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(Hospital, ½c S; meals incl drink US$3.50; 7am-9pm) Sit at one of the five wooden tables on
the neatly painted deck and enjoy well-prepared plates of chicken and beef while you ob-
serve the comings and goings on the main street in front. Gringos that smile may even get
fries.
Information
Mosquitoes are the big drawback, particularly during rainy season (June to October).
Wear long sleeves and pants at dusk, and be liberal with your repellent of choice.
There are no banks in Waspám, bring sufficient funds. If you run short, it's possible to
receive transfers at Western Union (Muelle, 20m S;
9am-5pm) .
Hospital (
8708-1647)
Marena (detras Mercado; 8am-2pm) In the little green house behind the market. Staff can
show you maps of the Bosawás, but they don't recommend guides or arrange boat
charters.
Wangki Net (frente Pista; per hour US$1.20; 8:15am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat) Waspám´s
only internet cafe offers surprisingly reliable access.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
La Costeña (Aeropuerto; 9am-noon) planes only seat 12, so it's best to book in advance.
Flights depart from Managua to Waspám (one way/return US$103/160, 90 minutes) at
11am and return at 12:40pm, though they are frequently late.
Buses leave for Bilwi (US$6, six hours) at 6am and 7am daily. Come early if you want
a seat. There are also several direct buses a week to Managua (US$25, 25 hours), usually
departing departing on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at around 8am.
Río Coco
Waspám's prime attractions are out of town and accessible by the Río Coco, which forms
the northern boundary of the Bosawás. Access is pricey but easily organized. Expect to
pay US$60 per day for boat hire plus fuel, which will make up most of the cost.
Transporte Castillo ( 8421-0826; Barrio Santa Ines; 6am-8pm) has honest and experi-
enced navigators who will take you wherever you want to go at the drop of a hat. You can
also arrange trips through Hotel El Piloto (
8642-4405, 2792-9045) , where owner Barry
Watson speaks terrific English.
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