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Foreigners are banned from any political activity in Nicaragua, including joining protests, so avoid demonstrations and do not post about politics while you are there. Drones are banned.\r\n\r\nDrink bottled or filtered water; most hostels have refill stations. In an emergency, call 911, or 118 for the police.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 911, or 118 for police\r\nVolcanoes | Guide required\r\nScooters | Ride carefully\r\nCash | Few ATMs","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Ometepe Island","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth the trip","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Around the island.","hw_hub_city_trips":"","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Ometepe Island","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"December to April is dry and best for hiking, though it is windy on the lake from December to February. 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