Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(frente BDF; pizzas US$6-9; Tue-Sun)
One block north of the church, this is the local go-to
spot for not-too-greasy pizza.
Information
BAC
(frente parque central)
Has a Visa/Plus ATM.
Intur
( 8412-0298; carazo@intur.gob.ni; frente Palí)
Conveniently located inside a tiny arts-
and-crafts market, it can recommend hotels and offer information for all of Carazo.
Getting There & Around
Jinotepe is a transportation hub, and the big, messy bus station is just north of the parque
central, on the Interamericana (Pan-American Hwy).
BUS SERVICES FROM JINOTEPE
COST
(US$)
DURATION
(HR)
DESTINATION
DEPARTURES
FREQUENCY
Granada
$0.80
1½
-
hourly
La Boquita (Carazo beaches;
microbus)
$0.30
5min
-
every 10min
Managua (bus)
$1
1¼
5am-6pm
every 20min
Managua(microbus)
$1.15
1
6am-6pm
hourly
Masaya (via San Marcos,
Masatepe & Catarina)
$0.40
1¼
5am to 5pm
every 30min
Rivas (via Santa Teresa &
Nandaime)
$2
2
6am-3pm
hourly
Ticuantepe
$1
1
-
daily
Reserva Ecólogica La Maquina
About halfway between Diriamba and the beaches, take a break from dodging potholes at
this excellent, respected private
reserve
( 8887-9141; Carretera a La Boquita, Km 58; admis-
sion US$1.50, restaurant meals US$3-6, campsites per person US$3;
daylight hoursTue-Sun)
that's a fine place for a swim.
