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ATC Rivas is famous throughout Nicaragua for the production of finely crafted indigenous drinking cups called jícaras, made from the dried, hard case of the fruit that grows on the native jícaro tree.
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Bus
Express bus to Managua, every ½ hr, 0630-1700, US$2.50, 2 hrs. To Granada, every 45 mins, 0530-1625, US$2, 1 hr 45 mins. To Jinotepe, every ½ hr, 0540-1710, US$1, 1 hr 45 mins. To San Juan del Sur, every ½ hr, 0600-1830, US$1, 45 mins. To Peñas Blancas, every ½ hr, 0500-1600, US$0.75, 1 hr.
Taxi
From centre of Rivas to the dock at San Jorge, US$1.50. Beware overcharging.Banks
The plaza has 2 banks: a Banpro on the west side, and a Banco Procredit with a Visa ATM on the northwest corner. There’s also a BAC ATM, plaza, 2 c oeste. Western Union, 1 block from the market, Mon-Fri 0830-1600, Sat 0830-1200.
Internet
Gaby Cyber, from bus terminal 5 blocks south, ½ block east, US$1 per hr, Mon-Sat 0800-2000, Sun 0900-1900.
Telephone
Enitel is 3 blocks south of Parque Central, or 7 blocks south and 3 blocks east from bus terminal.Are you a business owner? Click Here to promote your business on tripwolf!
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