Carazo department
Where to catch the bus
Minibuses to Managua and buses to the beaches of La Boquita and Casares. Since October 2026, buses to the villages and beaches (San Gregorio, Casares, La Boquita, Huehuete, San Marcos and others) leave from a temporary terminal in the former MTI offices on the north side of the Mercado Municipal, a few metres from the usual spot, while the town improves the streets.
DirectionsBuses to Jinotepe, La Boquita – Casares (beaches) and Managua pass through Diriamba. Catch them at the roadside stop.
Going to Managua
Direct minibus from Terminal, about 55 min
See times and optionsComing from Managua
Direct minibus from UCA, about 55 min
See times and optionsFirst and last bus
The first leaves at 4:30 AM (to Managua) and the last at 8:00 PM (to Managua).
Getting around Diriamba
In Diriamba the terminal's buses go to nearby villages and beaches (San Gregorio, Casares, La Boquita, Huehuete, San Marcos and others). Since October 2026 they leave from a temporary terminal in the former MTI offices on the north side of the Mercado Municipal.
Direct buses to
Places worth seeing when you arrive.
During the San Sebastián fiestas in late January, El Güegüense is performed, a play UNESCO recognises as heritage of humanity.
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The famous “chicken buses”: they stop in every town along the way. Cheapest and slowest.
Express minibuses for 15 to 20 passengers that leave when full, like the ones from UCA in Managua.
Handy for planning the way back.
Leaves from Managua, Israel Lewites
Diriamba
Local bus1 h 10 minEvery ~20 min, 4:30 AM–7:00 PM
C$35 – C$40 (≈ US$0.96–1.09)
Leaves from Managua, UCA
Diriamba
Minibus55 minEvery ~15 min, 5:00 AM–8:00 PM
C$35 (≈ US$0.96)
Leaves from Jinotepe, Terminal
Diriamba
Local bus10 minEvery ~5 min, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
C$8 (≈ US$0.22)

January 17–27
Diriamba honours its patron saint with El Güegüense, a UNESCO-listed satirical dance-drama, the Toro Huaco and the meeting of the saints with Jinotepe and San Marcos.
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