There is no direct bus: you change in Estelí and Managua. The whole trip takes about 7 h 55 min.
Type of trip
Journey time
Fare
Leaves from
First bus
Last bus
Miraflor nature reserve
Estelí
Change in Estelí: the bus to Managua is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
Managua
Change in Managua: you arrive at Mayoreo and the next bus leaves from Huembes. Take a taxi between terminals.
Popoyo (surf beach)
Miraflor nature reserve
Estelí
Change in Estelí: the next bus leaves from the same terminal, COTRAN Norte.
Masaya
Change in Masaya: the bus to Popoyo (surf beach) is passing through. Wait for it at the roadside stop.
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$230 – C$275 (≈ US$6.28–7.51). Cooperatives set the prices and they can change; check at the terminal.
About 7 h 55 min, depending on the type of bus and traffic.
It leaves from Paradas de la Reserva Miraflor.
The first leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 4:15 PM.
No. Take the bus to Estelí and Managua and change there. Each leg and its times are on this page.