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Tica Bus from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

by BorderHopper

After flying from Los Angeles, California in the US to San Jose, Costa Rica on America West Airlines you can purchase a ticket from Tica Bus. Tica Bus runs all throughout Central America, from capital to capital & large cities in between.We traveled from San Jose to Granada,Nicaragua (you can take the bus that heads to Managua if you'd like to get off at Granada).The Tica bus agent in Granada is:GRANADA AGENCYContact: Isora BlandónAddress: Next to San Juan de Dios hospital ½ block south.The Tica bus agent in Rivas is:RIVAS AGENCYContact: Norma AvilésAddress: Next to Texaco gas station, Panamerican supermarket.The Tica bus terminal in San Jose, Costa Rica is at:San José. Costa Rica. North corner of La Soledad church Street 9 y 11, Ave.4 San Jose, Costa Rica Telephone: (506) 22-8954Telephone: (506) 255-4771Schedule:MANAGUA NICARAGUA (express from San José) - DEP. daily from terminal Tica...

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Flying to Big Corn Island from Managua

by MalenaN

There are two airlines flying from Managua to Big Corn Island and they are La Costeña and Atlantic Airlines. If you arrive with an international flight and are continuing to Corn Island it is not far to walk to the domestic departur/arrival hall. It’s in the end of the same building you arrive to. I bought the ticket for the flight from a travel agent in Granada about 10 days ahead of the journey. A return ticket with La Costeña was 177 US dollars (July 2009).4.30 in the morning I took a shuttle from the hostel in Managua to the airport. It took half an hour to the airport and as I shared it with someone else it was 10 dollars, otherwise it would have been 15 dollars. Arriving at the airport I paid a tax of 40 cordobas (2 dollars) before checking in. When checking in my big backpack they did not only weigh it, but also my hand luggage and me. The domestic hall at the airport is not very...

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Public buses in Nicaragua

by jacquisuiza

They are absolutely safe. Take from Managua UCA a minibus to Granada, it will safe you some time and is only 20 cordobas, that is 1 $. From Rivas to San Juan del Sur the colectivo taxi is 35 cordobas p.p. it runs from the bus station and if you dont want to wait until the bus leaves a good solution. From Managua UCA there are also minibuses to Leon (40 cordobas) and other places, so you dont have to change bus stations.

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Behold their omnipresence... the taxis

by Malecka

Oh, the phenomenon called taxi is... something special in Nicaragua.In Managua they are a necessity, but more on that on the Managua pages...Apart from their use within an urbanized area, it is possible to go by taxi from one town to another, if they are not too far.Examples... In an attempt to get as fast as possible to Somoto, there was an expreso bus leaving from Managua to Ocotal. Now... since the road passes close to Somoto, at the point where the roads divide, there are always taxis waiting. And the taxi took us two and one more passenger to Somoto for... 20 cordobas.Another example... taxi from San Juan del Sur to ANY of the nearby beaches (popular surfers' destinations)...Or, from San Jorge to Rivas... The prices always vary... It is cheaper in the northern region, since there are much more tourists in San Juan del Sur.Also... the taxis in Managua always charge much more... And...

Getting to Ometepe

by Malecka

The little town of San Jorge is the main departure point of the ferries and the boats that take you from the mainland to Ometepe island, arriving at Moyogalpa. There is also an option to take a boat from Granada to Altagracia, but it takes much more time and it is not a frequently used option....the time-table I have (from summer 2007) for the boats doing the route: San Jorge - Moyogalpa is:S. Jorge - Moyogalpa7:45 am9:30 am10:30 am (ferry)11:30 am12:30 (ferry)1:30 pm2:30 pm (ferry)3:30 pm4:30 (ferry)5:30 pmMoyogalpa - S. Jorge5:50 am6:00 am (ferry)6:30 am6:45 (ferry) 7:00 am9:00 am (ferry)11:00 am12:30 (ferry)1:30 pm4:30 pm (ferry)Not sure how precise this info is... but at least it gives you an idea...

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by Malecka

Between Managua and some major destinations, like Leon, there are so called micro-buses. Or “intermortales”, supposedly because of the suicidal behaviour of their drivers. Can’t say that they are that extreme, but that little thing (twelve passengers only) GOES FAST. We got in 75 minutes from Leon to Managua. These microbuses leave as soon as they get full. Which happens in ... maybe ten, fifteen minutes. If I remember correctly there are micro-buses covering routes such as: Managua-Leon, Managua-Masaya, Managua-Granada.

Buses 3

by Malecka

There is a difference between “expreso” and “ruteado” buses. And yes, in deed, there is a difference. The expreso buses normally stop only at larger stations, or some “points on the road” that are known to people, and thus many people get on or off there. Unlike the “ruteado” bus that stops at EVERY SINGLE corner where a potential passenger can be found. I have been only on one ruteado, on the WORST road: San Isidro – Leon, and even though I made it fun, I wouldn’t like to repeat those three hours. What I’m saying is... stick to expreso buses.On the photos... you can see me in the Ruteado bus from San Isidro to Leon. Ok, some extra info that maybe you can find useful. We took an expreso bus from Somoto to Managua. HOWEVER, we asked the driver to leave us in San Isidro, so that we can take a bus from there to Leon. Now... the bus left us on the road, some 4-5 kilometers from San Isidro,...

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Buses 2

by Malecka

The so-called bus terminals are actually part of Markets. So they tend to be big, loud, dirty, chaotic and very fun to watch, unless you feel completely lost. I'd say these are the only places where I have kept a close eye on... my belongings and everything. On the other hand, great food can be found close to the buses, since, like I said, the terminals are part of markets and... you don't have to travel hungry. :-)In Managua there are several bus terminals (stations) depending on the direction of the bus route. If it goes to Somoto, or to the north, they you need to go to Mayoreo. Huembes, on the other hand, is the station where buses heading south leave. For places like Rivas, for example.The picture accompanying this tip is taken at HUEMBES, in Managua. Oh my... the craziest place I have seen in Nicaragua. In case you are wondering, the woman is carrying a basket full of coco...

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Buses 1

by Malecka

Moving around Nicaragua? Well, I'd say BUSES. Period. Ok, maybe renting a car, if you have the money. The rental itself is not that expensive, but then there is the issue of insurance. So, when the time came to decided, car was out of the question. Though, I have to say, would be a very comfortable and practical solution.Anyways, I can say a thing or two about the buses.Before going to Nicaragua, I did some research here on Virtual Tourist (of course) and I ran into the suggestion of checking out ViaNica’s website. While that website is not bad, I have to say one thing: don’t take it literally. The schedules of the buses, in particular.See, when you come from a Balkan country, like I do, you learn not to confide too much in schedules, “horarios”, working hours, etc. I’m not saying this as a negative thing, not at all. On the contrary, one learns to be more flexible, and also, more...

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Take me to Nicaragua

by Malecka

From Europe there are two possible ways:1. Through the US, or more precisely Miami. An option I personally tried EVERYTHING to avoid since I really hated the idea of wasting precious time and money with visa issues (there is no such thing as transfer for the US authorities. It is transit so one has to have a transit visa, even though we are talking about connecting flights), and especially with US Migration officers. I mean, I really am so incredibly sick and tired of their paranoia. 2. Flying through San Jose, Costa Rica. This is an option with TACA Airlines. Not bad at all, got to admit. We got to San Jose, just did the check-in for the last flight San Jose – Managua, which is really short, barely an hour and chilled at the nice little airport they have there. I didn’t even pass through passport control since we were only doing a transfer. There is always the option of the...

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  2. Granada Transportation
  3. San Juan del Sur Transportation
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Q:  need information again--how do i get from managua airport to mini bus depot that go to granada--or airport bus to mini vans to... 

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A: Ad I arrived in Managua airport late at night I thought I better arrange transportation to Granada in advance. I read several good reviews about Paxeos. The company... 

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