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1 changeabout 9 hC$400 – C$450 (≈ US$11–12)Managua
San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Change in San Carlos (Río San Juan): you arrive at Terminal and the next bus leaves from Muelle. Take a taxi between terminals.
El Castillo (Río San Juan)
Bus from Managua toEl Castillo (Río San Juan)
There is no direct bus: you change in Juigalpa and San Carlos (Río San Juan). The whole trip takes about 8 h 50 min.
Type of trip
Change in Juigalpa and San Carlos (Río San Juan)
Journey time
8 h 50 min
Fare
C$360 – C$430 (≈ US$9.84–12)
Leaves from
Terminal Mercado Mayoreo
First bus
6:00 AM
Last bus
4:00 PM
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 El Castillo (Río San Juan)
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
- Culture
Fortress of the Immaculate Conception
A 17th-century Spanish fort above the river, with a museum and views of the rapids.
- Nature
Indio Maíz reserve
Tropical rainforest to explore with a guide, by boat and on foot.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the bus from Managua to El Castillo (Río San Juan)?
The fare is C$360 – C$430 (≈ US$9.84–12). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
How long is the bus from Managua to El Castillo (Río San Juan)?
About 8 h 50 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
Where does the bus from Managua to El Castillo (Río San Juan) leave from?
It leaves from Terminal Mercado Mayoreo.
What time is the first bus?
The first leaves at 6:00 AM and the last at 4:00 PM.
Is there a direct bus from Managua to El Castillo (Río San Juan)?
No. Take the bus to Juigalpa and San Carlos (Río San Juan) and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.
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