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. There is no passenger rail service at present.
Traffic drives on the right.
There is a service to most large towns. Booking seats in Managua in advance is advisable. Prices should be agreed before departure. A map of each area in the city determines taxi prices. This is often the best way of travelling, as public transport is slow and overcrowded.