From the report "Tourism Survey II quarter 2016," by the Central Bank:

The average stay of inbound tourism was 9.7 days in  the second quarter, reflecting a variation of 13.8 percent year on year and -4.3 percent compared to the previous quarter. The average per capita daily spending by these visitors was $44.9, mainly influenced by expenditure on the part of tourists from North America and Other Regions. This represented a variation of 2.4 percent year on year and 4.4 percent from the previous quarter.  

During this quarter, cruise ships entering the ports of San Juan del Sur and Corinto, recorded an average expenditure of $79.2 and $29.9 per passenger, respectively. 

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Nicaragua: Tourists Staying Longer

March 2018

During the last year it was reported that the average stay of tourists was 10.5 days, which represents an increase of 11% compared to what was recorded in 2016.

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) reported that " ...Average daily per capita expenditure made by non-residents who arrived in the country was 44.9 dollars, which represents growth of 0.2 percent with respect to 2016. The biggest expense was reported by tourists from North and South America." 

Tourists Stay Longer in Nicaragua

November 2017

In the third quarter of this year tourists who arrived in the country stayed an average of 10.3 days, registering an increase of 15% compared to the same period in 2016.

From a report by the Central Bank of Nicaragua:

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) published on November 24, 2017 the Tourism Survey Report for the third quarter of 2017. 

Nicaragua: Daily Expenditure of Tourists Up 8%

March 2017

In 2016 the average duration of tourist visits was 9% higher than in 2015, and daily spending grew by 8% compared to the previous year.

From a report by the Central Bank of Nicaragua:

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) published on March 21, 2017, its Annual Report, with the main indicators from the 2016 Tourism Survey.

Nicaragua: Tourism Figures - Third Quarter of 2016

November 2016

The average daily expenditure per capita rose by 8.5% compared to the previous quarter, led mainly by increased spending by visitors from Europe.

From the report "Tourism Survey III Quarter 2016" by the Central Bank:

In the third quarter of 2016 in terms of inbound tourism, the average daily expenditure per capita recorded a rise of 8.5 percent compared with the previous quarter, mainly driven by increased spending by visitors from Europe (36.1%). The interannual variation of average expenditure was 18.2 percent. In contrast, the average length of stay recorded a fall of 7.5 percent compared with the previous quarter, impacted by less stays by tourists from Europe (-34.3%) and South America (-15.7%). The annual rate of change of the average length of stay was -7.9 percent.