Boat arriving at Montecristo, Rio San Juan
BY AIR
La Costeña’s planes depart from
Managua  airport 1:30 pm daily,  
arriving at San Carlos 45 minutes
after departure from Managua. And
depart San Carlos to Managua 10
minutes after arrival time at 2:15 pm
and arriving at Managua at 3:05 pm

You must reconfirm your return trip  
at the terminal. The cost of round
trip Managua – San Carlos is
$116.00, La Costeña’s phone in San
Carlos is (505) 2583-037

For reservation Managua: 505-2263-
2142
e-mail  jcaballero@lacostena.com.ni  
Mr. Julio Caballero
BY SHIP CROSSING  LAKE NICARAGUA

This passage lasts 14 hours and begins in the port city of Granada.
Where the ferry departs for the island of Ometepe, San Miguelito,
Morrito and the river port city of San Carlos, birth place of the
majestic San Juan River.

Leaves twice a week from Granada: (Monday and Thursday at 2:00 PM).
It crosses Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca), Stop in Altagracia at Ometepe
Island, at Morrito and San Miguelito port. Pass the Solentiname Island,
arriving to the port of San Carlos, some time early in the next morning
(around 5 or 7:00 AM.)

Return San Carlos to Granada: (Tuesday and Friday at 2:00 Pm)

The passage cost C$ 90.00 Cordoba’s below deck, and C$ 180.00 Cordoba’
s for what they call first class, (air condition, chair, TV.)., bring your
hammock to sleep at night.  Now they offer VIP service for one cabin
with 2 bunk bed, fan, private bath and TV/VCR for C$ 1,000.00 one way.
For information call ENAP 2552-2966
FROM COSTA RICA

From Los Chiles, Costa Rica, in public boats  
departing form the Custom/Immigration dock at
Los Chiles,at 1:00 Pm and at 3 PM, it cost
$10.00 US plus 500 Colones for Alcaldia.

In our private boat direct from Los Chiles to
Montecristo, just stopping for Immigration
at San Carlos, Nicaragua. About $320.00
US one way for up to 10 person.
HOW TO ARRIVE AT MONTECRISTO

From San Carlos it is possible to get to
MonteCristo and any other tourist destiny in
public transport boats, which leave the
harbor five times a day.

Water Taxi to Montecristo leaving San Carlos
at 6 1/2, 10 1/2 AM and 4 1/2 PM costs
C$120.00 Cordobas $6.00 US

Regular boats Leaving San Carlos at 8:00, 12:00
AM, 2 1/2, 3 1/2 PM cost C$90.00 Cordobas  $
4.00 U.S.

If you don't want to use the public transport
you can hire a private boat. San Carlos to
Montecristo $220.00 up to 10 person in the
boat.

We offer boat rental with driver/guide for
private transportation and tours. $250.00 per
day plus fuel, up to 6 person in the boat
map of Montecristo River Lodge
Montecristo Eco lodge is located 43 Km from
San Carlos, Rio San Juan, between the jungle
river port town of Sabalos and the historic
town of El Castillo. In front of the
Sombrero de Cuero Island.

Contact us In the Lodge* (505) 8649-9012

E-mails: montecristoriver@yahoo.com
La Costena
San Carlos, Rio San Juan
Air Route:
La Costeña (505) 2263-2142
lacostena.com.ni
Montecristo River Lodge, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua
3 ways to get  to Rio San Juan
By ship crossing lake Nicaragua
By land in Buses or rental car
BY LAND, 300 km FROM MANAGUA By private
vehicle or a Rental.
A 4 hour drive.

Minivan rental for up to 15 people Managua San
Carlos-Managua $200.00 +fuel. call Israel Hdez. Berrios
83751888

For larger group up to 30 call Adan Gaitan 2267 0047 2270
1604 2270 1605 Fax 2278 5167 Cel.: 8882 1296
E-mail: reservaciones@viajesmunditur.com
Ecolodge Montecristo River Lodge
Our boat for touring the San Juan River
Our new tour boat 140 HP 4 stroke
Nica wings
New: Now you can get direct flight from Granada or
Managua to Montecristo by hydroplane. For info call
Nica Wings Airline.
info@nica-wings.com
Cell: 8767-2687
The fast and scenic route between
Nicaragua & Costa Rica.
SHUTTLE - BOAT AND BUS
Operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Reservation required
Leaves La Fortuna at 7:30 AM (Hotel
pick-up) Arrives in San Carlos (Nicaragua)
at 11:30 AM

Leaves San Carlos (Nicaragua) at 11:30 Am
(INTUR Office) Arrives in La Fortuna at
4:00 PM (hotel drop-off)

2-3 people US$ 69 per person
4 + people US$ 55 per person

Shuttle includes:
Tour on Rio Frio (Los Guatuzos & Cano
Negro Wildlife Refuge) Guaranteed sighting
of wildlife

Friendly and swift passport stamping!