences in Nicaragua. The wake, called the vela, is normally held at the family home or a funeral home soon after the death, often the same night, so order as quickly as possible and give the address of the vela and a relative's phone number. Catholic families also pray a novena over the following nine days, and flowers sent to the home during that time are well received.
Does the climate in Nicaragua affect flower delivery?
Yes, heat is the main factor. The Pacific lowlands, including Managua, León and Chinandega, are hot all year, so flowers should be placed in fresh water and kept indoors, out of the sun. The northern highlands around Matagalpa, Jinotega and Estelí are cooler and kinder to bouquets. The rainy season lasts roughly from May to October, with afternoon downpours that can slow deliveries, especially on the Caribbean coast. Nicaragua's national flower is the sacuanjoche, a fragrant frangipani.