León department
Where to catch the bus
El Sauce has no terminal: the bus back leaves from the same spot where it drops people off. Ask there when the next one goes.
Going to Managua
Direct local bus, about 3 h. There is a direct bus; we don't have its return timetable yet.
See times and optionsComing from Managua
Direct local bus from Israel Lewites, about 3 h
See times and optionsPlaces worth seeing when you arrive.
On the third Sunday of January, pilgrims from all over the country come to see El Sauce's Black Christ.
Do you run a restaurant, guesthouse or tour in El Sauce?
Show up here, right where travellers plan their arrival.
Handy for planning the way back.
Leaves from Managua, Israel Lewites
El Sauce
Local bus3 h4 departures, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM
C$80 – C$90 (≈ US$2.19–2.46)
Leaves from Estelí, COTRAN Norte
El Sauce
Local bus2 h3 departures, 6:00 AM–12:00 PM
C$70 – C$80 (≈ US$1.91–2.19)
Leaves from León, La Terminal
El Sauce
Local bus2 hEvery ~60 min, 5:30 AM–5:00 PM
C$50 – C$60 (≈ US$1.37–1.64)
Missing a route from El Sauce?
Tell us where it goes and when it leaves, and we will add it.