There is no direct bus: you change in Bluefields and Managua. The whole trip takes about 17 h 30 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
Leaves from
First bus
Big Corn Island
Bluefields
Change in Bluefields: ask at the terminal for the bus to Managua.
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
Popoyo (surf beach)
Worked out from each leg's timetable plus time to change buses. Confirm at the terminal.
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
One of Central America's most famous waves, with schools for beginners.
At low tide, rock pools form that are perfect for a swim.
Neighbouring beaches to explore by mototaxi.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in Popoyo (surf beach)?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
The fare is C$720 – C$800 (≈ US$20–22). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 17 h 30 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Muelle municipal de Big Corn Island.
No. Take the bus to Bluefields and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.