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Travel - Internal Air Given the relative size of the country and the difficulty of some ground travel routes, internal flights are worth considering. La Costea and Atlantic Airlines cover a wide range of internal routes. 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 Lack of road safety is probably the biggest single hazard to travellers in Nicaragua. 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.
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