Mosaico Audiovisual delivers production services Nicaragua-wide from our base in Managua, with 20+ years on the ground. Location scouting, casting, permits, bilingual crew, logistics and post for commercials, documentaries and branded content, roughly three hours from Miami.

Call: +505 7655 7676 · WhatsApp: +505 7655 7676 · Email: info@mosaico.com.ni

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Mosaico crew providing production services on commercial sets in Nicaragua
Mosaico crews on commercial sets across Nicaragua. Photo: Mosaico Audiovisual, production services Nicaragua.

Why producers choose Nicaragua and Mosaico

Nicaragua packs volcanoes, Pacific surf beaches, colonial cities (Granada, León), cloud forest, coffee highlands and Caribbean islands into a country you can cross in a day. For many boards, that range comes at costs well below Costa Rica, with nonstop flights from Miami (about three hours) and Houston.

Mosaico Audiovisual is a local production company founded in 2005 in Managua. We are not just a fixer desk: we are a creative production house that shoots commercials and cinematic content for recognized brands publicly listed on our site, including Toña, Flor de Caña, McDonald’s, BAC, Coca-Cola, Tigo and Visa.

If you searched for “production services Nicaragua”, here is the short version. Visiting productions get one bilingual partner for:

Production services Nicaragua: what we handle

Location scouting & management

Beaches, volcanoes, colonial streets, jungle, coffee highlands and urban Managua. Photo and video scout reports, location agreements and on-set location management.

Film permits & local coordination

We coordinate paperwork and local permissions so your schedule stays intact. Depending on the project, filming permits for foreign crews are handled through INTUR (the Nicaraguan Tourism Institute) and/or the Cinemateca Nacional, with separate permissions for national parks, protected areas and exclusive use of public spaces. Timelines depend on the project, so we flag requirements early in prep, not the week of the shoot.

Local casting

Access to our Managua talent pool through mosaico.com.ni/casting. On-camera talent for commercials and branded content, with self-tapes and callbacks managed for remote directors. Here is how we run casting for local talent in Nicaragua.

Bilingual crew

DoP, gaffer and lighting, sound, art, wardrobe, hair and makeup, PAs, drivers and coordinators, with clean English/Spanish communication for US, Mexican and European teams.

Production services Nicaragua: Mosaico crew on beach, waterfall and night locations
On location: beach, waterfall and night shoots.

Equipment, transport & lodging

Camera, lighting, grip and sound packages as available locally; import planning when you bring your own gear; vehicles, hotels, catering and unit logistics.

Fixer services

One point of contact on the ground: problem-solving, translation, vendor coordination and contingency plans for weather, roads and ferries.

Post-production

Edit, color and sound in Nicaragua when you want to wrap locally and deliver masters before you fly out.

Who we work with

Public brand examples from our portfolio: Toña, Flor de Caña, McDonald’s, BAC, Coca-Cola, Tigo and Visa, plus spots such as Toña Alma Pinolera, Joya de Nicaragua, Fuente Pura, Café Toro, Carnic, Prix Cola and Plaza Natura.

Producing for a Nicaraguan or Central American brand and prefer Spanish? Visit our Spanish page: Productora audiovisual en Managua, or see the full list of services (in Spanish).

Sample location palette

Granada · San Juan del Sur · Masaya Volcano · León · Ometepe · Corn Islands · Managua · Matagalpa / Selva Negra · Las Peñitas · Río San Juan

Volcano landscapes in Nicaragua, a location option for visiting crews
Volcano landscapes are a staple of the Nicaraguan location palette. Photo: Mosaico Audiovisual, production services Nicaragua.

How an engagement works

Every production services Nicaragua engagement with us follows the same six steps, whether you need a fixer for two days or a full local crew for a multi-week shoot:

  1. NDA + brief: script, boards, dates, headcount, gear list
  2. Ballpark or detailed budget: plus a schedule outline
  3. Scout: remote or in person
  4. Prep: permits, cast, lodging, transport
  5. Shoot: local producing and fixer support on set
  6. Wrap & post: optional local edit, color and sound
Mosaico crew filming exteriors with lighting and grip in Nicaragua
Exterior setups with lighting and grip support. Photo: Mosaico Audiovisual, production services Nicaragua.

FAQ

Are you a fixer or a full production company?
Both. We provide fixer and production support for visiting crews, and we produce as a local creative company for brands and agencies.

How far is Nicaragua from Miami?
About three hours by air to Managua (MGA), with nonstop flights from Miami and Houston.

Does your team speak English?
Yes, our core team is bilingual.

Can you help with customs for camera packages?
We help plan temporary import and airport clearance with your producer. Nicaragua is not listed as an ATA Carnet country in common industry guides, so your equipment list is cleared as part of the filming authorization. We flag this early in prep.

Can we fly drones?
Only with prior authorization. Under Law 1230, bringing in or flying a drone requires approval from Nicaragua’s Ministry of the Interior, granted only in special cases, and unauthorized drones are confiscated at customs. We confirm what is possible before you lock a drone-dependent board and plan alternatives if needed.

When is the best time to shoot?
The dry season (roughly December to April) is the safest bet for the Pacific side, but rainy-season shoots work well with the right schedule. See our seasonal guide linked above.

Contact

Mosaico Audiovisual, production services Nicaragua-wide since 2005
Residencial Las Colinas, Managua, Nicaragua
Phone / WhatsApp: +505 7655 7676
Email: info@mosaico.com.ni
Web: mosaico.com.ni

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