Boat La Unión to Potosi
4.0out of 5(9)Shuttle5 days a week7:00 AM
From$50 USD
Boat Potosí to La Union
4.6out of 5 · 8 reviewsInstant confirmation
Looking for a shared boat from Potosí, Nicaragua to La Unión, El Salvador that’s simple, social, and ideal for travelers crossing between countries?
- Change or cancel up to 24 hours before departure
- E-ticket — no need to print
- 24/7 assistance
Need to know
- Service type
- Shared boat
- Vehicle
- Boat
- Duration
- Estimated 3 h
- Availability
- 5 days a week
- Departure times
- 10:30 AM
- Luggage included
- 1 backpack or suitcase · 1 handbag
- Extra costs
- Surfboard $5 USD · Additional backpack or Suitcase $5 USD · Fully Assembled Bicycle $10 USD
- What's included
- Lifejacket
- What to bring
- Water · Small snacks · hat · sunscreen · Waterproof poncho · sun glasses · Sandals · Mosquito repellent
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Border crossing
- This route crosses an international border.
- Travel documents
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining · Valid CA-4 Visa
- Prohibited items
- Motorcycles
- Fees not included
- Nicaragua exit fee per person 150 cordobas
About this trip
Boat from Potosí Nicaragua to La Union El Salvador provides a shared boat transport option for travelers moving between southern Nicaragua and eastern El Salvador by water. This route connects Potosí on the Pacific coast with the port town of La Union, offering a direct maritime crossing that avoids long overland detours and regional traffic.
The journey takes place entirely by boat and follows coastal and gulf waters, with an estimated travel time of around three hours depending on conditions. Passengers meet at a single boarding point in Potosí and travel together on a shared vessel equipped with basic safety gear, including lifejackets. Boarding conditions can vary, and travelers should be prepared for possible contact with water during embarkation and the ride itself.
This service is suited for independent travelers looking for an efficient and practical connection between Nicaragua and El Salvador. It allows a limited amount of luggage per person, with options for specific extra items. Overall, it offers a straightforward, organized, and reliable boat journey for passengers continuing their route through Central America.
Code S92MU4
Your journey
DELEGACION MIGRATORIA DE POTOSI
Oficina de Migración
Part of the Potosí Chinandega to La Unión route — see all departures
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Reviews (8)
4.6
8 reviews
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yvonne Mathews
United Kingdom
Verified booking
staff were excellent,
- 5
Holly LeFevre
Canada
Verified booking
Best way to travel by far! A bit of a long hot wait at the boarder authority. They will do photocopies there if you can't sort out before arrival.
- 5
Sebastian Tomlinson
United Kingdom
Verified booking
5 star service! I couldn’t fault the service received and managed by Mario and Juan. They took care of everything through both sides of passport control. I didn’t even have to visit the immigration window. The boat trip was great! (Mario even carried my bike through the water to board the boat!) Wonderful, rapid crossing! A lot of fun! What a great way to cross borders! (Immigration took no more than 20 minutes either side for us).
- 3
Zysman Lucas
France
Verified booking
Long long time for customs...but the rest is good, good boat, they gave us water.
- 5
Philip Handley
United Kingdom
Verified booking
Very well organised, staff dealt with the majority of the immigration on both sides. Small boat, luggage was secured under a tarp so didn't get wet. Few splashes inside the boat. Would do again.
- 4
Felix Koch
Germany
Verified booking
We used the boat in high season (early Jan) and it took very long. Exit from Nicaragua took 2.5 hours (without anyone telling us any reason or explanation) and entry to San Salvador took 40 mins. The boat ride itself is great, calm and fast (1h30min)