Managua - Rama - Bluefields: The express coach bus from Managua to
Rama leaves Mercado Ivan Montenegro (Costa Atlantica Terminal) each
evening at 9:00 p.m. and makes one rest stop in Santo Tomas. The bus
arrives the Rama wharf at 3:00 a.m. and most passengers who are
connecting to the river taxi to Bluefields will sleep on board until daybreak.
Tickets cost C$150 (bus only) or C$ 300 including a guaranteed seat on
the first river taxi to Bluefields. The river taxi takes 1 1/2 hours and this
option will get you to Bluefields by 7:00 or 8:00 a.m.
Local "chicken" buses from Managua to Rama leave from Mercado
Mayoreo at 6am, 8am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm with many stops enroute
and cost C$ 130.
The river taxis Rama-Bluefields cost C$ 170 and depart whenever they
become full.
An alternative to flying to the Corn Islands is to come by road, river then ocean. This route offers scenic views of rural villages few people have ever seen and is an ideal option for those who are traveling on a budget and have some extra time.
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Bluefields - Corn Island:
Bluefields Express - Rio Escondido:
Government operated fast cat
Departs Bluefields Wednesday 9:00 a.m. for Corn Island
Departs Corn Island Thursday 9:00 a.m. for Bluefields
Travel time is 5 hours with one stop in El Bluff C$210
Captain D:
135' former USCG Buoy Tender
Departs Bluefields Wednesday 10:00 a.m. for Corn Island
Departs Corn Island Friday night "midnight" for Bluefields or
Departs Corn Island Sunday 10:00 a.m. for Bluefields (one time per month)
C$ 250 - Travel time is 6 hours with one stop in El Bluff
(505) 850-2767 Capt. Capt. Norman Downs
Call to check schedule. (english/spanish)
Ferry I - St. Nikolas:
Car - Passenger Ferry
Departs Bluefields Friday 10:00 a.m. for Corn Island
Departs Corn Island Sunday "midnight" for Bluefields
C$ 250 - Travel time is 8 hours depending on weather
Tel: (505) 252-5984 Cell: (505)695-3344 Capt. Constantinos
www.semarflu.com
- These schedules often change - call to reconfirm
- Be at boat 1 hour prior to departure.
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