Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
scams no matter what kind of taxi you're in. At night, take only licensed taxis - there has
been an increase in reports of taxi drivers robbing passengers after dark.
Fares are US$1 to US$4 per person within the city. From Barrio Martha Quezada, taxis
go to the airport (US$6/8/12 for one/two/three people), Mercado Roberto Huembes
(US$2/3 for one/two people), Mercado Israel Lewites (US$1.50/2), Mayoreo (US$4/5),
Zona Rosa (US$2/3) and Huellas de Acahualinca (US$2/3). Prices rise at night.
WORTH A TRIP
EASY DAY TRIPS FROM MANAGUA
There are several worthwhile day trips just outside of Managua.
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Lagunas De Xiloá & Apoyeque
Half a dozen crater lakes lie near Managua. The best for
swimming is Laguna de Xiloá, on the Península de Chiltepe, about 20km northwest of Managua
off the road to León. It's a steep 30-minute hike from Laguna de Xiloá to less accessible but more
picturesque Laguna de Apoyeque, deep within a steep crater. Take bus 110 from UCA to Ciudad
Sandino, where you can catch an onward bus to the lagoons.
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Mateare
Back out on the main highway, take a right to get to this lazy little fishing village
sloping down to the banks of Lago de Managua. From here, you can hire a boat for around
US$80 (up to seven people), to take you to Isla Momotombo. Look out for snakes. Buses leave
Mateare's parque central every two hours between 6am and 6pm for the 40-minute ride to
Managua's Mercado Israel Lewites; the fare is US$0.35.
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El Trapiche
Located 22km from Managua in the town of Tipitapa, the
Centro Turístico El
Trapiche
(admission US$0.25; 7am-6pm)
has therapeutic waters surrounded by gardens and res-
taurants. Buses to Tipitapa depart from Mercado Roberto Huembes.
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Pacific Beaches
Just two hours away.
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Nature Reserves
Try Montebelli or Volcán Masaya.
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Villages
Masaya and it's surrounding villages are close by, as is the small town of Ticuantepe.
