Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bóer, for León and the northern Pacific; and
Mercado Mayoreo
( RAAN 2233-4729, Rama
2233-4533; Mayoreo)
for the Caribbean coast and the northern highlands. Some also leave
from the Mercado Oriental, mainly to rural destinations not covered here. It's faster, more
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; pronounced 'ooka' or
expreso
(express) versus
ordinario
(regular) ser-
vice.
Shuttle Buses
With frequent, inexpensive public minibuses running to León, Granada and other popular
destinations, Managua's shuttle-bus scene is not huge. The biggest draws here are safety
and the direct airport departure, meaning you don't have to cab into town to catch an on-
ward bus. Managua Backpackers offers shuttles to San Juan del Sur (US$70), León
(US$50) and Granada (US$35) for one to four people.
Paxeos
( 2552-8291;
www.paxeos.com
)
serves Granada (US$40) and León ($70) for up to three people, and
Adelante Express
( 8850-6070;
www.adelanteexpress.com
)
serves San Juan del Sur (US$45
per person, three hours, leaving Managua's airport at 1pm daily).
CAR
Driving in Managua is a fool's errand - take a cab. Once you get out of the city, it's easy
enough.
Alamo
2277-1117;
www.alamonicaragua.com
;
Hospital Milit-
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ar, 100m E)
Airport 2233-3011;
www.avis.com
)
Has a desk at the
Avis
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Metrocentro Intercontinental.
2278-9504;
www.budget.com.ni
)
Office is at Holiday Inn, Pista Juan Pablo II.
Budget
(
Easy Rent-a-car
2270-0654;
www.easyrentacar.com.ni
; Car-
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retera a Masaya, Km 7.5)
Hertz
(
Airport 2233-1237;
www.hertz.com.ni
)
Lugo
2266-4477;
www.lugorentacar.com.ni
; Canal 2, 2c N, 3c
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O, Managua)
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
