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Taxi to the main bus stop in the market, they will likely drop you just out side the market to avoid driving in. Cost: 10-20 Cords per person depending on distance and negotiating. Look for the bus labeled for Rivas, the times as of the date of this article are in the picture below. Cost: 30 Cords per person, Time: 1.5 Hours It is best to get to the bus station about 15 minutes before your departure to ensure a seat. Once at the Rivas bus stop you will need to change buses, look for buses labeled for Pinas Blancas. Cost: 30 Cords It is also possible to take a taxi to the border, depending on when the next bus is due to leave and how much time vs. money you have it is generally a reasonable option. The lowest we could get them is 250 Cords for 3 people, you might be able to get it little bit better but not too much. we talked to a lot of people and bargained pretty hard. Time: 25 minutes Scams in the taxi they may tell you that the police make you drop them off 1km before the b...

Cockfighting Match Begins Telica, Nicaragua The sport of cockfighting is older than many religions and has been practiced around the world. I decided to find out for myself why it’s so popular in Nicaragua. WARNING: This post contains graphic photos that may be disturbing. Many countries have outlawed cockfighting, including the US. I wanted to experience the sport first-hand before I made any judgements about it. My first cockfighting experience occurred in the small Nicaraguan town of Telica. It was a special event that the town celebrates twice a year. Farmers from surrounding communities gather to test their prized fighting birds against each other. It’s the “SuperBowl” of cockfighting here, called Gallera in Spanish. Attaching Sharpened Metal Spur Rules Of Cockfighting Rules for fights differ depending on the country. In Central America, there are four 15 minute rounds, with 15 minute breaks between each. A sharpened metal spur called a gaff...