Nicaragua: Facts & Stats

TRANSPORTATION

Roads:

There is a large network of roads in Nicaragua, varying in size from three-lane highways to narrow mountain passes, and varying in condition from excellent roads to poorly maintained dirt-roads that appear to be inaccessible. In order to reach the different beautiful locations in Nicaragua, it is not only necessary to know about how to get there, but also to know about the type and condition of the roads that will have to be traveled.

In Nicaragua, there are no highways that have many lanes and allow for high-speed transportation. The most important highway is the Pan-American Highway, which connects many countries in this region. In Nicaragua this highway runs from the border with Honduras in the north to the border with Costa Rica in the south, and along the way it passes many towns and cities that offer important tourism attractions.

Highways

• total: 18,712 km
• paved: 2,126 km
• unpaved: 16,586 km (2002 est.)

Railroads:

As of 2006, there are no trains in Nicaragua. All traffic has been suspended since September 2001, ending several decades of a steady decline. In the past, there were 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge railroads on the Pacific coast, connecting major cities. A private 4 ft 81?2 in (1,435 mm) gauge line operated on the Atlantic coast.

In 2008, the FERISTSA Railway would connect Mexico with Panama with 1,435 mm (4 ft 81?2 in) gauge via Nicaragua. The project should be completed by 2012 as long as it is still on schedule.

Railways links to adjacent countries

• Honduras
• Cost Rica
• FERISTSA Railway would connect Mexico with Panama - 1,435 mm (4 ft 81?2 in) gauge.

Aviation:

Airports

176 (2004 est.)

Airports - with paved runways

• total: 11
• 2,438 to 3,047 m: 3
• 1,524 to 2,437 m: 2
• 914 to 1,523 m: 3
• under 914 m: 3
• (2005 est.)

Airports - with unpaved runways

• total: 165
• 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1
• 914 to 1,523 m: 23
• under 914 m: 141
• (2005 est.)

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