Discovering the Natural Charm of Centro Ecológico Los Guatuzos

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the center of Rio San Juan, head northwest on Calle Central. Continue straight until you reach the junction with the Carretera a El Castillo. Turn left onto the Carretera a El Castillo and follow the road for about 20 kilometers. After passing through the town of El Castillo, continue on the same road. You'll eventually see signs for El Papaturro; turn onto the road marked for El Papaturro and follow it for about 10 kilometers. Centro Ecológico Los Guatuzos is located at the coordinates 11.0322804, -85.0535107, so you can use a GPS for precise navigation.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Centro Ecológico Los Guatuzos via public transportation, start at the main bus station in Rio San Juan. Look for buses heading towards El Castillo or El Papaturro. The fare is typically around 50-100 Nicaraguan Cordobas. Once you arrive at the nearest stop to El Papaturro, you may need to hire a local taxi or take a motorcycle taxi, which can cost approximately 200-300 Cordobas to reach the center directly. Make sure to confirm the fare before starting your ride.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct approach, you can hire a taxi from anywhere in Rio San Juan. Simply inform the driver that you're going to Centro Ecológico Los Guatuzos in El Papaturro. The taxi ride may take around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic and road conditions, and the fare should be negotiated beforehand, generally ranging from 300 to 600 Nicaraguan Cordobas.