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Travel - Internal
SEA: A twice-weekly boat service runs between Bluefields and the Corn Islands. It is also possible to visit the 300 or so islands on Lake Nicaragua, which are very beautiful.
RAIL: There is no passenger rail service at present.
ROAD: There is a network of 18,447km (11,463 miles) of roads of which 1749km (1087 miles) are paved. Traffic drives on the right. Bus: There is a service to most large towns. Booking seats in Managua in advance is advisable. Taxi: Available at the airport or in Managua. Prices should be agreed before departure. A map of each area in the city determines taxi prices. Car hire: Available in Managua or at the airport. This is often the best way of travelling, as public transport is slow and overcrowded. Documentation: National licences are only valid for 30 days.
URBAN: The bus and minibus services in Managua are cheap, but they can be both crowded and confusing.
TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Managua to other major cities/towns in Nicaragua.
| | Road |
| Granada | 1.00 |
| Masaya | 0.30 |
| Esteli | 2.15 |
| Chinandega | 1.30 |
| Matagalpa | 1.45 |
| Jinotega | 2.30 |
| Rivas | 1.30 |
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