This is a relatively new option in Nicaragua, a direct response to travelers in Granada and León who would rather not negotiate taxi fees or muck around with the chicken buses. You’ll board a new minivan filled with other tourists willing to spend $15–20 to be whisked between the pueblos, beach towns, and ferry docks. Most offer airport service as well.

Start with Nica Express (tel. 505/2552-8461, info [at] nica-adventures [dot] com, www.nica-adventures.com); they maintain a set schedule of departures throughout the country.

Paxeos (tel. 505/2552-8291 or 505/8465-1090, www.paxeos.com) is another reliable shuttle service, based in Granada, specializing in personal airport pickups at any time of night (and they have an online booking service).

Adelante Express (tel. 505/8850-6070, www.adelanteexpress.com) is based in San Juan del Sur and also offers full service shuttles and transport; 24-hour advance reservation required.

You can also check tour operators, especially Vapues Tours and Tierra Tours, who offer shuttles and airport transfers.