Jiquilillo is situated on the northwestern pacific coast of Nicaragua, an hour and a half north of Chinandega.

From Managua to Chinandega
Buses leave every fifteen minutes from Managua’s "Mercado Isreal". Two options are available a larger cheaper school bus which takes approximately 3 hours or a 2 hour micro bus costing 60 Cordobas

From Leon to Chinandega
Buses leave every fifteen minutes from Leon. Larger buses take 1.5 hours; microbuses take 45 minutes and cost approximately 20 Cordobas.

From Chinandega to Jiquilillo
Buses from Leon and Managua will arrive at the "Mercado El Bisne" bus station where you should take a taxi or a tricycle taxi to "El Mercadito," prices range from 8C$ (for the tricycle) to 15C$ (for the taxi) per person. The bus service to Jiquilillo is excellent and friendly; just ask the ayudante (attendant) to stop at "Rancho Esperanza" or "Rancho de Nato". The price is 18 Cordobas and travel time is approximately 1.5 hours to 2 hours. We are located on the left side of the road.

If you miss the last bus, or if you’d prefer a quicker ride, taxis can be hired for approximately $20US. Travel time is about 1 hour.

Bus Schedule