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2 changesabout 16 h 30 minC$682 – C$765 (≈ US$19–21)Big Corn Island
Bluefields
Change in Bluefields: ask at the terminal for the bus to Managua.
Managua
Change in Managua: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, Mayoreo.
Matagalpa
Bus from Big Corn Island toMatagalpa
There is no direct bus: you change in Bluefields and Managua. The whole trip takes about 16 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Change in Bluefields and Managua
Journey time
16 h 30 min
Fare
C$682 – C$765 (≈ US$19–21)
Leaves from
Muelle municipal de Big Corn Island
First bus
9:00 AM
How to get there, step by step
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
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Things to do in Matagalpa
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Hike
Cerro Apante
A cloud-forest reserve you can hike up from downtown, with views over the whole city.
- Nature
Selva Negra
A coffee farm and cloud-forest reserve on the Jinotega road, with trails and cabins.
- Coffee
Coffee museum
Tells how coffee built the region, and a good place to taste local coffee.
- Nature
Cascada Blanca
A waterfall about 15 metres high at km 147 of the La Dalia road; a short trail leads behind the water to a cave.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Big Corn Island to Matagalpa?
The fare is C$682 – C$765 (≈ US$19–21). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from Big Corn Island to Matagalpa?
About 16 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Big Corn Island to Matagalpa leave from?
It leaves from Muelle municipal de Big Corn Island.
Is there a direct bus from Big Corn Island to Matagalpa?
No. Take the bus to Bluefields and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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