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Rama

Municipality in South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua

Photo: Jose S. Lozada Boron, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Rama is a city of 59,000 people (2019) in Caribbean Nicaragua. It is along the Escondido River which branches off into three other rivers: the Sumi, Rama, and Escondido. It is home to an important Atlantic/Caribbean port.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep1 place

Hospedaje GonsalesSingle with bath US$7.50, Single without bath US$5
Very basic facilities. The "rooms" upstairs are only separated by thin wood planks that do not reach the ceiling, giving the place much more of a hostel dorm feel than of a private room. Prepare yourself to be woken up at 04:00 when people start getting ready for the early boats.
Price
Single with bath US$7.50, Single without bath US$5
Directions
next to the bus stop and boat pier

Getting there and around

Getting there

There is also a direct bus from San Carlos (Nicaragua)

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Getting around

By bus
There are at least 2 local buses running from Rama to Esperanza to El Recreo all day. You can also get a ride on buses arriving and departing from Managua and Juigalpa. (check schedule at terminal)

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Bluefields Airport

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Itineraries

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Ruta del Tránsito

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Culture & history

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Historical travel

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UnderstandRama is an old settlement, whose name is reminiscent of their first settlers, the Caribbean indigenous Rama, once populate the territories of the present municipalities of Bluefields and Rama.

Get inThere is also a direct bus from San Carlos (Nicaragua)

Get aroundThis city is small and there are at least 7 taxis available to take you from Rama to the nearby towns of Puerto La Esperanza US$1 or less), El Recreo ($1 or less), Pricilla ($5 or less).

SeeVisit Libreria el Maestro. It's right on the main road you can't miss it. They sell everything there from school supplies, to fabrics, clothing, electronics, even washers! Family owned business.

Stay healthyMosquito Alert! There are lots of mosquitos in Rama (they make a wonderful serenade), be sure to spray on repellent or sleep with a "mosquitero" (thin soft net that covers over the bed).

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Rama" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "El Rama", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Jose S. Lozada Boron, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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